Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat
Oman's national public research university, located in Muscat and established in 1986. Most programs are taught in English across nine colleges spanning engineering, medicine and health sciences, science, and the social sciences, with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and funded scholarships for eligible students.
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Location
Muscat
Established
1986
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Direct via SQU
Region
🇦🇪 Middle East →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: Sultan Qaboos University official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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Admissions guides
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How to Get Admission in Sultan Qaboos University
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