Sultan Qaboos University
Admission for the terms of the academic year
2016/2017
Applying to any of the University programs for the academic year 2015/2016 requires the fulfillment of the following:
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Only students with the following certificates will be admitted: General Education Diploma, General Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma, General
Education Diploma for the Royal Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual) General Certificate and foreign certificates
(IB-AP-A-AS Level).
Provide evidence that shows she/he studied Islamic Culture and Hatha Watani
Students with AP certificate must complete 12 years of education.
IB certificate : students with an IB certificate must attain 24 points out of total of 45 points and major subjects will be counted from both levels High
Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL).
The certificate must be issued for the academic year 2015/2016
minimum requirement for the major subjects in each program as explained in the table below.
College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences
SQ001
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (65%) in 3 out of 4 in the following
subjects:
(Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & Biology)
Minimum of (65%) in Core English Language
GCE - Certificates
Student must study the subjects in both
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level )
(2) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the( AS-level )
from following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
& Biology)
Or Student must study 4 subjects as follows:
(3) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the(AS level)
as following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics &
Biology)
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
( Mathematics ,Chemistry, Physics and Biology )
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem. + Phys + Biol+ Core Engl ) x 60%
= ?????
Total number of
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem + Phys + Biol )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subject
= ?????
Total number of subjects
x 40%
x 60% = ?????
+
▪
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
▪
Crop Sciences
▪
Food Science and Nutrition
▪
Marine Science and Fisheries
▪
Natural Resource Economics
▪
Soils, Water and Agricultural
Engineering
▪
Agricultural Experiment Station
x 40%
Cut off
????????
Language of instruction is
English.
IB- Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in Mathematics from (HL)
or
Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics from (SL)
and
Minimum of (4) points in 2 subjects from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points in 2 subjects from (SL)
from the following subjects : (Chemistry, Physics
and Biology)
Average sum of major subjects
(Mathematics + 2 science subjects)
= ?????
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60%
Total number of
x 40%
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
SQ050
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (80%) in the following subject:
(Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics , Biology, Core
English )
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem. + Phys + Biol+ Core Engl ) x 60%
= ?????
Total number of
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
GCE - Certificates
Student must study the subjects in both
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level )
(2) subjects with a minimum (A) grade from
the( AS-level )
from following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
& Biology)
Or Student must study 4 subjects as follows:
(3) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (A)grade from
the(AS level)
as following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics &
Biology)
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
( Mathematics ,Chemistry, Physics and Biology )
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem + Phys + Biol )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subject
= ?????
Total number of subjects
x 40%
MD is a 6 year degree program that
is undertaken after successful
completion of the Foundation
program > some eligible candidates
opt to a degree in BSHS before
proceeding to complete the MD
x 60% = ????? program.
+
- Language of instruction is English
x 40%
Cut off
????????
IB- Certificate
Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics from (HL)
or
Minimum of (6) points in Mathematics from (SL)
and
Minimum of (5) points in 2 subjects from (HL) or
Minimum of (6) points in 2 subjects from (SL)
from the following subjects : (Chemistry, Physics
and Biology)
Average sum of major subjects
(Mathematics + 2 science subjects)
= ?????
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60%
Total number of
x 40%
Biomedical Science
SQ055
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (80%) in the following subject:
(Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics , Biology, Core
English )
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem. + Phys + Biol+ Core Engl ) x 60%
= ?????
Total number of
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
GCE - Certificates
Student must study the subjects in both
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level )
(2) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the( AS-level )
from following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
& Biology)
Or Student must study 4 subjects as follows:
(3) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (A) grade from
the(AS level)
as following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics &
Biology)
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
( Mathematics ,Chemistry, Physics and Biology )
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem + Phys + Biol )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subject
= ?????
Total number of subjects
x 40%
x 60% = ?????
+
x 40%
Cut off
????????
IB- Certificate
Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics from (HL)
or
Minimum of (6) points in Mathematics from (SL)
and
Minimum of (5) points in 2 subjects from (HL) or
Minimum of (6) points in 2 subjects from (SL)
from the following subjects : (Chemistry, Physics
and Biology)
Average sum of major subjects
(Mathematics + 2 science subjects)
= ?????
