Oman and GCC university programmes: fees and admissions
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University programmes with published fees and requirements
A researched selection of programmes across the six GCC countries, including Oman, not a complete inventory or an indication that applications are open. Each amount carries its source period, charging basis and applicant conditions. Read the details: a credit-hour rate is not annual tuition, and a scholarship is not guaranteed.
Foundation route: Omani General Education Diploma/equivalent, 60% overall, English 55%, pure/applied mathematics 60%. Foundation exemption requires IELTS Academic 5 or TOEFL iBT 64, IC3 and the university mathematics exit test. Separate direct-entry rules apply to international certificates.
The published merit offer is dated September 2024: 40% for self-paying students with General Education Diploma marks of at least 90%. Eligible fee items and renewal are not specified; obtain written confirmation for 2026/27.
Foundation: Omani General Education Diploma 60% overall, English 55%, mathematics 60%. Direct-entry options: three A-levels at C including mathematics; IB 24 with mathematics HL3/SL4; or CBSE/Indian State Board pass with mathematics 55%. Each route has an English condition; IELTS Academic 5 or TOEFL iBT 64 is a published option.
The 40% merit discount targets self-paying General Education Diploma holders scoring at least 90%, but the offer is dated September 2024. Coverage and renewal for 2026/27 are unconfirmed; do not budget on it without university confirmation.
Grade 12/secondary diploma or equivalent is required. The entry test determines foundation or degree placement; completing foundation or passing the entry test permits degree entry. No subject-grade or IELTS threshold is stated on this page. Normal starts are September and February; confirm the cohort date.
New self-paying September 2026/February 2027 entrants with documented General Education Diploma marks of 90%+ receive 30% off normal modules only. It ends with 2026/27, cannot be combined with another discount and does not fund the whole degree.
Secondary/Grade 12 qualification or equivalent, followed by the entry test for foundation or degree placement. The programme page gives no numerical mathematics or English threshold; request current exemption rules. Usual starts are September and February. The pathway covers industrial networks, SCADA and oil-and-gas computing.
New self-paying September 2026/February 2027 entrants showing General Education Diploma marks of 90%+ qualify for 30% off normal modules through the end of 2026/27 only. Discounts cannot be combined; later renewal is not promised.
Omani General Education Diploma/equivalent, with at least 50% in advanced mathematics and physics or chemistry. English exemption includes IELTS 5, no skill below 4.5. Computing and mathematics require separate exemptions or entry-test scores of 66%; otherwise foundation applies.
The university lists support for high achievers, students with disabilities, low-income households and families with multiple students. The reviewed page does not publish programme-specific percentages, detailed eligibility or renewal. Request the current discount policy before budgeting.
Omani General Education Diploma/equivalent; the programme page specifies no school-subject minimum. Direct entry requires foundation exemptions: one English route is IELTS 5 with every skill at least 4.5; mathematics and computing each require a 66% entry-test pass or documented exemption. Normal starts are September and February.
Institutional support categories include merit, low income, disability and families. The reviewed source provides no software-engineering-specific award percentage, coverage or renewal rules. Academic admission does not establish scholarship entitlement.
Attested Grade 12 certificate; new entrants take English, mathematics and IC3 placement tests. IELTS 5 exempts the English test only, not all foundation requirements. Mathematics below 50% requires mathematics courses; failed IC3 requires IC3 study. No accounting-specific school-grade threshold was found.
Musandam residents can seek a 30% category discount with proof of governorate affiliation. First/second semesters of each academic year only; excludes summer, repeats, IC3, mathematics and general learning skills. No stacking; outstanding balances must be settled. Renewal criteria are unspecified.
Grade 12 from a recognised board with an attested certificate, followed by English, mathematics and computing placement. IELTS 5 is one English-test exemption route; mathematics and IC3 remain separate. Reviewed sources give no AI-specific school-grade threshold or new intake date.
A 25% merit category requires General Education Diploma marks of 90%+ and no ministry scholarship. Summer, repeats, IC3, mathematics and general learning skills are excluded. No stacking; balances must be settled. A specific renewal rule is not published.
General Education Diploma/equivalent; chemistry and biology each at least 65%/C. English exemption: IELTS Academic 6 or the published TOEFL iBT 78–80 range; year-one placement also requires mathematics and IT placement tests.
