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University of Nizwa
University of Nizwa, Nizwa Oman
# 64Arab Region Rankings
62Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
8 % International students
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About University of Nizwa
Read more 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. Read less
About University of Nizwa
Read more 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. Read less
Available programmes
Arts and Humanities (9)
B.A in Foreign Language (English and Translation)
B.A in Foreign Language (English and Translation)
B.A. in Arabic Language
B.A. in Arabic Language
B.A. in Foreign Language (French and Translation)
B.A. in Foreign Language (French and Translation)
B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation)
B.A. in Foreign Language (German and Translation)
B.Arch. in Architecture
B.Arch. in Architecture
B.Ed. in English Language
B.Ed. in English Language
B.Ed. in Fine Arts - Fashion Design
B.Ed. in Fine Arts - Fashion Design
B.Ed. in Fine Arts - Jewelery Design
B.Ed. in Fine Arts - Jewelery Design
B.Eng. in Interior Design
B.Eng. in Interior Design
Business and Management (9)
B.A. in Accounting
B.A. in Accounting
B.A. in Marketing
B.A. in Marketing
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - Financial management
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - Financial management
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - International Economics
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - International Economics
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - Islamic Banks and Finance
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - Islamic Banks and Finance
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - Natural Resource Economics
B.Sc. in Economics and Finance - Natural Resource Economics
B.Sc. in International Trade and Finance
B.Sc. in International Trade and Finance
B.Sc. in Operations Management
B.Sc. in Operations Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Engineering and Technology (4)
B.Ed. in Computer Science
B.Ed. in Computer Science
B.Sc. in Computer Science
B.Sc. in Computer Science
B.Sc. in Information Systems
B.Sc. in Information Systems
B.Sc. in Web Design and Information Security
B.Sc. in Web Design and Information Security
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
B.Ed. in Biology
B.Ed. in Biology
B.Pharm. in Pharmacy
B.Pharm. in Pharmacy
B.Sc. in Biotechnology
B.Sc. in Biotechnology
B.Sc. in Nursing
B.Sc. in Nursing
B.Sc. in Speech and Language pathology
B.Sc. in Speech and Language pathology
Natural Sciences (6)
B.Ed. in Chemistry
B.Ed. in Chemistry
B.Ed. in Mathematics
B.Ed. in Mathematics
B.Ed. in Physics
B.Ed. in Physics
B.Sc. in Chemistry
B.Sc. in Chemistry
B.Sc. in Mathematics
B.Sc. in Mathematics
B.Sc. in Physics
B.Sc. in Physics
Social Sciences and Management (8)
B.A. in Tourism and Recreational Management
B.A. in Tourism and Recreational Management
B.Ed. in Arabic Language
B.Ed. in Arabic Language
B.Ed. in Art Education
B.Ed. in Art Education
B.Ed. in Kindergarten
B.Ed. in Kindergarten
B.Ed. in Special Education
B.Ed. in Special Education
B.Sc. in Statistics
B.Sc. in Statistics
Bachelor of Education: (Basic Education 1st Field)
Bachelor of Education: (Basic Education 1st Field)
Bachelor of Education: (Basic Education 2nd Field)
Bachelor of Education: (Basic Education 2nd Field)
Arts and Humanities (5)
M.A in Arabic Language and Literature
M.A in Arabic Language and Literature
MA in Arabic Language and TESOL
MA in Arabic Language and TESOL
MA in English Language and Literature
MA in English Language and Literature
MA in English Language and TESOL
MA in English Language and TESOL
MA in English Language and Translation
MA in English Language and Translation
Business and Management (2)
M.Sc. in Accounting
M.Sc. in Accounting
M.Sc. in Economics
M.Sc. in Economics
Engineering and Technology (5)
M.Sc. in Information Systems
M.Sc. in Information Systems
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science (Networks – Software Engineering – Data Science – Multimedia Processing)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Networks – Software Engineering – Data Science – Multimedia Processing)
Master of Science in Structural Engineering
Master of Science in Structural Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (1)
M.A in Psychological Guidance and Counseling
M.A in Psychological Guidance and Counseling
Natural Sciences (3)
Master of Chemical Sciences - Applied Organic Chemistry
Master of Chemical Sciences - Applied Organic Chemistry
Master of Chemical Sciences - Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
Master of Chemical Sciences - Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
Master of Science Program in Applied Mathematics
Master of Science Program in Applied Mathematics
Social Sciences and Management (2)
M.Ed. in Educational Administration
M.Ed. in Educational Administration
Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching Methods
Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching Methods
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Arts and Humanities (1)
PhD in Educational Leadership
PhD in Educational Leadership
Natural Sciences (1)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry
University information
Read more 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. Read less
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...
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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.
Read lessAccommodation 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.
Read more and social events. Plus, further graduate support is available on their website. Read less
Rankings & Ratings
University of Nizwa is one of the top private universities in Nizwa, Oman. It is ranked #64 in Arab Region Rankings 2025.
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Campus locations
Main Campus
University of Nizwa Campus
Initial Campus at Birkat Al Mouz P.O. Box 33, postal Code 616 Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman Tel: +968 25446240 Mobile: +968 99636344
Nizwa
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