University of Nizwa : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About University of Nizwa

Founded in 2004, the University of Nizwa (UoN) is a faculty governed not-for-profit private university. It has expanded both in size, from 1,200 to 6,500 students, and in the number and diversity of the programmes it offers. Construction is underway for a new state-of-the-art campus to reflect and support this growth.

UoN is located 140km from the national capital of Muscat in the interior region of Al-Dakhiliya, near the historic former capital of Nizwa; one of the oldest cities in Oman. It was once a centre of trade, religion, education and art. The main tourist attractions in the city are Nizwa Fort, the traditional market (Souq) and famous water stream Falaj Daris.

Their key focus is academic excellence and leadership through research and technology. They aspire to be beacon of knowledge and enlightenment, and aim to achieve a worldwide reputation for their programmes and graduates plus international distinction for innovation, progress and development. UoN’s purpose broadly is to educate students and equip them with the values, knowledge and life skills needed to enrich their lives and enable them to meaningfully contribute to the progress of society.

Find out more about life at the University of Nizwa via its social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

About University of Nizwa

Founded in 2004, the University of Nizwa (UoN) is a faculty governed not-for-profit private university. It has expanded both in size, from 1,200 to 6,500 students, and in the number and diversity of the programmes it offers. Construction is underway for a new state-of-the-art campus to reflect and support this growth.

UoN is located 140km from the national capital of Muscat in the interior region of Al-Dakhiliya, near the historic former capital of Nizwa; one of the oldest cities in Oman. It was once a centre of trade, religion, education and art. The main tourist attractions in the city are Nizwa Fort, the traditional market (Souq) and famous water stream Falaj Daris.

Their key focus is academic excellence and leadership through research and technology. They aspire to be beacon of knowledge and enlightenment, and aim to achieve a worldwide reputation for their programmes and graduates plus international distinction for innovation, progress and development. UoN’s purpose broadly is to educate students and equip them with the values, knowledge and life skills needed to enrich their lives and enable them to meaningfully contribute to the progress of society.

Find out more about life at the University of Nizwa via its social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

Available programs

UoN is comprised of four colleges that offer a wide array of programmes designed according to international standards. In addition to supporting burgeoning sectors in the regional economy – such as architecture, education, international trade and finance and petroleum engineering – they promote the values of academic excellence and leadership through research and technology, quality management, and sustainable development.

UoN had 43 bachelor’s and 27 diploma programmes. Further information on programmes is available on their website.

Subjects:

Pharmacy
Nursing
Architecture
Interior Design
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Arabic Language
Classical Arabic Literature
Literary Criticism
Applied Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
English Language & Translation
French Language & Translation
German Language & Translation
Arts Education
Basic Education First Field
Education Arabic Language
Education in Biology
Education in Chemistry
Education in Computer
Special Education
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Accounting
Economics and Finance
International Trade & Finance
Information Systems
Web Design and Information Security
Business Administration
Operational Management
Tourism and Recreational Management
Marketing

Tuition fees for science subjects are OMR 107 per Credit Hour ($280 per credit/hr and for art subjects are OMR 85 per Credit Hour ($220 per credit/hr). A minimum score of 65% in secondary level certification is required for undergraduate courses.

International students can apply directly via the university website or by sending an email to the Deanship of Registration and Record.

College of Arts and Sciences (4)

B.A in Foreign Language (English and Translation)

B.A. in Arabic Language

B.A. in Foreign Language (French and Translation)

B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation)

B.Ed. in Arabic Language

B.Ed. in Art Education

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College of Economics, Management & Information Systems (4)

B.A. in Accounting

B.A. in Business Administration

B.A. in Marketing

B.A. in Tourism and Recreational Management

B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - Financial management

B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - International Economics

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College of Engineering & Architecture (4)

B.Arch. in Architecture

B.Eng. in Interior Design

College of Pharmacy & Nursing (4)

B.Pharm. in Pharmacy

B.Sc. in Nursing

B.Sc. in Speech and Language pathology

UoN is comprised of four colleges that offer a wide array of programmes designed according to international standards. In addition to supporting burgeoning sectors in the regional economy – such as architecture, education, international trade and finance and petroleum engineering – they promote the values of academic excellence and leadership through research and technology, quality management, and sustainable development.