The programmes page advertises a 10% pharmacy partial scholarship for private applicants in the September/February 2025/26 intakes. Fee coverage and renewal are not detailed; no 2026/27 continuation is confirmed. Obtain a fresh written offer.
Bachelor's · 4 years / 8 semesters, including clinical practice
OMR 120.000
Per credit hour for Omanis and residents
Fee period: 2025/26 student handbook; obtain a 2026/27 cohort quote
International tuition is OMR 140 per credit. Registration is OMR 50 non-refundable; the OMR 200 seat confirmation payment is credited toward tuition, not a second tuition charge.
General Education Diploma/equivalent, with chemistry and biology each 65%/C or higher. English exemption requires IELTS Academic 6 or the source's TOEFL iBT 78–80 range, plus mathematics and IT tests for direct year-one placement.
Reviewed sources do not publish an MLS-specific award with percentage, eligibility and renewal. Admissions directs Omanis seeking ministry scholarships to HEAC; this is an application route, not a funding or admission guarantee.
Bachelor's · 136 credits; foundation time depends on placement, confirm the cohort timetable
OMR 230.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Engineering, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular-route Oman General Education Diploma minima: 75% overall and 65% each in Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Core English. A-level: at least two full A-levels among required subjects, with C in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at A or AS. IB Diploma: 24/45 with 4 each in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Chemistry and Physics at HL or SL. After foundation: at least 25 credits by the end of the second semester, including MATH2107, PHYS2107, CHEM1071 and ENGR1501, with CGPA at least 2.0. These are post-admission progression requirements, not substitutes for school criteria. Teaching is in English; placement determines foundation needs.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. Oman General Education Diploma/equivalent: 90% overall and 65% each in Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English. A-level: at least two full A-levels and C in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at A or AS; IB Diploma: 30/45 and 4 in Mathematics AA, Chemistry and Physics at HL or SL. The published direct application closed on 19 August 2026. Engineering is not included in SQU's 2026/27 HEAC GCC Oman-school scholarship list; check the specific route rather than assuming a scholarship exists.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor's · 136 credits; foundation time depends on placement, confirm the cohort timetable
OMR 230.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Engineering, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular-route Oman General Education Diploma minima: 75% overall and 65% each in Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Core English. A-level: at least two full A-levels among required subjects, with C in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at A or AS. IB Diploma: 24/45 with 4 each in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Chemistry and Physics at HL or SL. After foundation: at least 25 credits by the end of the second semester, including MATH2107, PHYS2107, CHEM1071 and ENGR1501, with CGPA at least 2.0. These are post-admission progression requirements, not substitutes for school criteria. Teaching is in English; placement determines foundation needs.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. Oman General Education Diploma/equivalent: 90% overall and 65% each in Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English. A-level: at least two full A-levels and C in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at A or AS; IB Diploma: 30/45 and 4 in Mathematics AA, Chemistry and Physics at HL or SL. The published direct application closed on 19 August 2026. Engineering is not included in SQU's 2026/27 HEAC GCC Oman-school scholarship list; check the specific route rather than assuming a scholarship exists.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor's · 122 credits; foundation requirements depend on placement
OMR 230.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Science, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular-route Oman General Education Diploma minima: 75% overall, 70% Core English, 80% Advanced Mathematics and 70% in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A-level: at least two full A-levels from required subjects; B in Mathematics and C in two listed sciences, at A or AS as specified. IB Diploma: 24/45, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches 5 and two sciences 4, at HL or SL. Progression after foundation requires at least 14 credits in the first year, LANC2058 and introductory courses, with C in COMP2101 and MATH2107. Check the department's cohort-specific major-selection requirements; university admission does not guarantee a later change of major. Teaching is in English.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. Oman General Education Diploma/equivalent: 90% overall, English 70%, Advanced Mathematics 80%, and 70% in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A-level: at least two full A-levels, Mathematics B and two sciences C at A or AS; IB Diploma: 30/45 with Mathematics AA 5 and two sciences 4 at HL or SL. The published direct-application window ended on 19 August 2026. Engineering and science/computing do not appear in SQU's 2026/27 HEAC GCC Oman-school scholarship list; do not assume a scholarship place for this programme.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor's · 4 years / 8 semesters after foundation; 122 credits
