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EDITORIAL
Gearing for change
Building a talented pool of qualified youth to match the requirements
of the job market has always been a challenge all over the world and
cuts across demographical and social barriers. Oman is hardly an
exception to this norm. The silver lining comes from the knowledge
that the Ministry of Higher Education has been proactively pushing the
barriers to enable knowledge seekers get the right stripes and at the right time.
Scholarships announced by the government have also aided students who
have the thirst for knowledge but could not afford to pay for their education.
Recently, HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sarmi, Undersecretary, Ministry
of Higher Education, said that the ministry would soon be announcing the
qualifying norms for awarding of 1,000 higher education scholarships. Al
Sarmi said that the scholarships would be distributed over the next five years,
with 200 scholarships being awarded every year.
Steps such as these have resulted in the employability of thousands of students
in the job market. More than 74,000 new job opportunities have been created
in different sectors till the end of July. The number of citizens who have been
employed was over 55,000, including 23,000 in the public sector and 32,000
in the private sector. The jobs provided by the private sector included 6,500
jobs for females.
The most notable thing is that the job opportunities provided by the private
sector were distributed among different educational levels. Nearly 15,000 of
those employed were university degree and diploma holders while over 12,000
were for those who had undergone vocational training.
This comes from training programmes provided either through vocational
training centres or training centres at the Ministry of Manpower.
Greater cooperation between the various educational institutes and the
government bodies like the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher
Education as well as the Ministry of Manpower will definitely bring benefits to
the youth of the country.
The fourth edition of Education Review gives an insight into the various
educational institutes which are not only in Oman but also all over the world
giving Omani students a world of opportunities. Happy reading.
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BREAKING NEW GROUNDOman’s education sector is pushing the envelope with courses aligned with industrial needs
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CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
410 Get the edgeLawrence Alva, CEO, NTI tells how to put your career on the fast track
14 For a paradigm shiftTime to assert change with a greater willingness, says B N Sarkar, Principal, ISS
16 Investing in educationIndian education market is slowly becoming the top ten educational destinations
22 Honour RollYour guide to the best educational institutions across India
26 College ConfessionsStudent life is all about pulling pranks and random funny moments
27 University of Wollongong in Dubai
28 Sultan Qaboos University
30 Murdoch University
32 Kaplan International Colleges
34 University of Southern Queensland
36 Navitas: International studies
Sponsored Features
Study UKKate Clarke, Managing Director and
Education Advisor, Al Ahlam Higher Education and Training
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Capacity BuildingDr Ahmed Hassan Al Balushi,
Acting Dean, Caledonian College of Engineering
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Destination AbroadKala Rao, Business Unit
Manager, IDP Education
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Establishing a sound foundationThe ministry of higher education is in the vanguard of creating job related skills
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OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Higher Education
has taken steady and advanced
steps for establishing an
infrastructure for the higher education
system in the Sultanate built on
reputable and prestigious universities
and organisations. These institutions
and organisations would open broader
horizons and provide more work
opportunities for Omani students and
scholars to meet the requirements
of the Omani labour market. The
royal directives of His Majesty Sultan
Qaboos bin Said gave the green light to
competent officials and stakeholders to
act and proceed with this development.
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMISSIONS CENTRE (HEAC)It is one of the most important
achievements of the Ministry of Higher
Education. The Admission Centre uses
IT for servicing the community and to
facilitate procedures. To secure easy
and quick transactions, the centre
manages electronic admissions, the
Higher Education Statistical System
and Graduates Survey Project.
ELECTRONIC ADMISSION SYSTEMThis enables all graduates, who
have acquired the general education
diploma or its equivalent, to file one
electronic application to join higher
education institutions and then enables
individuals to register and complete
their admission procedures online or via
SMS. The system provides 24 services,
secures fair and transparent handling of
all applications and gives priority to the
highest school qualifications. Moreover,
the system maintains statistics for all
students enrolled inside or outside
the Sultanate along with providing
proposals and recommendations on
admission, available seats and students’
population in these available seats.
Annually, 50,000 students use this
system, apart from the 61 academic,
higher education and government
entities and 2,072 schools as per the
data of the Ministry of Education for the
academic year 2010-2011.
HIGHER EDUCATION STATISTICAL SYSTEM (HESS)This is an electronic system designed
to collect and disseminate detailed
data about students, academics and
administrators in all higher education
institutions in the Sultanate regarding
Omani students who (will) study
The Ministry of Higher Education is pursuing a variety of programmes ranging from infrastructure development to scholarships and from academic chairs to creating job related skills
ESTABLISHINGA SOUND FOUNDATION HE Dr Rawiyah Bint Saud Al Busaidiyah
Minister of Higher Education
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abroad, financial data on each Higher
Education Institution, as well as data
on graduated students. The HEAC
also verifies, documents, and provides
data to Higher Education institutions,
government entities, research
and study centres as well as other
concerned entities. The HESS provides
information on higher education in
the Sultanate of Oman in order to
assist decision makers in the country
and other agencies in developing
their strategies and plans that seek to
further develop higher education in the
Sultanate.
THE GRADUATES SURVEY PROJECT The Graduates Survey Project is an
instrument that allows the Ministry to
collect data on graduates’ whereabouts
and their competency to enter the
job market. The survey is expected to
provide valuable data and indicators on
the link between higher education and
the job market, which in turn provides
higher education institutions with
feedback on the skills, competencies
and specialisations of graduates
that are required by the job market.
It also allows these institutions, if
required, to enrich and enhance their
programme offerings. Furthermore,
the results provide graduates and
professional advisory institutions,
students, their parents and families,
as well as the society at large, with
valuable information on the required
programmes for the job market.
PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIS)Private Higher Education has become
a key resource for investment as it
significantly contributes in qualifying
cadres and empowering them with
the requisite skills to meet the job
market requirements in the Sultanate.
It’s role became persistent to increase
available sources for higher education
and meet the increasing demands on
higher education inside or outside the
Sultanate. The opportunity to proceed
on one’s studies and receive higher
education programmes are no longer
limited to graduates of public education
diploma but also includes private and
public sectors’ employees and staff.
COLLEGES OF APPLIED SCIENCESThe Students’ Service Centre of the
General Directorate of Colleges of
Applied Sciences supports education
at the colleges of applied sciences,
using a package of activities and events
related to its majors and programmes.
