OmanQS 851–900SalalahPrivate UniversityTaught in Arabic, EnglishSelf-FundedTuition OMR 70 per creditDhofar University
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Founded in September 2004, Dhofar University is a private non-profit university in Salalah and the first university in Oman to gain institutional accreditation (851st in the QS rankings). It has colleges of arts and applied sciences, commerce and business administration, engineering and law, plus a college of medicine, follows the American credit-hour system and teaches in English except for Arabic and law programmes. It hosts students from 20+ nationalities and offers tuition concessions and deferred payment to students from low and lower-middle-income countries, and free housing for female students.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Bachelor's: OMR 70 per credit hour for all day programmes, i.e. about OMR 2,100 for a 30-credit year and OMR 8,400 for a 120-credit programme; the foundation programme costs OMR 900 per term. Master's: OMR 110–150 per credit hour (MBA OMR 5,400 in total). Fees exclude books, transport and housing.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
The international student support team handles the visa once admission is complete and fees are paid, and can meet students at the airport. New students take placement tests in English, computing and maths. Application dates for 2027–28 were not checked.
Official admission announcementAvailable programmes
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Dhofar University Tuition Concessions for Students from Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries
Bachelor, MasterTuition Discount24 majorsRolling admissions (open all year)
Life and living
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Life and living
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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
4 faculties · 25 programmes
Faculties and programmes
4 faculties · 25 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 Applied Sciences
BachelorMasterARArabicENEnglish- Computer Science· BachelorEN
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Educational Psychology· MasterEN
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics· BachelorEN
- Social WorkEN
- Translation· Bachelor
College of Commerce and Business Administration
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Finance
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor
- Marketing· Bachelor
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor
College of Engineering
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor
- Business Management· Master
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor
- Civil Engineering· Bachelor
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor
College of Law
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Self-Funded. 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/international-students/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank851–900
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