OMR 230.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Science, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular-route Oman General Education Diploma minima: 75% overall, 70% Core English, 80% Advanced Mathematics and 70% in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A-level: at least two full A-levels from required subjects; B in Mathematics and C in two listed sciences, at A or AS as specified. IB Diploma: 24/45, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches 5 and two sciences 4, at HL or SL. Progression requires C in COMP2101 and MATH2107 plus first-year post-foundation College of Science requirements. The department's major-selection page requires LANC2058 and three introductory courses including computing and mathematics. This is a separate bachelor's programme, taught in English.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. Oman General Education Diploma/equivalent: 90% overall, English 70%, Advanced Mathematics 80%, and 70% in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A-level: at least two full A-levels, Mathematics B and two sciences C at A or AS; IB Diploma: 30/45 with Mathematics AA 5 and two sciences 4 at HL or SL. The published direct-application window ended on 19 August 2026. Engineering and science/computing do not appear in SQU's 2026/27 HEAC GCC Oman-school scholarship list; do not assume a scholarship place for this programme.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor's · 122 credits in the College of Science schedule; foundation depends on placement, confirm the major plan
OMR 230.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Science, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular-route Oman General Education Diploma minima: 75% overall, 70% Core English, 80% Advanced Mathematics and 70% in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A-level: at least two full A-levels from required subjects; B in Mathematics and C in two listed sciences, at A or AS as specified. IB Diploma: 24/45, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches 5 and two sciences 4, at HL or SL. Progression after foundation requires at least 14 first-year credits, LANC2058 and introductory courses, with C in STAT2101 and C in MATH2107 or COMP2101. Tracks and minors depend on the cohort plan. Teaching is in English.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. Oman General Education Diploma/equivalent: 90% overall, English 70%, Advanced Mathematics 80%, and 70% in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A-level: at least two full A-levels, Mathematics B and two sciences C at A or AS; IB Diploma: 30/45 with Mathematics AA 5 and two sciences 4 at HL or SL. The published direct-application window ended on 19 August 2026. Engineering and science/computing do not appear in SQU's 2026/27 HEAC GCC Oman-school scholarship list; do not assume a scholarship place for this programme.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor's · 4 years without foundation, or 5 years with foundation; 123 credits
OMR 200.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Economics and Political Science, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular CEPS admission: Oman General Education Diploma 75% overall, Advanced Mathematics 70% or Core Mathematics 80%, and English 65%. A-level: at least two full A-levels, including Mathematics/Mathematical Studies and English, Economics or Business Studies, at C. The central admissions guide gives an IB Diploma floor of 24/45 with its listed subject grades; the college page states a different SL threshold, so obtain confirmation for your certificate. Students first complete common business courses and then apply for a major after the pre-major requirements; college admission does not guarantee Accounting or Finance. Teaching is in English, with foundation according to placement.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. International Afaaq: Oman General Education Diploma 90% overall, Advanced Mathematics 70% or Core Mathematics 80%, English 65%. A-level: at least two full A-levels, Mathematics plus English, Economics or Business at C; IB Diploma: 30/45 with 4 in Mathematics AA or AI and the required second subject at HL or SL. Afaaq lists a 2.5 minimum GPA in the designated core courses for Accounting selection by the fourth semester; college admission and major selection are separate. International applications closed on 19 August 2026. A separate HEAC scholarship route for GCC nationals graduating from Oman schools lists CEPS as GSQ34, under its own conditions and dates.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor's · 4 years without foundation, or 5 years with foundation; 123 credits
OMR 200.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Economics and Political Science, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular CEPS admission: Oman General Education Diploma 75% overall, Advanced Mathematics 70% or Core Mathematics 80%, and English 65%. A-level: at least two full A-levels, including Mathematics/Mathematical Studies and English, Economics or Business Studies, at C. The central admissions guide gives an IB Diploma floor of 24/45 with its listed subject grades; the college page states a different SL threshold, so obtain confirmation for your certificate. Students first complete common business courses and then apply for a major after the pre-major requirements; college admission does not guarantee Accounting or Finance. Teaching is in English, with foundation according to placement.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. International Afaaq: Oman General Education Diploma 90% overall, Advanced Mathematics 70% or Core Mathematics 80%, English 65%. A-level: at least two full A-levels, Mathematics plus English, Economics or Business at C; IB Diploma: 30/45 with 4 in Mathematics AA or AI and the required second subject at HL or SL. Afaaq lists a 2.8 minimum GPA in the designated core courses for Finance selection by the fourth semester; college admission and major selection are separate. International applications closed on 19 August 2026. A separate HEAC scholarship route for GCC nationals graduating from Oman schools lists CEPS as GSQ34, under its own conditions and dates.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor's · 4.5 years full-time in the college brochure; 130 credits, confirm foundation requirements
OMR 230.000
Per credit for a course delivered by the College of Nursing, Afaaq fee-paying route only; not regular HEAC admission
Fee period: Afaaq schedule linked for 2026 admission; checked 18 October 2026, reconfirm before committing
Published in both Omani and international Afaaq guides. Each course is charged at the rate of its delivering college: do not multiply this rate by all programme credits to infer a total. Non-refundable registration is OMR100, foundation placement/exit testing OMR50, with additional foundation-course charges according to placement. Afaaq does not provide accommodation, transport or meals. Regular admission and scholarship funding have separate rules; this rate does not mean all Omanis pay it or all non-Omanis are exempt.