These activities and events would
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build positive approach towards the
student’s personality, environment and
community and enables student to join
the labour market.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CENTRE Scientific research has been supported
to develop the community, encourage
higher education institutions to conduct
research and studies at the colleges
of applied sciences, support, develop
and benefit from scientific research to
develop programmes for the Colleges
of Applied Sciences, in this regard,
a Scientific Research Centre was
established at the General Directorate
of Colleges of Applied Sciences in
2010. This centre follows-up on the
development of strategic plans, annual
plans for research projects and issuance
of bi-annual Omani magazines for
Colleges of Applied Sciences.
CAREER COUNSELLINGStudents’ Service Centre in coordination
with the Career Counselling Centre at
colleges helps students to choose and
plan their careers by giving them a
future vision of the after college period
and communicating to them the means
and tools to prepare and apply for a job
and get appointed. The centre provides
distinguished and diversified services to
the students and graduates of Applied
Science Colleges and business sectors.
At the time of preparations for the
first graduation class of Sohar Applied
Sciences College, the centre organised
an exhibition at Sohar Applied Sciences
College in 2010, which hosted 36
private and public sector entities.
ACADEMIC ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CENTRE The centre plays a major role as
it integrates and completes the IT
infrastructure of the Applied Sciences
Colleges. The centre develops and
executes strategic plans relating to
education, supervises and manages the
e-education platform, manages LAN
and WAN networks of the Applied
Sciences Colleges and develops
and executes IT strategic plans and
identifies the requirements for academic
programmes of labs, devices, software
and all other related IT items.
SCHOLARSHIPS Internal scholarships:
The Ministry strives to serve all segments
of society especially social security
and low income families. The Ministry
aims at promoting these families and
qualifying them with knowledge in
different fields, and so makes them
productive and effective parties in
society and major players in the
comprehensive development of different
sectors in the Sultanate. To serve this
end, the Ministry provides internal
scholarships in different educational
entities, which reached 25 entities in the
academic year 2009-2010. The Ministry
allocates fully paid scholarships inclusive
of school fees and charges in addition
to the monthly allowance to the social
security families at the diploma level.
Moreover, the Ministry pays 75 per
cent of the total school fees for low-
income families; Internal Scholarships
Department supervises, monitors
and supports them academically and
financially as it would mitigate the
challenges and difficulties which they
face during their study. The Ministry
continues to support distinguished
students of the sons of social security
students who got the highest degrees
during the diploma stage.
External scholarships
External scholarships are very
important to develop human resources
in rare and required specialisations.
The External Scholarship department
plays an effective role in sending
graduates of public education diploma
or its equivalent to study abroad.
The department provides help to
the students on full/partial external
scholarships via brochures, pamphlets,
and annual lectures to students
interested in studying abroad in order
to familiarise them with the applicable
laws and regulations, academic
systems, language, climate, currency
and admission procedures and
requirements. This enables students
to overcome any difficulties that they
face. The department also follows-up
on these students and encourages
them to be better representatives
of their countries. The department
urges them to adopt the concept of
“excellence” in all their dealings and
in their study, and adhere to good
ethics. The department also handles
the identification and qualification
documents of the nominees through
attachments of our embassies abroad,
which register envoys, follow-up on
their academic achievements and
progress, and report such progress to
competent entities. The department
strives to accommodate the annual
growing increase of diploma
graduates; additional fully covered
scholarships reached 30, in addition
to 15 in veterinary medicine and
22 scholarships, granted by some
administrative entities in the state.
HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICEIn compliance with the Ministry’s policy
in regard to involving the private sector
in the activities of Higher Education,
private sector educational entities
have been authorised to open offices to
practice and provide higher education
services subject to the conditions and
standards set forth in the regulations of
the organisation of the Higher Education
service offices as promulgated by the
Ministerial decree No. 28 of 2005 dated
on March 28, 2005. To encourage these
offices to advance their service quality,
they have been categorised into first
and second classes in accordance with
technical, administrative and academic
standards. The number of authorised
offices is 24, classified into 11 offices
within the first class and 13 within the
second class of offices.
OVERVIEW
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POST GRADUATE STUDIES The department handles the
completion of procedures, required
for postgraduate studies, i.e. Master’s
and Doctorate, for the stakeholders
interested in proceeding on their
studies, whether they are private or
public sector employees or individuals
from different authorities of the state.
The department makes lists of the
holders of doctorates and approves
them by competent entities, opens
new channels for postgraduate studies
in other countries, communicates
with the students who conduct
their postgraduate studies on their
expenses to get their documents for
authentication and registration at
the Ministry, answers their inquiries,
directs them to approved and proper
universities, and provides them with
the required help. The department
created integrated database for
postgraduate students inside and
outside the Sultanate. The department
organises forums on sister and
friendly universities for orientation
purposes. Moreover, the department
considers challenges and difficulties
facing students inside and outside the
Sultanate to propose proper solutions.
SULTAN QABOOS SCIENTIFIC CHAIRSGiven the research, educational, historic
and academic relations between Oman
and other countries and in accordance
with the Sultan’s directives and care of
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the
Ministry of Higher Education supervises
five of the 14 academic chairs, which
are honoured to carry the name of His
Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said at world
universities. The Sultanate is keen to
establish more chairs; and work is in
progress for new chairs in Asian and
European countries. In order to follow-
up and report on affairs and activities
related to the Academic Chairs, a
Committee of all authorities supervising
the Chairs was formed, chaired by the
Ministry oHigher Education and the
membership of supervising entities. In
addition, the Committee is mandated
to consider the establishment of
new Academic Chairs and make
recommendations in this regard.
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INTERVIEW
What does holding a UK
qualification mean for a student
from Oman?
I think that most of our students feel
that anyone who holds any overseas
qualification, not just from the UK, has
the edge over job applicants holding local
degrees. Having said that, the UK has a
reputation for high quality education and
once more, students feel that it would
give them the edge in a situation where
students with overseas qualifications
were on the final shortlist for a job. I am
sure that 95 per cent of our students are
studying not for the love of their subject,
but because it is the next step on the path
to a good career!
How are the courses taught,
mostly?
Degree programmes are taught on a
full time basis but in fact this often
means only one or two lectures per day
(especially at Masters level). Students
fall into the trap of thinking that if
there is no lecture they don’t have any
work but in fact, much of the learning
requires long hours of research and self-
study. This is not something that can be
crammed in at the end of the academic
year, just prior to the exams, so I tell
students to treat their study as if it was
a job – go to the university around 9am
each day and don’t leave until 5pm. Do
all your internet research and reading,
make notes and start early to collect
material so that assignments can be
completed without delay.