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60%
Total number of
x 40%
College of Nursing
SQ100
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (65%) in 3 out of 4 in the following
subjects:
(Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & Biology)
Minimum of (65%) grade in Core English Language
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem. + Phys + Biol+ Core Engl ) x 60%
= ?????
Total number of
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
x 40%
- Language of instruction is English.
Cut off
????????
GCE - Certificates
Student must study the subjects in both
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level )
(2) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the( AS-level )
from following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
& Biology)
Or Student must study 4 subjects as follows:
(3) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the(AS level)
as following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics &
Biology)
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
( Mathematics ,Chemistry, Physics and Biology )
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem + Phys + Biol )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subject
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Mission
To respond to the health care needs of
the community in Oman through
the development and execution of the
strong educational nursing programs
and engage in research.
x 60% = ?????
+
x 40%
Cut off
????????
IB- Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in Mathematics from (HL)
or
Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics from (SL)
and
Minimum of (4) points in 2 subjects from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points in 2 subjects from (SL)
from the following subjects : (Chemistry, Physics
and Biology)
Average sum of major subjects
(Mathematics + 2 science subjects)
= ?????
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60%
Total number of
x 40%
College of Science
SQ150
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (65%) in 3 out of 4 in the following
subjects:
(Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & Biology)
Minimum of (65%) grade in Core English Language
GCE - Certificates
Student must study the subjects in both
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level )
(2) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the( AS-level )
from following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
& Biology)
Or Student must study 4 subjects as follows:
(3) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the(AS level)
as following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics &
Biology)
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
( Mathematics ,Chemistry, Physics and Biology )
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem. + Phys + Biol+ Core Engl ) x 60%
= ?????
Total number of
subjects
+
Majors:
Biotechnology,Chemistry,Computer
Science,EarthSciences,Environmen
tal Sciences,Geophysics,
Mathematics, Medical Laboratory
Sciences, Physics and Statistics.
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem + Phys + Biol )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subject
= ?????
Total number of subjects
x 40%
- Language of instruction is English.
x 60% = ?????
+
x 40%
Cut off
????????
IB- Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in Mathematics from (HL)
or
Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics from (SL)
and
Minimum of (4) points in 2 subjects from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points in 2 subjects from (SL)
from the following subjects : (Chemistry, Physics
and Biology)
Average sum of major subjects
(Mathematics + 2 science subjects)
= ?????
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60%
Total number of
x 40%
College of Engineering
SQ200
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (65%) in the following subjects:
(Pure Mathematics, Chemistry , Physics & Core
English Language )
GCE - A-level Certificate
Minimum of (C)grade in the following:
(Mathematics, Chemistry & Physics)
Or Student must study 4 subjects as follows:
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (B)grade from
the(AS level)
(Mathematics, Chemistry & Physics)
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
( Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics )
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4)points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5)points from (SL)
in the following: ( Mathematics ,Chemistry and
Physics).
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem. + Phys + Core Engl )
x 60%
= ?????
Total number of
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem + Phys )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subject
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 40%
x 60% = ?????
+
x 40%
Majors: Civil Engineering, Architectural
Engineering, Electrical and Computer
Engineering (Computer System and
Networks), Electrical and commuter
Engineering (Communications and
Signal Processing), Electrical and
Computer Engineering (Power System
and Energy), Electrical and Computer
Engineering (Electronics
Instrumentation and control),
Mechanical Engineering ,Industrial
Engineering , Petroleum and Natural
Gas Engineering , Chemical and
Process Engineering and Mechatronics
Engineering.
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Minimum of (65%) in the following subjects:
Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering , Physics &
Core English Language
Average sum of major subjects
( Math + Mechanical Engr + Physics + Core English )
x 60%
= ?????
Total
Total number of subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
x 40%
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
College of Economics and Political Science
SQ250
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Minimum of (65%) in the following subjects:
( Core English Language and Math or Pure Math,
or Applied Math)
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
( Core Engl + Math or Pure Math, or Applied Math) x 60% = ?????
Total number of subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Average sum of major subjects
AP Certificate
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4)points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5)points from (SL)
in the following:
1.
Math or Math study
2. Core English Language or Economics or
Business study
Majors
Accounting, Business Statistics,
Economics, Finance,
Information Systems
Management, Marketing, and
Operations Management.
