OmanGovernment ScholarshipSultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science
مركز السلطان قابوس العالي للثقافة والعلوم
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The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science is an Omani government institution in Muscat that runs the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature, created by Royal Decree 18/2011, from choosing its fields and opening nominations to judging and presenting the awards.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
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Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature – 14th Edition 2027 (Arab Edition)
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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 OmanFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: OMR 100,000 per field, Sultan Qaboos Order for Culture, Science, Arts and Literature.
Eligible levels: Research & training.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online registration on the award website, Three printed CVs and a passport copy, Five copies of the works and three electronic copies of all attachments.
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