STUDY UK
Kate Clarke, Managing Director and Education Advisor, Al Ahlam Higher Education & Training, gives prospective students insights on what it’s like studying in the United Kingdom
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What kind of support is available
for international students?
These days, every university has an
international office and even before
reaching the UK many students
already know their Middle East
representative and some have even
met them on visits to Oman. Of
course, the Accommodation Office is
the first port of call. Having safe and
comfortable accommodation is essential
and the staff are on hand to help with
any difficulties. Every university has
counsellors available to help students
who are homesick, finding it difficult
to settle in and make friends, or who
are facing difficulties in their studies.
Finally, an increasing number of
universities have an Omani Society,
made up of Omani students, and they
provide valuable help especially in
Fresher’s Week in helping new arrivals.
It’s also nice on special occasions like
National Day to get together with your
countrymen and celebrate.
What are the general entry
requirements?
One of the most important entry
requirements, which foreign students
shouldn’t neglect, is English language
proficiency. Omani students have to
consider that they are going to study
subjects through the medium of English
and they need to have comparable
language skills to those of the British
students. This is why it is essential to
take an IELTS test early on and take
steps to improve their language skills
to the required level (4.5 – 5.0 for entry
to Foundation courses, 6.0 for entry to
a Bachelor’s course and 6.5 for entry
to a Masters course). As for academic
requirements, the general rule is that
the higher ranked the university, the
higher the entry grades.
Would you kindly tell us a little
about UCAS?
All applications to Bachelor’s courses
must be made through UCAS – The
Universities Central Admissions System.
The closing date for applications is June
30 of the year of entry. Applications can
be made after this date but they will be
processed through “Clearing” which
is when unclaimed courses are once
again offered. This takes place at the
end of August and not all courses will
be available through Clearing, so it is
advisable to get applications submitted
before the June deadline.
The visa application procedure
and the rules governing them has
undergone some restructuring
and most students find the whole
procedure quite daunting. What
would your advice be?
Yes, the UK visa system has had a
complete overhaul in the last two
years and the procedure for making an
application is certainly one that requires
a lot of thought and preparation. All
information is found on the Border
Agency website (www.ukba.homeoffice.
gov.uk/studyingintheuk) and the Visa
Application Centre at Ghubra. I would
recommend that students complete the
paperwork for admission to university
as soon as possible and submit their
visa application in good time to avoid
delays and unnecessary anxiety. The
visa takes up to two weeks to process
and in the busy season (the months of
June and August), it can take longer.
In general, what would your
advice be to prospective students?
I would encourage students to start
their planning for overseas study early
on. Keep all documents in a safe place
and collect references from teachers or
from places of work to support future
applications. Be prepared to do a lot of
research into the different universities
and courses that are available. Think
carefully about your career plans and
choose a programme of study that
will enable you to achieve those goals.
Be realistic about what you can do,
if you are a C and D grade student,
there is no point in aspiring to a high
ranked, academic institution – failure is
terribly demotivating. Your self-esteem
will nosedive if you find yourself,
academically, out of your depth.
They say that your student days are
the happiest days of your life – make
sure you can cope with your studies
and you will enjoy your programme
and get maximum benefit. Above all,
be focused. Do not get distracted by
other people who have yet to work out
what they want to do with their lives.
Remember that you will be returning
to Oman to carry on the great work of
building up this country and helping it
to hold its own on the world stage.
Al Ahlam services to studentsWe provide a full range of services, from the moment a student first begins to think about overseas study, until the day he comes back to Oman with his hard earned degree. We provide information on the various courses and universities, advise on university rankings and suitability for the student according to his academic background. We do a course search and help the student to select the most suitable institution and location. We check all supporting documents and submit the applications, following up to receive offer letters. We assist the student, if required, to make his final choice and to accept the offer. We help him with a deposit payment or sending his sponsorship letter to the institution. We receive his CAS and check it carefully, later we will complete his visa application form and check all the supporting documents to ensure that his visa application will be successful. We book hostel accommodation or guide the student to information on private rented accommodation. Even when the student is in the UK we keep in touch to get feedback on their experience and to see how they are getting on. We meet a large proportion of our students on their return to Oman after their studies and keep in touch with them for years afterwards, exchanging Eid greetings, etc. Study abroad is a life-changing experience and we are privileged to help Omanis to achieve their dreams.
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INTERVIEW
Operating in Oman for the
last 25 years, the National
Training Institute has seen
the changing needs of the local market
and has diversified into different areas
to meet the same. Today NTI provides
training in six different areas namely –
IT, Business Skills (Soft Skills),Health
Safety Environment (HSE), Industrial
Technical training, Financial Studies
and Executive Development Programs.
Their learning solutions are designed
and delivered to ensure that training
creates measurable business value for
clients and are customised according to
their specific learning environment and
business needs. Their clientele ranges
from Corporate firms from the Oil &
Gas, Telecomm, Banking and Financial
Institutions, Automobile industry etc
together with the government sector
Who are the courses meant for?
Majority of the participants undergoing
training at the five different divisions
of NTI are the employees of the
Government and Private sector. The
entire programme portfolio offered at
NTI focuses on building Knowledge,
Skills and Attitude of the participants
attending the course, this makes NTI
the chosen training provider for the
corporate and the Government sector.
How do the certifications help
secure better jobs?
Today’s employers need people who
are professionally qualified so that they
can be productive from day one. The
skill-building approach of the courses
offered by NTI helps participants
gain practical knowledge and local
market requirements combined with
international standards in the delivery
of the programme, enhances the
knowledge and skills of participants
that complement their technical/
academic qualifications and make
them ready for entering the
professional sector.
Kindly tell us a little about your IT
courses and design courses.
The IT division of NTI is represented
by New Horizons Computer Learning
Center, a US based company with
around 385 centres worldwide. NTI
is an authorised training and testing
centre for Microsoft, Oracle, CompTIA,
EC-Council, ICDl, ICCKE as well as
higher end certifications like PMP,
ITIL, VMware and Bluecoat. New
Horizons helps companies increase
the productivity of their employees by
helping them get the most out of their
technology. Mentored Learning is the
solution developed by New Horizons
to cater to their clients’ requirements.
It is a new training alternative to our
valued customers, to reinforce their
trust in us, to let them know that
we keep innovating and committing
ourselves to understand their needs
and provide appropriate solutions. It is
not a product that we sell, instead it is
a service that we provide to those who
partner with us to provide solutions.
Through this, we aim at providing
targeted, time-bound solutions to the
consumer segment, maximum training
ROI to the corporate and a hard nosed
competition to our competitors.