- Language of instruction is
English
Minimum of (C) grade in two subject the
following:
1. Math or Math study
2. Core English Language or Economics or
Business study
Minimum of( 4 )points in the following:
1. Math or Math study
2. Core English Language or Economics or
Business study
Other Information
( Math or Business study and Core English or Economics or math
study )x 60% = ???
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
+
x 40% = ?????
College of Economics and Political Science
( Political Science's)
SQ255
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Minimum of (80%) in the ( Arabic and Core
Engl )
Minimum of (65%) in the ( Pure Math, or
Applied Math)
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Arabic+ Core Engl + Pure Math, or Applied Math) x 60% = ?????
Total number of subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
- Language of instruction is
English
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Minimum of (C) grade in the following:
(Arabic , Core Engl , Math )
Or Student must study 3 subjects as
follows:
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the(AS level)
as following: (Arabic , Core Engl , Math )
AP Certificate
Minimum of( 4 )points in the following:
(Arabic , Core Engl , Math )
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4)points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5)points from (SL)
in the following:
(Arabic , Core Engl , Math )
Majors
Accounting, Business Statistics,
Economics, Finance,
Information Systems
Management, Marketing, and
Operations Management.
Average sum of major subjects
Arabic+ Core Engl + Math, x 60% = ???
number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
Total
+
x 40% = ?????
College of Education
( Science and Mathematics )
SQ300
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (65%) grade in 3 out of 4 in the
following subjects:
(Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics & Biology)
Minimum of (65%) grade in Core English Language
GCE - Certificates
Student must study the subjects in both
(2) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level )
(2) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the( AS-level )
from following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
& Biology)
Or Student must study 4 subjects as follows:
(3) subjects with a minimum (C) grade from the
(A-level)
(1) subjects with a minimum (B) grade from
the(AS level)
as following: (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics &
Biology)
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
( Mathematics ,Chemistry, Physics and Biology )
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem. + Phys + Biol+ Core Engl ) x 60%
= ?????
Total number of
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
Average sum of major subjects
(Pure Math + Chem + Phys + Biol )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subject
= ?????
Total number of subjects
x 40%
x 60% = ?????
+
x 40%
Cut off
????????
Majors:
( Mathematics ,Chemistry, Physics
and Biology ).
- Language of instruction is English.
IB- Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in Mathematics from (HL)
or
Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics from (SL)
and
Minimum of (4) points in 2 subjects from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points in 2 subjects from (SL)
from the following subjects : (Chemistry, Physics
and Biology)
Average sum of major subjects
(Mathematics + 2 science subjects)
= ?????
subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60%
Total number of
x 40%
College of Education
(Islamic Education)
SQ350
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum of (65%) in the follwing subjects:
(Islamic Culture, Core Arabic Language and
English language)
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
x 60%
(Islamic Culture + Core Arabic + English )
= ?????
+
Other Information
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
GCE - A-Level Certificate
Minimum of (C) grade in following subjects:
(Islamic Culture, Arabic Language )
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in the following subjects:
(Islamic Culture, Arabic Language )
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in the follwing
subjects:
(Islamic Culture, Arabic Language )
Average sum of major subjects
( Islamic Culture + Arabic Language ) x 60% = ?????
Total number of subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut
off
x 40% = ?????
????????
College of Education (English)
SQ500
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Minimum of (90%) in Core English Language and
Minimum of (65%) Core Arabic and Islamic
Culture
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
x 60%
(Islamic Culture + Core Arabic + English )
= ?????
+
Other Information
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Minimum of (B) grade in English Language
Minimum of (C) grade in Arabic and Islamic
Culture
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in follwing subjects:
(English Language, Islamic Culture and Arabic
Language)
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (5)points in English Language from(HL) or
Minimum of (6)points in English Language from (SL)
and
Minimum of (4) points in 2 subjects from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points in 2 subjects from (SL)
In follwing subjects:(Islamic Culture and Arabic
Language)
Average sum of major subjects
x 60%
(Islamic Culture + Core Arabic + English )
= ?????
+
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 40% = ?????
College of Education (Arabic )
SQ550
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
Total number of subjects
Minimum of (65%) in following:
(Core Arabic Language, Islamic Culture and Core
English Language)
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Average sum of major subjects
Minimum of (C) grade in Arabic Language and
Islamic Culture
AP Certificate
Minimum of (4) points in Arabic Language and
Islamic Culture
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in Arabic
Language and Islamic Culture
x 60%
(Islamic Culture + Core Arabic + English )
= ?????
