OmanBachelor, MasterRolling admissions (open all year)Tuition DiscountDhofar University Tuition Concessions for Students from Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries
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Dhofar University in Salalah has a policy of supporting students from low and lower-middle-income countries (World Bank classification) with a tuition concession and the option of deferred payment, free housing for female students, and free transport provided by Oman's national transport company, Mwasalat. The university does not publish the size of the concession or a deadline; requests are handled with admission, so ask the Admission and Registration Department and the international student support team what reduction is available before you enrol. Bachelor's tuition is OMR 70 per credit hour (about OMR 8,400 for a 120-credit programme) and master's OMR 110–150 per credit hour, with teaching in English except for Arabic and law. The university hosts students from 20+ nationalities, and its team handles the student visa and residence card and meets students at the airport.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsTuition concession
Amount not published.
Deferred tuition payment
Subject to approval.
Free female housing and transport
Transport by Mwasalat.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaDeveloping countries (most Arab countries eligible)
Required Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition Discount. Announced benefits: Tuition concession, Deferred tuition payment, Free female housing and transport.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Dhofar University admission application, Passport and original or attested certificates, Request for the concession or deferred payment to Admissions.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.du.edu.om/students-from-poor-countries/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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