What’s new for NTI this year?
Keeping abreast with the increasing
demand in the industry for higher
professional qualifications and
certifications, all divisions of NTI
have geared up to offer the latest
qualifications and certifications
required by the industry.
The IT division of NTI, New Horizons
Computer Learning Center has become
the only authorised centre in Oman
to offer the high-end professional
certifications like VMware and Bluecoat.
The upgradations in technologies
related to Microsoft, Oracle, CompTIA
are anyway a part of their on-going
development programme. In view of
the recent developments, the Business
Skills division of NTI, BizPro has
designed a programme on Employment
Readiness that has helped many
corporates recruit and train their
new recruits in the most efficient and
effective manner.
In addition to providing CAT and
ACCA qualifications, the Financial
Studies division of NTI is now an
authorised centre for providing CIMA
qualifications. The HSE division of NTI
has also started providing IOSH
in Arabic.
The Executive Development
Programmes are offered by the Gulf
School of Business, a division of NTI
that has a wide range of programs to be
offered to the corporate sector.
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INTERVIEW
What attracts students to
Caledonian Engineering College?
I think what attracts students is our
reputation. In Oman, reputation is very
important and the word of mouth is
very strong. People trust nothing more
than a reference. So we definitely get
a lot of recommendations from our
past students. We have parents from
Buraimi, Sharqiyah, and Batinah.
They have options to study near their
houses but they want to come here. This
indicates that what we are doing is right
and this indicator gives me confidence
and comfort that we are going in the
right direction.
Mainly, I would say, students are
attracted by the quality of education we
offer and the variety of programmes as
well as the facilities we provide. And
moreover, we keep on adding value.
There are other colleges who will be
providing similar type of programmes
but we want to provide that competitive
advantage as we understand how the core
values work. So I keep on adding value
which our competitors cannot imitate.
So I reach a stage where others copy and
try to catch up with us but by then we
are already in an advanced stage.
The other main advantage is we lay
emphasis on practical studies. In
technical education, it is important for
students to get exposed to the industry
and receive hands-on training. This
requires a lot of effort and investment BUILDINGCAPACITY
Dr Ahmed Hassan Al Balushi, Acting Dean, Caledonian Engineering College speaks about the college’s aims and goals
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and have invested a lot in providing the
right facilities for practical classes.
Can you tell us about some of the
new programmes that Caledonian
is offering?
In September 2011, we will be proudly
introducing a Masters programme
(MSc) in Maintenance Management
in affiliation with Glasgow Caledonian
University from UK. This is targeted
towards oil and gas professionals. In
the past it was delivered by faculty
from GCU. But we have now agreed
that GCU will train our faculty to deliver
the modules. We don’t want to import
knowledge. This is in line with His
Majesty’s vision, as we create knowledge
and learn from other experiences and
share. Every year we have around 450
students graduate and so far we have
produced more than 2500 graduates.
We produce around 50 per cent of the
engineers in the country. The complete
capacity of the college is 750 students.
Do you have any tie-ups with
industries in Oman?
Caledonian College is unique because
of its relationship with the industry.
We have the industry liaison group,
where we have different members
from the industry who have formed a
committee, which meets twice a year.
We get feedback from this committee
about not only our students but also
the requirements of the industry
because they recruit out students.
This group is very effective. We visit
their organisations to get feedback,
and they meet us every semester. We
hold workshops where we get to learn
about the future trends in the industry.
So we incorporate these learnings
into our programmes. We have made
so many changes in the programmes
based on the recommendations of this
committee. There is nothing better than
having a direct link with the industry
because they will give you feedback
about the quality of your graduates.
We have been told that students of
Caledonian College are better than
others in team work, critical thinking
and leadership. The soft skills add value
to our graduates and help them excel
and differentiate themselves from the
others. This is the educational part
which is different from the content of
the engineering curriculum.
What about staff development?
We support our students when they go
to present papers in other universities
and colleges across the world with an
all expenses paid trip. The other thing
that differentiates our college from the
others is the staff development. We
fund around 80 per cent of the total
cost of staff development initiatives,
for example encouraging faculty
members to pursue further studies.
This is not found in other colleges. We
do this to attract high calibre staff. We
also encourage Omanisation through
schemes for Omani teachers and
students to become academics. We do
have very attractive schemes for Omanis
to become academics.
What, according to you, is
the direction that the Omani
education system needs to take
for students to become world-
leaders?
What we are doing in Caledonian
reflects the whole Omani education
system. Our focus and emphasis
is on adding value to the current
programmes, which have been existing
for the past 15 years. The other goal is
bringing in programmes that is needed
for future like the aforementioned
Masters in Maintenance Management.
Some courses might not be feasible
now but they have the potential for the
future. We have a strong brief that we
want to be the pioneer in the sector
in bringing programmes. It doesn’t
matter if others copy us but we want
to be the first to bring the programmes
in the country. Let others learn from
us, we don’t mind. That is the vision
and strategy.
The other thing is contributing to
building the local capacity. We, in our
own small way, are contributing to the
research and development because
one of our strategic goal is to be active
in research. We have taken good steps
in the area of engineering and we are
concentrating on renewable energy
because we believe that this will be
the future of our country. We are
going to have a centre of excellence
with international research facilities
and centres. We already have a few of
our staff who are actively involved in
this research. They have publications,
research collaborations and they have
interest in that field. They are also doing
their PhDs in that area. Thus we are
contributing to the global Omani vision
of building capacity.
My own personal interest and goal
is to add value to our students and I
see this as a very important vision for
myself. I want our graduates to become
experts in their field. When they
hold a degree in their specialisation,
they should be able to defend their
degree. When they are studying for
five years in our college, my desire is
that my students should be knowledge
creators and knowledge seekers and
not just passive learners in the class.
That is my personal interest. I want to
see my students doing research and
challenging the books and theories.
That comes only when they dig deep
into the knowledge they take from
the classroom. And I always tell my
students, don’t accept minimum from
what you get in the class. The real
knowledge comes when you go and
search for that knowledge by reading
and research. Only when you go
deep, will you be able to defend your
knowledge when you are sitting with
an expert. We are the facilitators, but
you do the research and challenge the
knowledge by doing critical analyses.
(For more information about courses, visit www.cce.edu.om)
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VIEWPOINT
There is now a unique
shift in our approach to
survive on this planet,
though life appears to be stuck
up between a preferable past
and an uninviting present. In
a strange way, probably, we
are coming under the spell
of economic imperialism.
