ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman's main public university, offers graduate scholarships, including awards for outstanding international students in master's and doctoral programs that usually include a tuition waiver and may include a monthly allowance, alongside programs for Omani students. Conditions and numbers are announced each cycle. Details are on the graduate studies scholarships page.
Available programmes (2)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Sultan Qaboos University Scholarship for International Postgraduate Students 2027
Master, PhDFully Funded51 majorsNext cycle not announced yet - View Details
Sultan Qaboos University Scholarships for Palestinian Students (Master's and PhD) 2027–2028
Master, PhDFully FundedAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Muscat · Oman
Life and living
Muscat · Oman
Living in Muscat
Oman’s capital on the Sea of Oman, between mountains and coast, home to Sultan Qaboos University and several private universities and colleges.
Top landmarks
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Royal Opera House Muscat
Arsalaan Ahmad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mutrah Souq
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Muscat Daily (NCSI data) – Population of Oman, January 2026
Studying and living in Oman
Costs and living
Tuition: there is no national fee scale; fees vary by university and programme, and many universities charge international students more than Omanis. Current official examples: • Dhofar University: OMR 70 per credit hour for bachelor's (about OMR 8,400 for a 120-credit programme) and OMR 110–150 per credit hour for master's. • Middle East College: OMR 2,586–5,100 a year for bachelor's and OMR 3,355–4,318 a year for master's. • Muscat University: OMR 4,400–4,900 a year for international students in the degree years; master's OMR 6,800–12,000. • GUtech: OMR 3,375–3,900 per semester for international students; foundation year OMR 4,000. Other fees: the student visa costs about OMR 50 every two years, and health insurance is compulsory (for example OMR 155 a year at GUtech). Living costs: female student housing at Al Buraimi University College costs OMR 170–380 per semester, and the Omani government scholarship pays a monthly allowance of OMR 200 (OMR 140 with housing), a guide to the minimum outside Muscat. We estimate USD 500–1,000 a month depending on the city and housing, with Muscat the most expensive.
Working while studying
A student residence in Oman does not give a general right to work. Ministry of Labour Decision 13/2025, which regulates part-time work for students (up to 25 hours a week at a wage usually of at least OMR 3 an hour), restricts it to Omani nationals, so do not count on a job to cover your costs. The practical exception is work inside the university as part of a scholarship: for example, Sultan Qaboos University postgraduate scholarship holders do up to 10 hours a week of academic or administrative work. Universities can also arrange the internships required by your study plan. After graduation: there is no dedicated job-search visa for graduates; you must leave or switch to an employer-sponsored work visa before your student residence expires. Hiring is subject to Omanisation rules, which reserve some occupations for Omani citizens.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in OmanFaculties and programmes
9 faculties · 58 programmes
Faculties and programmes
9 faculties · 58 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Soil and Water Sciences
College of Arts and Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Archaeology· MasterAR
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor, MasterAR
- Geography· Bachelor, MasterAR
- HistoryAR
- Hospitality Management· Bachelor, MasterEN
- JournalismAR
- Languages and Literature
- Music· BachelorAR
- Public Relations· Bachelor, MasterAR
- Social Work· Bachelor, MasterAR
- Sociology· Bachelor, MasterAR
- Translation· Bachelor, Master
College of Economics and Political Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor, Master
- Business Management
- Economics· Bachelor, PhD
- Finance· Bachelor, PhD
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, PhD
- International Relations· Master, PhD
- Marketing· Bachelor
- Political Science· Bachelor
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor, PhD
College of Education
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhD
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, Master
- Psychology· Master
- Special Education· Master
- Sports Science· Bachelor
- Theology & Religious Studies
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College of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
College of Law
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor, PhD
- International Law· Bachelor, PhD
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine· Bachelor
- Pharmacy· PhD
- Public Health· PhD
- Statistics· Master
College of Nursing
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Nursing
College of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Environmental Science· Master
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics· Bachelor, Master
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Sultan Qaboos University is listed as: Fully Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.squ.edu.om) before applying.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.squ.edu.om. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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