Study in Oman

Who this applies to

Students at Omani universities. Arabic at SQU (+ English in sciences/medicine/engineering); private universities English & Western-affiliated.

Governing authority

Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI).

Degree system

Bachelor 4 yrs · Master · PhD. Public flagship (SQU) + University of Technology & Applied Sciences (multi-campus public) + private universities/colleges.

Admission

How

General Education Diploma (secondary certificate) score-based admission to public university; private universities set own (English-proficiency) entry; international students apply directly.

Language

Arabic (English in sciences/medicine/engineering; private universities English).

Tuition

Public

Free/subsidized for Omani nationals at SQU + government scholarships.

Private

Fee-paying (often subsidized for nationals via grants).

Note

Oil-funded; private universities affiliated with Western partners (GUtech↔RWTH Aachen, Germany). 11 Omani universities in QS Arab Region 2026.

Student visa & residence permit

Student residence for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Government scholarships (domestic & abroad).

Sources & references

• ministry/SQU — https://www.moheri.gov.om/ (2026-06-12)
• Oman HE report — https://www.qs.com/insights/oman-higher-education-report-2025 (2026-06-12)