Changing life patterns are
making excessive demand
upon our individual self and
circumstances. Hence, a
modern professional outlook
is desired for all of us, that too,
immediately among our young
generation. This, however, must
envisage a new value chain
dovetailed with greater socio-
economic accountability.
Then, elements catalysing
change need be crafted into a
variety of dynamic opportunities
–enabling youth to act, enjoy and grow
with all sustaining virtues. Even the
outlandish or out-dated strategy or
plan of action could be revamped to
encounter the unforeseen and resolve
challenges.
The art of remaining engaged in any field
to earn a living carries a hidden motto:
one need not require the symbolic
‘albatross’ of shame and penance to be
hung around one’s neck while working
to sustain life. In the ever expanding
professional arena, youth is expected to
have a mind-set to understand that no
job or involvement is inferior and every
type of work-culture has its own social
and economic relevance.
Young people now are exposed to
the heat of a variety of political and
economic disparities added with a
number of other motion offences.
However, beyond this harsh reality lie
hope, aspiration and the inner urge of
many venturesome minds to ride over
It is high time we asserted change with a greater willingness to be more dynamic, more challenging to enable the youth to participate and progress without any inhibition, writes B.N. Sarkar, Principal, Indian School Al Seeb
For a Paradigm Shift
the waves and feel the pulse of
their successful future within
their easy reach. Consequently,
such a mixed scenario demands
community leadership and
social activism in order to
establish a happening society.
It also requires a sensible
polity, allowing youth to
participate and interact with
all mechanisms of governance.
In this, policy makers as well
as the knowledge managers
have to re-endeavour to
provide empathy and values
to accommodate non-linear
programmes while engaging
the young. These efforts must
be more inclusive in nature
and less tokenistic. Besides
this, a synthesis of local and
global cultures is also urgently
needed to channelise young
minds through many a subtle
thought processes into life-excelling
purpose and action. These are to be
done without violence and emotional
upsurge.
FAST TRACK THINKING AND PERFORMINGWhile thinking deeply about engaging
community to mobilise the young
unto thought and action, stimulating
“profession-cum-life – attributes”
become the key rider. Good score is
no longer the only indicator to justify
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and ensure individual’s qualitative
transformation and progress. Rather,
fast track social order demands fast
track ‘thinking and performing mind’-to
absorb change and navigate difficult
decision-making routes without losing
direction. Once the elderly generation
understands this aspect, they could
become the real source for helping
youth apply their mind to strengthen
themselves in setting stimulating goals.
Today, the capacity to engage oneself
with full potential, under any given
situation for a sustainable cause, is the
vital demand of the hour.
There’s a whole school of thought that
asserts about teens knowing the actual
difference between what is real and
what is not. Probably, it is a myth and
not always correct. If that would have
been the case, then they would have
not mostly followed the beaten track in
attempting to choose their professional
life! Undoubtedly, peer group does
generate some kind of fraternity
influence. But, the honest strive to settle
down in life with age old professional
degrees and diplomas without
weighing their long term benefits could
have forced many brilliant minds to
disappear into oblivion. Ironically,
academically weak, who once had no
specific choice of careers, no dreams
either, could possibly be seen enjoying
life by virtue of their engagement, as if
they had been already destined for it!
Now, what could be the logic behind
both of these varying situations!
Let’s struggle a bit to understand
this phenomenon with a normative
thought process. However, in trying
to do so, we might at one end stumble
upon the youth affected by grinding
unemployment and the ill effects of
poorly organised rural, semi-urban or
urban sector while at the other end, we
could still find entrepreneurial ventures
tempting the mortal might to go further
in enhancing material success. Yes,
matter is eclipsing the mind, compelling
precious human labour to glorify
infrastructural design to intimidate
nature and the very existence of all
other forms of organic life on earth.
In the last four decades, we have
experienced monumental heights of
success in the name of liberalisation
followed by their wearied consequences,
affecting human civilisation with utter
scepticism and despair. The earth has
been greatly disturbed and the earthly
folks are in the misery of all sorts of
unusual self-made complications. It
certainly has an alarming impact upon
the young generation for they need to
live better and save this habitat in the
future.
TORCHBEARERS OF THE FUTURE We need to draw a line of demarcation
somewhere and urgently unlearn
and use the current situation to
pave the ways ahead. Each mistake
must ensure a new beginning, new
commitments and new realisation.
Youth in this venture must be treated
as absolute “beginners.” The old idea
of becoming an apprentice to master a
trade for a living , to be a copy writer
to discover creativity to fulfil a great
urge to express in the future, to be an
assistant to a chemist or a scientist , to
be sub-assistant to a renowned editor,
to persist night after night the subtle
nuances of a piece of dramatic action in
the backyards of the theatre, to practice
mathematic problem hour after hour, in
spite of having degrees or qualifications
in innumerable such fields, definitely
draws our attention. The beginners in
spite of requisite qualifications must
undergo severe field training, to have
greater affinity with their trade as
they are to embrace it as well as their
livelihood. Hard work and consistency
with patience to master skills and
attributes that define a profession could
enable the one to discover more than
it is initially perceived. Moreover, this
precisely demands constant monitoring
and mentoring by seniors who have
already groomed themselves in order to
make themselves worthy of their calling.
A similar set of training schemes could
be worked out for other professions
too and the programme of learning
pattern in such cases could be more
emphasized. Subjects that demand
high order thinking pattern also could
be reworked upon to harness the
knowledge-domain to help ‘the beginner
‘attain mastery on it. What we discover
in the process is that we do not disown
conventional wisdom but give a new
approach to prevailing sets of learning
modules. And we are asserting change
with a greater willingness to be more
dynamic, to be more challenging while
expecting more ground made available
to the young to participate and progress
without any inhibition. This sort of
planning is expected to be thought
about in our academic institutions
with much more precision and care.
In the process, many courses would
be required to be re-worked, many
more new professional programmes
would require to be added, further
many policies pertaining to academic
attainment would undergo change.
And government or semi-government
agencies funding them would have to
work again and refashion their schemes
to enable youth to gain larger share
of advantage in seeking a career and
in establishing their lives. The role of
professional counselling would become
enormous.
Students seeking professional success
have to become more knowledgeable
and aware about their competence in
terms of their choice. They would need
to learn the art of remaining connected.
Their communication skills must have
greater competence. And last but not
least, they would gain to mould their
contemporary time to act to their
suitability as they would become the
torchbearers of a meaningful future.
Ultimately, the selection of a career for
a dynamic young life will mean a larger
participation in society and in life.