Regular admission: Oman General Education Diploma 85% overall, English 65%, study all four of Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology and achieve 65% in three. A-level: at least two full A-levels among required subjects, studying Mathematics and all three sciences at C at A or AS. IB Diploma: 24/45, Mathematics AA 4 and two of Chemistry, Physics and Biology 4 at HL or SL. Teaching is in English and includes clinical education; foundation and nursing-course prerequisites apply. This is first-degree admission, not the bridging programme for nursing diploma holders.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
Regular admission for Omani school-leavers is through HEAC, with a current-school-year qualification, age no higher than 25 and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Afaaq is a separate fee-paying route, also through HEAC after first-round allocation; its guide requires a competitive score at least 97% of the last first-round admitted score for the major, with competition for available seats. Meeting minima does not guarantee admission. Check the current second-round timetable if eligible; do not use the international application dates for an Omani application.
International Afaaq: current-school-year certificate, age no higher than 25, final grades and Ministry equivalency for international qualifications. Residence in Oman alone does not confer eligibility for the citizen route. International Afaaq requires Oman General Education Diploma 90% overall, English 65%, and study of Advanced Mathematics plus all three sciences with 65% in three of them. A-level: at least two full A-levels, with C in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology at A or AS. IB Diploma: 30/45, Mathematics AA 4 and two of Chemistry, Physics and Biology 4 at HL or SL; do not substitute the regular route's 24-point floor for international criteria. Direct applications closed on 19 August 2026. The HEAC guide for GCC nationals graduating from Oman schools lists Nursing as GSQ47 with 85% overall and the regular-route subject conditions, through its separate HEAC window.
Afaaq only: Omani students and international GCC nationals pay full first-semester tuition. The following-semester reduction is 30% with semester GPA at least 3.70 and no grade below B, or 20% with GPA at least 3.50 and no grade below C. A further 5% is available for each subsequent semester maintaining or improving performance, and 10% when moving from honours to distinction, capped at 50%. Leaving the qualifying list restores full fees next semester; re-entry restarts the applicable list rate. This is a subsequent tuition reduction, not a guaranteed entry scholarship; it does not automatically cover other nationalities or living costs. Regular-route funding or a GCC scholarship is separate and must be checked in the award.
Bachelor’s; progression between levels is conditional · Four academic years after the foundation programme; subject to progression requirements
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
A Nizwa software-engineering pathway covering programming, databases and applied projects. Admission and foundation requirements precede specialisation and progression; inconsistent progression wording in the catalogue has not been used.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
In the 2026/27 guide, Nizwa IT code U0202 is restricted to applicants from Al Dakhiliyah, alongside qualification, subject and competition requirements. Check the code in your application; this restriction should not be generalised to all university programmes or other routes.