+
Other Information
x 40% = ?????
Language of instruction is Arabic
(This program is for Male only)
Cut off
????????
x 60%
(Islamic Culture + Core Arabic )
= ?????
+
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 40% = ?????
College of Education
(Physical Education)
SQ600
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Minimum of (65%) in the following subjects:
Core Arabic Language, Physical Education and
Core English Language.
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
( Core Arabic + Physical Education + Core English )
x 60% ?????
+
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
Pass the abilities test
x 40%
Cut off
????????
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in Arabic
Language and Physical Education
Average sum of major subjects
( Core Arabic + Physical Education )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60% ?????
+
x 40% = ?????
College of Education (Art)
SQ650
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
(Core Arabic +Fine Arts + Core English )
= ?????
Total number of subjects
+
Minimum of (65%) in the following subjects:
average sum of all subjects
Core Arabic Language, Fine Arts and Core English
= ?????
Language
Total number of subjects
Other Information
x 60%
x 40%
Cut off
????????
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in Arabic
Language and Fine Arts
Average sum of major subjects
(Core Arabic +Fine Arts )
x 60%
= ?????
Total number of subjects
+
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 40% = ?????
Pass the abilities test
College of Education (Instructional & Teaching Technologies)
SQ660
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Minimum of (65%) in the following subjects:
Core Arabic and Core English and Math or Pure
Math or Applied Math
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
Department Objectives
(Core Arabic + Core English+ Pure Math + Applied Math )
60% = ?????
+
x
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
= ?????
Total number of subjects
x 40%
Cut off
????????
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Minimum of (C) grade in the following subjects:
( Arabic Language and Math or Business study )
AP Certificate
Minimum (4) points in the following subjects:
( Arabic Language and Math or Business study )
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in the following
subjects:
( Arabic Language and Math or Business study )
Average sum of major subjects
Arabic + Math or Business study )
= ?????
Total number of subjects
+
(
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60%
x 40% = ?????
▪
Achieve university objectives
in preparing the qualified
Omani teacher.
▪
Prepare teachers specialized in
ILT.
▪
Prepare specialists for the
Learning Resource Centers.
▪
Contribute to training in
service teachers who teach
information technology and
supervise learning resource
centers.
- Language of instruction is English
College of Education (Early Childhood)
(Female only)
SQ670
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum (65%) in following :
(Core Arabic , Core English , Islamic Culture)
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
(Core Arabic + Core English+ Islamic Culture)
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 60% = ?????
+
x 40% = ?????
Other Information
Early Childhood Education Program
Statement of philosophy. The philosophy
of this program is based on the following
beliefs:
▪
Teachers must seek knowledge
continuously, including updating
their knowledge to coincide with
what is new in the field, and to
model the importance of lifelong
learning.
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Minimum (C) grade in the following subjects:
(Arabic Language and Islamic Culture)
AP Certificate
Minimum (4) points in the following subjects:
( Arabic Language, Islamic Culture)
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in the following
subjects:
(Arabic Language , Islamic Culture)
learning.
Average sum of major subjects
Teachers of the future must be
prepared for utilizing the skills of
creative thinking, problem solving,
and decision making and the
development of these skills must
be an integral part of the teacher
training.
▪
Teachers must understand and
value diversity of both individual
and groups, including a sensitivity
for addressing the needs of special
children.
▪
Teachers must develop a high level
of professionalism and a
commitment to excellence in
teaching.
▪
Teachers should care about all
children and show a genuine
dedication to working with
children, their families, and the
community in large.
x 60%
( Arabic + Islamic Culture)
= ?????
+
▪
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
This program is for Female only
- Language of instruction is English
College of Arts and Social Sciences
(General Arts)
SQ700
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma only
Minimum (65%) in following:
( Core Arabic, Core English, Islamic Culture)
Grade Calculation Method
Average sum of major subjects
(Core Arabic + Core English+ Islamic Culture)
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Other Information
The College offer the following majors
x 60% = ????? in the Bachelor degree:
•
Arabic Language and Literature,
+
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Minimum (C) grade in following:
(Arabic and Islamic Culture)
AP Certificate
Minimum (4) points in the following subjects:
(Arabic and Islamic Culture)
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in the following
subjects: (Arabic and Islamic Culture)
Average sum of major subjects
x 60%
( Arabic + Islamic Culture)
= ?????