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INDIA OVERVIEW
The size of the Indian education
sector is expected to double to
$50bn by 2015 with the rise in
government expenditure along with
an increase in middle-class income,
according to a study conducted
recently. According to the report, the
size of the education sector currently
is pegged at $25bn, with higher
education market estimated at $15bn.
The government is planning to spend
about five per cent of gross domestic
product (GDP) in the next five years on
education, as per the study.
The education sector in India is
witnessing growth in private equity (PE)
investment, according to HDFC. The
company plans to foray into the sector,
which according to Keki Mistry, Vice
Chairman and CEO, HDFC, has touched
$190mn in 2010.
The education sector is also witnessing
increase in hiring activities as per
the employment indices of online job
portals Naukri.com and Monster India.
In the month of June 2010, the indices
for Monster India and Naukri.com went
up by nine per cent and 10 per cent,
respectively.
India was ranked number four on the
list of the top 10 preferred destinations
Investing inEDUCATION
The Indian education market has acquired the status of being one among the top ten educational destinations. This has prompted a beeline of not just students to the universities but also investors have begun to queue up to cash in on this boom
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
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for B-school aspirants, according to
the findings of a survey conducted by
the Graduate Management Admission
Council (GMAC).
Further, according to a worldwide
survey of ‘Universal Business Schools
with major international influence,’
conducted by French consulting
firm SMBG amongst deans of 1000
business schools, the Indian Institute
of Management Bangalore (IIM-B)
has been ranked 24th while IIM-
Ahmedabad ranked 55th.
TECHNICAL EDUCATIONTaking a step further, the government
has approved the intended investment
of $519mn to initiate the second phase
of the Technical Education Quality
Improvement Programme (TEQIP).
Of the total project expenditure of
$519mn in the second phase, the World
Bank will contribute $298mn, the
Centre’s contribution according to 11th
Five-Year Plan is $106.8mn, while the
states and private unaided institutions
will invest $110.7mn and $3.42mn,
respectively. The project will be open
for competition and participation by all
the engineering institutions approved
by the AICTE.
The TEQIP scheme has been on since
2003, with World Bank’s assistance.
The scheme was envisaged as a long-
term programme of about 10-12 years,
to be implemented in three phases
for transformation of the technical
education system. The first phase of
TEQIP ended on March 31, 2009,
covering 127 institutions in 13 states.
The Orissa government has signed
memoranda of understanding (MoUs)
with eight mega industries for setting
up quality Industrial Training Centres
(ITCs) in the state in the first phase.
The Industries Association of
Uttarakhand (IAU), an organisation
of micro, small and medium
enterprises (MSMEs), will soon sign
a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with the University of Petroleum
and Energy Studies. Under the MoU,
the IAU will organise workshops and
conferences, and provide inputs from
experts for curriculum development.
E-LEARNINGKapil Sibal, the Indian Union Minister
for Human Resource Development
has announced government’s plans to
launch a scheme, which would bring
in information, communication and
technology (ICT) into elementary
education. The scheme which is likely
to be on the lines of the ICT scheme
for higher education, would focus on
the development of e-contents which
would be used by students at primary
and upper-primary classes for learning
purposes.
The minister recently unveiled a $35
low-cost computer in an attempt to
revolutionise classroom education
across the country. The device allows
students to write and store text, browse
the Internet and view videos, among
other regular features.
Educomp Solutions has announced
an agreement with China Distance
Education Holdings Ltd (CDEL), a
provider of online education in China,
granting the latter exclusive rights
to licence and distribute Educomp’s
products in China (excluding Hong
Kong, Macau and Taiwan).
TRAININGThe training industry in India is a
sunrise industry with a lot of potential.
IndiaCan Education Private Limited,
a 50:50 joint venture with Educomp
Solutions Limited and US-based
Pearson Education, plans to open 250
centres across India by the end of this
financial year. It aims at training over
500,000 persons annually and to make
them ‘ready-to-deploy’ in the industry
by 2012.
“Currently with 50 centres, we plan
a pan-India network of more than
600 vocational training centres in
the next 12-18 months. Each centre
can realistically enrol about 1,000
students,” as per Srinath Venkatesh,
Vice-President (sales, marketing and
operations), IndiaCan.
Recently, Sharekhan and California-
based Online Trading Academy have
entered into a joint venture to provide
trading and investing education in
India.
Core Projects and Technologies Ltd
has signed an MoU with Gujarat
Knowledge Society (GKS) to impart
job-oriented skill upgradation courses
to students from various disciplines
in colleges across Ahmedabad and
Surat districts.
Mumbai University
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Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)
is opening its first learning and
development centre for its campus
trainees. The new centre is equipped to
train 6,000 professionals in a year.
HCL Technologies Ltd has announced
a tie-up with the business process
outsourcing (BPO) training institute,
Orion Edutech. As per the agreement,
Orion will customise its Diploma in
BPO Management (DIBM) to suit HCL’s
industry specific talent requirement.
FOREIGN INSTITUTES IN INDIA Many overseas business schools have
come to India seeking a big revenue
boost, and a chance to understand the
concerns of a developing economy.
In order to regulate the operation
and entry of foreign educational
institutions in India, the government
has introduced the Foreign Educational
Institutions (Regulation of Entry and
Operations) Bill, 2010, in the lower
house of the Parliament on May 3,
2010. Earlier, the Bill was cleared by the
Union Cabinet, which proposes to allow
foreign education providers to establish
campuses in the country and offer
degrees as well.
The Indian School of Business
(ISB) has signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with The
Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy,
Tufts University, US, to support the
setting up of the Bharti Institute of
Public Policy at the upcoming ISB
campus in Mohali, Punjab.
INSEAD, the business school
headquartered in Fontainebleau, Paris,
plans to offer a dedicated, 12 month
programme in business management
for mid to senior-level Indian
executives, with about 10-15 years of
work experience.
University of the West of Scotland
(UWS) has tied up with Punjab-based
GGS Group of Colleges as its India
partner, besides Hyderabad-based
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University (JNTU).
Yale University has signed an
agreement with two of India’s leading
institutions, the Indian Institute of
Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) and
the Indian Institute of Technology-
Kanpur (IIT-K), to develop training
programmes that will create academic
leadership in the country.
The University of Atlanta has
announced the opening of its first
study centre in Indian Subcontinent at
Ahmedabad.
Maastricht University (UM), based
in The Netherlands, inaugurated the
Maastricht Education and Research
Centre (MERC), in Bangalore. A
subsidiary of the Maastricht University,
the MERC will foster academic
collaboration with Indian institutions
and conduct joint researches of social
relevance in India.