For eligible 2026/27 cultural-cooperation applicants, IT code T0012 requires 75% overall and 65% in basic or advanced mathematics and English, with the guide’s approved language alternative. Branch and specialisation depend on places; residence alone is insufficient.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Diploma · Two academic years after the foundation programme
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
The catalogue associates the programme with Musandam, and the part-time branch/level inventory confirms a diploma. Study includes web development, programming and databases. Higher levels in the catalogue do not establish a current local bachelor intake.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
For eligible 2026/27 cultural-cooperation applicants, IT code T0012 requires 75% overall and 65% in basic or advanced mathematics and English, with the guide’s approved language alternative. Branch and specialisation depend on places; residence alone is insufficient.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Bachelor’s; progression between levels is conditional · Four academic years after the foundation programme; subject to progression requirements
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
A staged accounting pathway; the branch inventory confirms bachelor level at Shinas. The catalogue requires completion of the Accounting Diploma with a level GPA of 2.50/4 for progression to the Advanced Diploma; this is not direct school-to-bachelor entry.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
For eligible 2026/27 cultural-cooperation applicants, business code T0011 requires 75% overall, 65% in English or its approved alternative, and 65% in one of basic/advanced mathematics, accounting, business administration or economics. Final branch choice depends on vacancies.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Diploma · Two academic years after the foundation programme
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
Musandam branch pages and the branch inventory confirm this diploma pathway. The catalogue requires successful completion of the foundation programme; study covers e-business, databases and analytics. Specialisation admission depends on the route and available places.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
For eligible 2026/27 cultural-cooperation applicants, business code T0011 requires 75% overall, 65% in English or its approved alternative, and 65% in one of basic/advanced mathematics, accounting, business administration or economics. Final branch choice depends on vacancies.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Bachelor’s; progression between levels is conditional · Four academic years after the foundation programme; subject to progression requirements
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
Ibra is a named catalogue branch. Published bachelor progression requires the relevant Advanced Diploma with CGPA 2.75/4 and IELTS 5 or Final Level Determination (FDL) score 71; these are progression conditions, not school admission grades.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
For eligible 2026/27 cultural-cooperation applicants, engineering code T0010 requires 75% overall and 65% in advanced mathematics, physics, chemistry and English, with an approved language alternative. Ibra is listed, but the code does not guarantee this particular specialisation.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Bachelor’s; progression between levels is conditional · Four academic years after the foundation programme; subject to progression requirements
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
Bachelor level is established at Muscat, with cost estimating, quantities and contracts. Catalogue progression requires the relevant Advanced Diploma with CGPA 2.75/4 and IELTS 5 or FDL 71. Bachelor availability must not be inferred for another branch that lists only a diploma.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
A Muscat place in this programme has not been established under cultural cooperation: the engineering branch list for T0010 excludes Muscat. Confirm an eligible admission category and branch approval before planning; programme existence does not mean every resident may apply.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Bachelor’s; progression between levels is conditional · Four academic years after the foundation programme; subject to progression requirements
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
An English-taught Muscat programme combining science and laboratory study. Published bachelor progression requires the Applied Biology Advanced Diploma with CGPA 2.75/4 and IELTS 5 or FDL 71. Confirm the exact award wording in the admission letter because the catalogue is inconsistent.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
For eligible cultural-cooperation applicants, Applied Sciences code T0015 lists Muscat: 75% overall and 65% in basic/advanced mathematics and English or its approved language alternative, with the code’s science-pass requirements. Field admission does not guarantee Applied Biology selection.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Bachelor’s; progression between levels is conditional · Four academic years after the foundation programme; subject to progression requirements
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
The catalogue specifies Sur, English instruction and the environmental major within Applied Biotechnology. Study includes laboratory and environmental applications. Use the current admission code’s mathematics, science and English requirements; undated catalogue grades do not replace the cycle’s guide.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
For eligible cultural-cooperation applicants, Biotechnology code T0014 at Sur requires 75% overall and 65% in basic/advanced mathematics and English or its approved alternative, plus the code’s science-pass requirements. Admission to the field does not guarantee the environmental major.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
Bachelor’s; progression between levels is conditional · Four academic years after the foundation programme; subject to progression requirements
No verified amount listed
Depends on the admission and funding route
Fee period: No verified numeric price for this route; reviewed 18 October 2026
An unlisted amount does not mean tuition is free. Check the admission letter and funding coverage; part-time study carries fees under university policy.
