To BU Graduates and Faculty:- Sultan Qaboos University offers Postgraduate Programs (Doctoral ,
Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma) for International Students 2014/2015.
http://www.squ.edu.om/ps/tabid/8134/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Date of Application: - PhD: Open through the year, except from the college of Arts
and Social Sciences and college of Education, which follow the same period from
MSc. As for the Masters it starts from 6/1/2014 to 6/3/2014. When you apply Do
not send any original official certificates.
Sultan Qaboos University offers a total of 105 scholarships for both Doctoral and Master's
programs to applicants who fulfilled the general scholarship requirements.
Seq.
Scholarships
Programs
Colleges
MSc
PhD
MSc
PhD
1
Law
4
-
4
-
2
Economics & Political Sciences
3
-
7
-
3
Education
10
2
10
2
4
Arts & Social Sciences
9
3
18
2
5
Science
9
7
18
4
6
Engineering
9
6
9
4
7
Agricultural & Marine Sciences
8
4
8
4
8
Medicine & Health Sciences
8
8
8
4
Application process for M.Sc and PhD
Before you apply, it is important that you have looked into and are happy with the postgraduate
course or research program that you wish to apply for. You must also ensure that you are aware of
the duration of the course, the entry requirements, fees and what the course entails.
Application procedure for PhD
-
Use online application system which can be access from https://pas.squ.edu.om/
Application procedure for Master
1. Adhere to the requirements of specific programs, such as English language and computer
proficiency, assessment of work experience or a qualifying examination in a specific area.
Such requirements are listed under the appropriate program description.
2. Download and print a copy of the postgraduate application form from Deanship of
Postgraduate Studies on the following link: http://www.squ.edu.om/ps/forms/F1.
3. Fill-in the application form in English except for programs thought in Arabic .
4. Submit two copies of the required documents along with two copies of the application to
the Department of Admission and Statistics in the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies, or send
it by post to :# Department of Admission and Statistics, Deanship of Postgraduate Studies,
Sultan Qaboos University - Al-Khod, Muscat P.O Box: 17 Postal code: 123.
5. The following documents must be submitted with the application form except otherwise
stated:
-Official Transcript (Please bring original for verification excluding Sultan Qaboos Graduates)
-Degree Certificate (Please bring original for verification excluding Sultan Qaboos Graduates)
-Copy of Passport and ID.
-Four recent photos with blue or white background with the name written on the back.
-Curriculum Vitae.
-English proficiency test result. (Can be submitted at a later time(
- A “release” or “no objection” letter. (for applicants who are working in Oman and it can be
submitted at a later time(
- A letter of financial support if applicable (Can be submitted at a later time(
- A statement of the objectives and goals of the research proposed. (For PhD applicants only(
- Three recommendation letters, at least two from academic to show competence in the
discipline of interest and research capability, with the name, address, e-mail and phone number
of the referee. The statements must - be on the institution’s stationery and signatures must be
in original ink. (For PhD applicants only(
- A release letter from the employer stating the approval for full-time study for period of not
less than four years. (for PhD applicants only and it can be submitted at a later time(
-Attend an interview if required.
6. Any further conditions will be included in the notification of admission. If the conditions are
not met within the time specified in the admission notification, the candidate’s admission in
the program will be cancelled.
Registration Procedures
Each student should have read the 2008 Postgraduate Academic Regulations
1. Each student should have a degree plan from his/her department
2. Colleges should send student’s degree plan to Deanship of Postgraduate Studies
3. Register for courses or thesis online (to learn how to register online please visit the website:
https://sis.squ.edu.om)
4. Paying the tuition fees
For more information please contact
‫البريد اإللكتروني‬
Email
‫الدائرة‬
Department
dps_admissions@squ.edu.om
‫دائرة القبول واإلحصاء‬
Dept. of Admissions & Statistics
dps_acad@squ.edu.om
‫دائرة الشؤون األكاديمية والمتابعة‬
Dept. of Academic Affairs
dps_schol@squ.edu.om
‫دائرة المنح الدراسية والطلبة المبعوثين‬
Dept. of Scholarships & International
Students
dps_prog@squ.edu.om
‫دائرة البرامج‬
Dept. of Programs
DPS address
Sultan Qaboos University,
P.O. Box 17, Postal Code 123,
Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Contact number : +968 24145901,
Fax number: +968 24413122