Muscat - Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has announced the launch of the 'Afaq' programme for the admission of international and Omani students to undergraduate studies as part of its plans to support the enhancement of its international ranking and in line with Oman Vision 2040.
The program aims to provide educational opportunities for international students wishing to study at Sultan Qaboos University, as well as for Omanis who wish to study certain specializations but were not able to obtain them at the university as a result of the selection process through the Unified Admissions Center, according to clear and specific conditions and fees, without affecting the number of allocated seats for which Omani students compete through the Unified Admissions Center each year.
The program is scheduled to begin implementation starting from the next academic year.
Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin al Julanda al Said, President of the University, said that this step comes as part of the University's efforts to enhance its international ranking, as the acceptance of international students is one of the indicators of international rankings.
Dr. Fahd added that the program will contribute to increasing student diversity on campus, enhancing students' academic and cultural experiences.
The university president indicated that the program aims to accept a maximum of 300 international and Omani students, without affecting the number of allocated seats that Omani students compete for through the Unified Admissions Center each year.
The new seats will be distributed across various colleges and specializations, except for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
International students applying for the program will be able to register through the university's official website, while Omani students will be able to register through the Unified Admissions Center, subject to clear and specific conditions. All accepted students will be subject to the same academic rules and regulations.
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