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University of Nizwa
Flag of OmanOmanQS 761–770NizwaPrivate UniversityTaught in Arabic, EnglishSelf-Funded

University of Nizwa

جامعة نزوى

Government scholarships (1)
Current cycle
Next cycle not announced yet
Eligible study levels:BachelorMaster
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About the scholarship program

The University of Nizwa is a private non-profit university in the city of Nizwa in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate and one of the highest-ranked Omani universities (761st in the QS rankings). It offers diploma, bachelor's and postgraduate programmes across many fields, and its Dhad Institute teaches Arabic to non-native speakers. It is one of the institutions taking students under the Omani Programme for Cultural and Scientific Cooperation scholarships for friendly and brotherly countries.

Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source

Tuition for international students

The university does not publish its fees online; contact the Deanship of Admission and Registration (+968 25446234) for non-Omani fees.

Admission for international students

Admission dates for international students for 2027–28 have not been published; check the registration page on the university website.

Official admission announcement

Life and living

Oman

Studying and living in Oman

$500–1,000
Living cost / month (approx.)
English, Arabic
Teaching languages
September
Academic year starts

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

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Faculties and programmes

4 faculties · 33 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 Arts and Sciences

    BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish
    • Artificial Intelligence· BachelorEN
    • Biology· Bachelor, MasterEN
    • ChemistryEN
    • Computer Science· Bachelor, MasterEN
    • Curriculum & Instruction
    • Cybersecurity· MasterEN
    • Data Science & Analytics· BachelorEN
    • Early Childhood Education· BachelorAR
    • Educational Psychology· MasterAR
    • Fashion Design· BachelorAR
    • Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· BachelorAR
    • Languages and Literature· Bachelor, Master
    • Mathematics· Bachelor, MasterEN
    • Physics· BachelorEN
    • Special Education· BachelorAR
    • Statistics· BachelorEN
    • Translation· Bachelor, MasterEN
    • Accounting· Bachelor, MasterEN
    • Business Management
    • Economics· MasterEN
    • Finance· Bachelor, MasterEN
    • Hospitality Management· BachelorEN
    • Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, MasterEN
    • International Business· BachelorEN
    • Marketing· BachelorEN
    • Architectural Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering· Bachelor
    • Civil Engineering· Bachelor
    • Electrical Engineering· Bachelor
    • Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor
    • Nursing
    • Pharmacy
    • Physical Therapy

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

Government of the Sultanate of Oman (Omani Programme for Cultural and Scientific Cooperation)•Deadline varies by university or programme

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

University of Nizwa is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.unizwa.edu.om/?lang=en) before applying.

Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.

QS World University Rankings 2026

Rank761–770

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Track your academic readiness

Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.

Open readiness checklist

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