Ahmedabad-based Indus Institute of
Technology and Engineering (IITE)
has collaborated with Georgian
College, a leading college in Canada, to
provide a unique Advanced Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering Technology —
Automotive Manufacturing for Indian
students.
“India will import about $320bn in
electronics goods by 2015, from the
present $32bn, which means there is
huge demand and production gap,”
according to Srikanth Jadchela, CEO,
Synopsys Electronics Education and
Research (Seer) Akademi.
Infrastructure major GMR Group
and Schulich School of Business of
York University in Toronto, Canada,
have entered into an understanding
to develop a Schulich campus in
Hyderabad.
The shipping ministry has allocated
$65.9mn to the Indian Maritime
University to create infrastructure
facilities including academic complex,
administrative building, library, hostels
and residential accommodation over the
next five years.
GLOBAL FOOTPRINTSIndian institutes are now collaborating
and establishing offshore campuses in
order to increase their global footprints.
The Institute of Clinical Research India
(ICRI), has entered into a strategic-
cum-academic alliance with the Medical
University of South Carolina (MUSC)
to offer two new courses - Masters in
Health Administration and Master of
Science in Clinical Research. These
courses will be offered through ICRI’s
six campuses in Delhi, Mumbai,
Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dehradun
and Bangalore, apart from its overseas
campuses in Singapore and the UK.
INVESTMENTSThe education sector is one of the thrust
areas for investments as emphasis is
being laid on revamping the systems
through increasing investments.
According to the Kaizen Education
Report released by Kaizen Mgmt
Advisors, the pre-school segment is
worth an estimated $500mn currently
and is expected to grow to $1bn in the
next two years. Further, the segment is
growing at a compounded annual rate
(CAGR) of 30 per cent.
International university endowment
funds have stepped up their presence in
the Indian stock markets to cash in on
the high returns. The number of such
funds investing in India has increased
from six in 2008 to around 20 in 2010,
as per Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) data.
Sequoia Capital, the Indian arm of the
US-based venture capital firm, has
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announced its second round of funding
for $5.54mn to K12 Techno Services
Pvt Ltd, which runs 70 Gowtham Model
School units in Andhra Pradesh.
Edutor Technologies plans to raise
$3mn to expand its rural customer
base for the launch of new content
through its handheld learning device.
The company has decided to tie up with
Government schools to tap the rural
market.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced
its contribution of $1mn – to the newly
set up Education Innovation Challenge
Fund for India – to support innovative
initiatives in science, math and
technology education among students
and teachers in India.
PE firm Mayfield India announced
that it has invested $8.73mn into
Bharti’s Centum Learning. According
to Sanjeev Duggal, CEO and executive
director, Centum Learning, they would
need to invest close to $21.83mn in
the next two to three years in various
activities as he observed that there are
a lot of opportunities in M&A’s in the
vocational training space.
Educomp Solutions Ltd, an integrated
education company, has bought
strategic stake in engineering test prep
player Vidya Mandir Classes Pvt Ltd
(VMC) for around $7.34mn.
Everonn Business Education Limited
(EBEL), a Chennai-based education
services firm, plans to open 500
Indigrow Institute of Professional
Studies (IIPS) centres by 2015. The
company would invest $216,679 in
each centre.
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management
Studies (NMIMS), a premium
management education provider
with centres in Mumbai, Shirpur and
Bangalore, has begun operations from
a new facility in Hyderabad and plans
to set up an integrated campus with an
outlay of $22.59mn at Jedcherla.
The second campus of the Indian
School of Business (ISB) is coming up
in Mohali. Parkash Singh Badal, Chief
Minister of Punjab, laid the foundation
stone for the campus, which would start
the first academic session in the city
for the post graduate programme in
management in April 2012.
The Government plans to set up
four new Indian Institutes of Mass
Communication (IIMCs) from the next
academic year in Kerala, Jammu and
Kashmir, Vidarbha in Maharashtra and
Aizwal in Mizoram, as per Ms Ambika
Soni, Union Minister for Information
and Broadcasting.
India at the forefront of cutting-edge medical technology
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INDIA LISTING
The Indian education system
enjoys an elite position in the
global arena today. And with
each passing year, students from
all over the world head towards the
country to pursue various academic
degreees. According to statistics, India
has the second largest higher education
network in the world.
There are universities focusing on the
study of medicine, arts, languages,
journalism, social work, business,
commerce, planning, architecture,
engineering, and other specialised
studies. The medium of instruction in
most of the institutes is English and
some even conduct special language
classes for students who speak English
as a second language.
With over 343 universities and 17000
colleges, it maybe hard for students to
decide which institutes are the best. We
have narrowed down some of the names
of the prestigious and famous institues
for your easy reference…
ENGINEERINGOne of the most popular choices
for students, India has a plethora
of colleges and universities offering
degrees in various engineering
specialisations. Among these, the Indian
Institutes of Technology (IIT) are at the
top with IIT – Kanpur ruling the roost.
Traditionally there are seven IITs: IIT
Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras,
IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati,
and IIT Roorkee. But recently eight
new IITs have been introduced as well.
The National Institutes of Technology
(NIT) are equally revered, for instance
NIT Warangal and/or NIT Trichy.
But apart from these there are many
HONOUR ROLLYour guide to the best institutions across India
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University Visvesvaraya College of •
Engineering (UVCE), Bangalore
PSG College of Technology, •
Coimbatore
MEDICINEIt is no secret that India has some of the
best medical colleges across the globe.
Be it medical research or doctors at the
forefront of groundbreaking surgical
procedures, India is a beacon of light for
healthcare development in and across
Asia. The most renowned medical
institutes are:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences •
(AIIMS), New Delhi
Maulana Azad Medical College, New •
Delhi
University College of Medical Science •
and Research Centre, New Delhi
Christian Medical College, Vellore•
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune•
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New •
Delhi
B.J. Medical School (BJMC), •
Ahmedabad
Grant Medical College, Mumbai•
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal•
Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai•
COMMERCELet’s talk business. Not all of want to
be doctors and engineers. And with the
workforce really opening up, commerce
subjects have become very popular.
Wondering which ones are the best?
