Start with a clear quote
Ask the institution for a quote naming the programme, campus, year and whether foundation study is included. Check whether fees are annual, per semester or per credit before entering a yearly total. Enter housing for the months you actually pay, not only the months with classes.
Separate costs from when money is available
A refundable deposit may not be a final cost if returned, but it still needs cash when due. A scholarship may exclude some items or arrive after fees are due. Keep a separate list of each payment, its date and a confirmed source.
Compare like-for-like assumptions
Compare the same study year and programme where possible and state housing months for each option. Do not choose a programme from the first-year difference alone: review duration, foundation study, fit, support and recognition conditions. For study outside Oman, obtain a current OMR conversion including fees; the tool does not assume an exchange rate.