UoN had two higher diploma, 27 master’s and one PhD programme. Further information on programmes is available on their website.

Subjects:

MA in Business Administration
MSc in Computer Science
Master in Education Administration
MA in Education for Teaching Arabic to Speakers of other Languages
MEd in Curriculum and Teaching Methods
MA in English Language and Translation
MA in English Language and TESOL
MA in English Language and Literature
Applied Organic Chemistry
Modern Arabic Literature
Master in Arabic Linguistics Studies
Classical Arabic Literature
PhD in Chemistry

Tuition fees for postgraduate programmes are OMR 5500 ($14300). An English proficiency of IELTS 6 or equivalent is required.

International students can apply directly via the university website or by sending an email to the Deanship of Registration and Record.

College of Arts and Sciences (2)

M.A in Arabic Language and Literature

M.A in Educational Administration

M.A in Psychological Guidance and Counseling

MA in Arabic Language and TESOL

MA in English Language and Literature

MA in English Language and TESOL

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College of Economics, Management & Information Systems (2)

M.A in Business Administration

M.Sc. in Accounting

M.Sc. in Economics

M.Sc. in Information Systems

College of Arts and Sciences (1)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry

University information

Admission requirements depend on the programme of study, but in general require a copy of the candidate’s credentials and language proficiency. For undergraduate programmes, a minimum score of 65% in secondary level certification is required and an English proficiency of IELTS 6 or equivalent is required for postgraduate programmes.

The UoN campus has 27 large and medium-sized lecture halls, 86 classrooms, 30 computer labs, 70 teaching labs, 27 research labs, 20 academic support facilities, a main library, three study areas, three student rest areas, an indoor sports facility, a multi-purpose hall, an open-air 7,500 seat amphitheater, over 800 offices, five restaurants and cafeterias, a supermarket, over 1,200 car parking spaces and 1,693 beds at the student accommodation facility.
See the campus map for more details. The new main campus is under construction.

UoN is the first non-profit higher education institution in the Sultanate of Oman, with an experienced international faculty. It is a fully bilingual, English and Arabic education, institution. The main language of teaching is English, however they have educational programmes that are taught in Arabic as well as a Foreign Language Department (French and German languages).

They have a diverse student population of over 6,000 students, 80% of whom are women and 6% are international undergraduate students, and host Arabic-language students from over ten elite American universities, including NYU, Princeton, and Yale. UoN also cooperates academically with 13 international institutions, including the University of Wisconsin System.

Total students

3,907

UG students

89%

PG students

11%

International students

255

UG students

95%

PG students

5%

Total faculty staff

399

Domestic staff

34%

Int'l staff

66%

Student life

Since its inception, the guiding philosophy of UoN has been to provide students with high quality education that prepares them to contribute meaningfully to the economic, artistic and aesthetic growth of the country. Graduates, irrespective of their majors, are expected to be capable lifelong learners with skills in numeracy, communication, critical thinking and problem solving. UoN alumni will possess an appreciation of their culture, including values on which it is founded and shared values of humanity in general.

UoN has student-run clubs, groups and organisations that allow students to get involved in the university and local community. There are also many university-sponsored activities, including guest lecturers and trips for personal and professional development, as well summer study abroad programmes and other international study and internship opportunities.

Students are supported through a state of-the-art library, IT resources and services, and academic support centers such as The Writing Center, the Student Support Fund, that assists students to adequately provide continuous financial support, and an Entrepreneurship Center.

Accommodation services are ensured for students on-and-of camps. The on-campus eight accommodation units cater only to female students with a capacity of 1,733 beds. On-and-off campus accommodation is supervised by in-house experienced staff who are available 24 hours a day.

Transportation services are provided to students on a daily basis from their off-campus accommodation to the campus, as well as for academic or field visits and recreational trips. Additionally, a transportation service is provided to students requiring medical facilities.

UoN has a Center for Career Counselling and Alumni to help foster the university’s relationships with alumni, industries and employers through hosting job fairs, soft skills workshops and Joint College, Employers and Alumni Workshops. The centre conducts regular alumni surveys to gauge their satisfaction, organises training programmes and invites graduates to participate in university cultural and social events. Plus, further graduate support is available on their website.

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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