Sohar University
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Sohar University in Oman is a private university offering scholarships and discounts under a published policy covering academic merit, siblings and other groups, usually as tuition-fee reductions. It also hosts students funded through government internal scholarships. Details are in the scholarship and discount policy document on the university's website.
Life and living
Sohar · Oman
Life and living
Sohar · Oman
Living in Sohar
A historic city and major industrial port on Oman’s northern Batinah coast, home to Sohar University.
Top landmarks
- Sohar Fort
- Sohar Corniche
- Sohar Port
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:GLMM (NCSI data) – Oman population by wilaya 2021–2023
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
6 faculties · 29 programmes
Faculties and programmes
6 faculties · 29 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Business
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor
- Business Management
- Finance· Bachelor
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor
- Marketing· Bachelor
Faculty of Computing and IT
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Computer Science
- Digital Media· Bachelor
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master
- Software Engineering· Bachelor
Faculty of Education and Arts
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· BachelorAR
- Educational Psychology· MasterAR
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor, MasterAR
- Music· BachelorAR
- Sports Science· BachelorAR
- Theology & Religious Studies· BachelorAR
Faculty of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor, PhD
- Civil Engineering· Bachelor, PhD
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor, PhD
- Environmental Science· Master
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor, PhD
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Faculty of Language Studies
BachelorMasterARArabicENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterEN
- Languages and Literature· BachelorEN
- Translation· Bachelor
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Omani Government Scholarships for International Students (Bachelor’s) 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Sohar University is listed as: Partially Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.su.edu.om) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.su.edu.om. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank951–1000
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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