About Sohar University
A private not-for-profit university in Sohar with faculties spanning business, computing and IT, education and arts, engineering, language studies and law.
University highlights
- Widely described as Oman's first private university, serving the industrial and commercial centre of Sohar.
What makes this institution stand out
- Six-faculty choice with links to Sohar's industrial economy.
- Established private-university track record and current institutional accreditation.
Why Study at Sohar University?
Rankings & Accreditations
QS World University Rankings 2027: #951–1000.
| Type | Accreditation / recognition | Reference | Validity | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | OAAAQA granted institutional re-accreditation in March 2026. | — | — | — |
Programs Offered
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Level:
| Program | Degree | Duration | Tuition | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Language and Literature | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Artificial Intelligence | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL | Master | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Business Administration MBA | Master | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Business and Information Technology | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Computing and Multimedia | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Computing and Web Engineering | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Cybersecurity | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed |
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Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.
Admission Requirements
Masters Degree
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Passport
Ph.D
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Masters Certificate
- Masters Marks Sheet
- Passport
Bachelors Degree
- Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
- Passport
Campus & Gallery
Visa & Immigration
Student Visa Process
A licensed educational or training institution sponsors and manages the study-visa application for an admitted regular student. Royal Oman Police describes the visa as multi-entry, valid for a stay of one to two years and renewable for a similar period when study continues and the institution supports renewal.
About 10 days after documents are complete
Royal Oman Police lists a student-visa fee of 30. Confirm the payable currency, current total and any separate institution, residence-card, medical or insurance charges with the HEI and ROP…
Monthly Cost of Living
Hostel or shared accommodation
OMR 60–180
Food and groceries
OMR 80–130
Local transport
OMR 20–45
Utilities and internet
Phone, study and personal costs
OMR 25–70
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a private, not-for-profit university.
Yes. OAAAQA announced its institutional re-accreditation in March 2026.
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