The catalogue places the English-taught Graphic Design major in Nizwa. The design route requires an aptitude test followed by applicable foundation and specialisation requirements. Check your code’s mathematics, English and art/engineering-drawing conditions; school grades alone are insufficient.
Omani route and categories specified in its conditions
The ordinary HEAC route requires Omani nationality or the eligible children-of-Omani-mothers exception, a 2025/26 school certificate and the guide’s age conditions. Admission depends on competition and programme-code requirements; entry to a field does not guarantee a particular specialisation or bachelor progression.
For eligible cultural-cooperation applicants, Nizwa Design code T0017 requires 75% overall and 65% in basic/advanced mathematics, English and art or engineering drawing, plus the aptitude test. An IELTS substitution is not assumed for this guide row.
Funding depends on the admission route. Cultural-cooperation awards for eligible admitted students cover tuition only, not accommodation or living costs. Programme availability does not establish an award or its renewal conditions.
International route: school 90%, mathematics 90%, and physics plus chemistry or biology 90%, or published equivalents. Academic IELTS 5.5 or an accepted alternative; equivalency and competitive selection apply.
Competitive Elite scholarship: 100% tuition; school 98%, IELTS 7.5 and SAT Math 730 or ACT 32. Retention requires GPA 3.8 and 15 credits per regular semester; housing/application excluded.
International route: school 85%, mathematics 80% or published equivalents, and Academic IELTS 5.5 or an accepted alternative. Curriculum evaluation and equivalency apply; minimum scores do not guarantee a seat.
Elite scholarship: 100% tuition; school 98% and IELTS 7.5 or equivalent. Business is exempt from this scholarship’s SAT/ACT mathematics condition. Retention: GPA 3.8 and 15 credits per semester; competitive, excluding housing.
American-curriculum example: B/85% average and B in required major subjects; Academic IELTS 6.5 or an accepted alternative. IB, A-level and Omani curricula have separate rules; these are not automatic cross-curriculum conversions.
President’s scholarship for schooling outside the UAE: full tuition/lab fees, housing and other benefits; example eligibility IB 40 and IELTS 7.0. Renewal follows the award letter. Fall 2026 deadline has passed; no confirmed award here.
American-curriculum example: B/85% average and B in required major subjects; Academic IELTS 6.5 or an accepted alternative. IB, A-level and Omani curricula have separate rules; these are not automatic cross-curriculum conversions.
Merit awards: 10–20% of tuition/lab fees; the current page requires 95% equivalent in Grades 10–11 and excludes Grade 12. Offered at admission subject to funding; renewal follows the award letter, without a guarantee.
Bachelor’s degree · 134 credits; preparation adds a year unless waived
SAR 3,000.00
Per credit in a regular semester
Fee period: Entrants from 2025 onward
Minimum billing: 12 credits; summer SAR 3,400/credit. Non-Saudis owe 15% VAT on the original invoice even with scholarships; application charges are separate.
For Saudi/GCC citizens or legal Saudi residents; Oman residence alone is insufficient. Secondary qualification and Saudi equivalency for foreign certificates required. Entry is through preparation: IELTS 4 or alternative, otherwise intensive English. No numeric school cutoff is published here.
2026–2027 guide: competitive full scholarship across majors at a 99% weighted score for non-Saudis; scholarship tests required. Stipend is not automatic; renewal follows its agreement. July 2026 deadline has passed; no next-intake award confirmed.
Bachelor’s degree · Four years, 135 credits; preparation added if required
SAR 3,000.00
Per credit in a regular semester
Fee period: Entrants from 2025 onward
Minimum billing: 12 credits; summer SAR 3,400/credit. Non-Saudis owe 15% VAT on the original invoice even with scholarships; application charges are separate.
For Saudi/GCC citizens or legal Saudi residents; Oman residence alone is insufficient. Secondary qualification and Saudi equivalency for foreign certificates required. Entry is through preparation: IELTS 4 or alternative, otherwise intensive English. No numeric school cutoff is published here.
2026–2027 guide: competitive full scholarship across majors at a 99% weighted score for non-Saudis; scholarship tests required. Stipend is not automatic; renewal follows its agreement. July 2026 deadline has passed; no next-intake award confirmed.
Published major benchmarks: school 85%, Qudrat 65, Tahseely 65, weighted 40/30/30; weighted-score compensation may be considered. Direct English entry: IELTS 6, writing 5.5. Foreign-qualification test equivalence requires assessment.