+
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
x 40% = ?????
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English Language and Literature,
Geography,
History,
Information Studies
Social Work
Sociology.
Media
Translation
Tourism
Student fulfilling admission requirement
and officially enrolled in the College are
assigned to the majors according to :
1.
2.
3.
Student choice
Number of seats available in each
program.
Score in the English placement
and exit test.
In order to specialize in Translation ,
student should first be in the English
language and literature program, and apply
for transfer to Translation once they have
fulfilled its minimum requirements.
Enrollment into music and musicology
requires a skill test.
Student can take course in their program
only prior to the completion of all
Foundation Year courses.
College of Arts and Social Sciences
(Music and Musical Sciences)
SQ780
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
Grade Calculation Method
General Education Diploma
Average sum of major subjects
Minimum (65%) grade in following:
( Core Arabic, Core English, Music Skills )
(Core Arabic + Core English+ Music Skills )
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
x 60% = ?????
+
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in following :
(Arabic, Music skills)
= ?????
+
x 60%
Total number of subjects
Music Skills )
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
Language of instruction is Arabic
and some courses are taught in
English
Pass the abilities test
Average sum of major subjects
( Arabic +
Other Information
x 40% = ?????
College of Law
SQ800
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma, General
Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma,
General Education Diploma for the Royal
Guard of Oman Technical College(Bilingual)
Minimum (65%) in following :
( Core Arabic and Core English and Islamic
Culture)
GCE -A-Level Certificate
Minimum (C) grade in following:
(Arabic and Islamic Culture)
AP Certificate
Minimum (4) points in following :
(Arabic and Islamic Culture)
IB-Certificate
Minimum of (4) points from (HL) or
Minimum of (5) points from (SL) in following :
(Arabic and Islamic Culture)
Grade Calculation Method
Other Information
Average sum of major subjects
(Core Arabic + Core English + Islamic Culture )
= ?????
+
x 60%
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
Total number of subjects
x 40% = ?????
Cut off
????????
Language of instruction is Arabic
and some courses are taught in
English
Average sum of major subjects
x 60%
( Arabic + Islamic culture )
= ?????
+
Total number of subjects
average sum of all subjects
x 40% = ?????
Total number of subjects
Cut off
????????
Important Notes for SQU New Students
1. The Foundation Program has a mandatory constituent input to the study in all colleges of Sultan Qaboos
University in order to qualify the student by achieving the prescribed learning outcomes in (English
Language, Mathematics, Information Technology (IT) and General Study Skills, in order to pave the way for
Academic Study. (for more information about the Foundation Program, kindly check our website;
www.squ.edu.om/fpen .
2. The maximum time allowed for students to complete all FP requirements is two consecutive academic
years.
3. All students admitted to the university have to sit for placement tests in English Language and
Mathematics and IT.
4. In order to meet the requirements of the FPEL (Foundation Program English Language), the student has
to;
▪ Obtain at least a score of 500 in Paper-based TOEFL or at least a score of 61 in Internet–based
TOEFL (IBT), or
▪ Obtain IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum band of 4.5 in each of the four areas of writing, speaking,
listening and reading ), or
▪ Pass the Placement & Exit Test administered at the University, or
▪ Enroll in the courses of the area and pass them.
5. FP students are allowed to repeat English Language Area Three times; only one time for each course.
6. The minimum English requirement for the Mathematics Exit Test offered in English is Level 4 (i.e. student
should have passed FPEL0301 as a pre-requisite for Mathematics ET).
7. In order to meet the requirements of FPMT (Foundation Program Mathematics), the student has to pass
the Placement & Exit Test administered at the University, or enroll in the courses of the area and pass
them.
8. FP students are allowed to repeat each Mathematics course\level only one time.
9. In order to meet the requirements of the FPCS (Foundation Program Computer Science), the student has
to;
▪ Pass the Placement & Exit Test administered at the University, or
▪ Obtain an equivalent recognized qualification ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or
▪ Enroll in the courses of the area and pass them.
10.FP Students are allowed to repeat the IT Course\Area only once.
11.English medium program require students to complete (6)credit hours in Arabic course as a mandatory
University requirement .
12.Students who fail to come out of Academic probation will be asked to withdraw by the University as per
Academic regulations.