PMF Global considers achievement, leadership and need for domestic/international applicants. Packages may include full or partial tuition support; the overview verifies no fixed coverage or renewal threshold. Budget full fees until a written decision.
Published major benchmarks: school 85%, Qudrat 65, Tahseely 65, weighted 40/30/30; weighted-score compensation may be considered. Direct English entry: IELTS 6, writing 5.5. Foreign-qualification test equivalence requires assessment.
PMF Global considers achievement, leadership and need for domestic/international applicants. Packages may include full or partial tuition support; the overview verifies no fixed coverage or renewal threshold. Budget full fees until a written decision.
School minimum: 70% through Spring 2027; 75% from Fall 2027; science or technological track. English-medium with foundation or approved exemption; IELTS 5.5 meets the published English threshold. Admission is competitive.
GCC embassy-nomination scholarship: tuition waiver and housing for nominated GCC applicants schooled outside Qatar. Embassy letter and admission required; retain GPA 3.0, pass 12 credits per semester and register continuously. Citizenship alone does not award it.
School minimum: 70% through Spring 2027; 75% from Fall 2027; science, technological or arts tracks. Listed in Arabic and English: establish the teaching route and language-course requirements at admission. Minimum eligibility does not guarantee the major.
Competitive international scholarship: school 95% and final admission; tuition, books, housing, QAR 500 monthly and travel benefits. Retention: GPA 3.0, 12 passed credits per semester and continuous registration; no concurrent scholarship.
Bachelor’s degree · 128 credits; foundation may be additional
BHD 80.000
Per credit for non-Bahrainis
Fee period: Schedule updated September 2026; academic year unspecified
Eligible Bahrainis/equivalent categories have support starting at BHD 8 within specified study periods. This does not automatically cover every GCC citizen; other charges are separate.
General school minimum 70%, graduation within two years. Accounting accepts tracks including science, arts and commerce. English-medium; IELTS 5.5 is a foundation-exemption route, not a standalone admission requirement. Omanis have additional international procedures.
No specific scholarship offer for an Omani applicant was verified in these sources. Bahraini/equivalent subsidised fees are a separate category; include funding only after a written award states coverage and renewal.
Bachelor’s degree · 130 credits; foundation may be additional
BHD 80.000
Per credit for non-Bahrainis
Fee period: Schedule updated September 2026; academic year unspecified
Eligible Bahrainis/equivalent categories have support starting at BHD 8 within specified study periods. This does not automatically cover every GCC citizen; other charges are separate.
General minimum 70%, graduation within two years; science/unified-science or specifically listed technical tracks. English-medium; IELTS 5.5 provides a foundation-exemption route. International curricula are not automatically classified as science.
No specific scholarship offer for an Omani applicant was verified in these sources. Bahraini/equivalent subsidised fees are a separate category; include funding only after a written award states coverage and renewal.
Fee period: 2025–2026 fee brochure; not a confirmed 2026–2027 schedule
Computer science/design use the regular rate; activities, application and intensive English are extra. Engineering courses and declared engineering majors have different pricing.
Kuwait MOE equivalency required. British example: six O-levels at D/3 for recognition; science classification has specified subjects. IELTS 6 places students in ENGL100; CS major admission follows MATH110 with C−.
Competitive merit eligibility: school GPA 3.75 for new students; renewal GPA 3.50 and at least 12 credits in Fall/Spring. Coverage amount is not published in the overview; no award confirmed. PUC government scholarships target Kuwaitis.
Fee period: 2025–2026 fee brochure; not a confirmed 2026–2027 schedule
Computer science/design use the regular rate; activities, application and intensive English are extra. Engineering courses and declared engineering majors have different pricing.
Qualification recognition and Kuwait equivalency required. French example: 12/20 or 65% cumulative; IELTS 6 for ENGL100, 6.5 for ENGL101. Design declaration follows ART120, ART121 and GDES110 (nine credits); general admission does not guarantee a major.
Competitive merit eligibility: school GPA 3.75 for new students; renewal GPA 3.50 and at least 12 credits in Fall/Spring. Coverage amount is not published in the overview; no award confirmed. PUC government scholarships target Kuwaitis.
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