We’ll tell you:
Shri Ram College of Commerce, New •
Delhi
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata•
Loyola College, Chennai•
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, •
New Delhi
Shri Narsee Monjee College of •
Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Symbiosis Society’s College of Arts & •
Commerce, Pune
RA Podar College of Arts and •
Commerce, MUmbai
St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore•
KPB Hinduja College of Commerce •
and Economics, Mumbai
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore•
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIESFrom journalism to history to linguistics
– for those looking for a degree in
liberal arts, India houses some excellent
institutions. Some of the best ones
include:
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, •
New Delhi
St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi•
Loyola College, Chennai•
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and •
Kolkata
Christ University, Bangalore•
Miranda House, New Delhi•
Fergusson College, Pune•
Stella Maris College, Chennai•
Sophia College for Women, Mumbai•
Symbiosis Society’s College of Arts & •
Commerce, Pune
SCIENCEThe study of sciences has always been
popular. We all realise the crucial
role science plays in our lives. From
electricity to biology – everything in
and around us revolve around science.
If science has piqued your curiosity and
you are keen to pursue a career in the
field, then why not consider some of
the colleges in India associated with the
finest degree programmes in science.
St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi•
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata•
Miranda House, New Delhi•
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore•
Sri Venkateshwara College, New •
Delhi
Osmania University College for •
Women, Hyderabad
Mithibai Arts Chauhan Institute, •
Mumbai
Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, •
Bangalore
Scottish Church College, Kolkata•
Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai•
more engineering institutes worth
considering:
Delhi Technological University•
Birla Institute of Technology and •
Science, Pilani
Vellore Institute of Technology•
International Institute of Information •
Technology, Hyderabad
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore•
College of Engineering, Pune•
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute •
of Technology, Surat
Netaji Subhash Institute of •
Technology, New Delhi
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IDP Education Pty Ltd is the
world’s largest student placement
provider. For 40 years, IDP
Education has played a major role
in international education and
development. IDP is co-owned
by 38 Australian universities and
Seek Ltd, Australia’s leading online
employment and training company.
During this time, IDP has placed
more than 300,000 international
students. Each year, students from
various countries choose IDP to
help them transform their dreams
of international study into reality.
Whether it is counselling support
by a qualified student counsellor to
make the right choice of international
education destination, providing
accurate information, smoothing out
the application process or managing
visa applications, international students
really are better placed with IDP. IDP
endeavours to stay in touch with the
students we have placed and help them
transition into their new environment.
You have also recently started
helping students applying to the
US as well. Kindly tell us a little
more about that.
Recently, IDP has commenced recruiting
international students for select
institutions in the United States, Canada
and the UK. We have contracted with a
number of universities in these countries.
In what ways would you say
applying through IDP is better
than individual applications?
All our counsellors are well qualified
to impart the right information. They
are committed to helping students
make the right education choice in the
best possible course and institution.
This personal connection is invaluable
in course selection, application,
enrollment, student visa application
assistance and pre-departure advice
to ensure you are well prepared and
committed to reaching your full
potential. We also have direct contacts
with the universities that are contracted
with us, making the application
turnaround time much faster.
Visa applications maybe a
daunting task. In what ways
does IDP help prospective
students through the
application process?
All our education consultants are
aware of the visa procedures for
different countries. Hence they are
able to guide the students well and
help them present all the documents
in the correct order.
Do you also help students
secure aid/scholarships?
IDP does guide the students by
advising them of the various
available scholarships and the
process involved in seeking these
scholarships.
Do you help students with pre-
departure formalities as well?
Pre- Departure is one of the most
important part of our service.
Our counsellor will assist with
accommodation, airport reception and
organise a pre-departure briefing for the
student to help orient him/her to life
and study in the new destination.
What would your advice be to
prospective students?
Seek advice from an IDP counsellor
and start the process at least a year in
advance. Requirements are country and
university specific for admissions as
well as visa processes. Hence, seeking
guidance at the right time would ensure
a smoother journey for the student.
DESTINATION ABROADIDP just might be the answer if you’re looking for some assistance with your university applications. Kala Rao, Business Unit Manager, IDP Education explains how…
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ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Gift WrapThis one time, my friends and I decided
to pull a prank on our college roommate
while he was on vacation. We wrapped
everything that was his with cling film.
His clothes, shoes, pillows, the pens and
pencils on his desk, and even the TV
in his room! He was stunned when he
returned and we had a good laugh over
it (and helped him ‘unwrap’ everything
after that)!
Twilight ZoneI like to put glitter on my friend’s
freshly washed face towels. Why? I
think it’s funny to see his face all sparkly
after a wash – just like Edward Cullen
(Twilight).
Dental TraumaI just realised my roommate and I have
been using the same toothbrush for
months now. I guess the joke’s really on
both of us.
What’s In A Name?My roommate’s a foreign exchange
student from Korea. We’ve lived
together for the past five months and I
still don’t know her name. I’ve resorted
to calling ‘hey’ since it’d be a little too
awkward to ask her now, “So, what’s
your name again?”
CarpoolMy brother and a bunch of his friends
decided to pull a prank on one of their
roommates. So they carried his smart
car through the entrance hall of their
campus and put it into one of the 10-
person elevators. It took him seven hours
to eventually find his car (by accident
on his way upstairs) and another two to
actually get it out of the elevator.
Snow PatrolLast year, in my sophomore year at
university, it’d snowed three feet. Being
unable to drive because the roads were
unploughed still, my roommates and I
sneaked over to our neighbour’s entry
way at midnight. We made a snow wall
covering their whole doorway, about
eight feet high, six feet across and four
feet thick. We still don’t know who our
neighbours are.
Music MismatchI deleted all the songs on my
roommate’s iPod and replaced them
with Rebecca Black’s Friday.
Pizza DeliveryDuring my freshman year, I had a
super annoying roommate. After she
moved out, I posted fliers around the
entire dorm telling people to text
their favourite colour followed by
their favourite pizza topping to her
number to win a free pizza. For a
month she kept wondering why kept
receiving random texts saying
“Pink Pepperoni” or “Blue
Chicken ‘n’ Cheese”.
Resident EvilI live in an on-campus apartment
complex with two guys per room. For
the entire first semester, I “accidentally”
left things up on my monitor like, the
Wikipedia page for schizophrenia or
websites for ‘Managing Your Anger’
or ‘Dealing With the Voices’. Finally, I
made sure to leave out long documents
about unsolved murders, with notes and
highlights all over them. Needless to
say, it spooked him out and he avoided
me as much as possible. But the rest of
us found it so funny.
College life is all about pulling pranks and random funny moments. Well, maybe not entirely…but here are some confessions from roommates we simply had to share
College Confessions
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SPONSORED FEATURE
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities.
Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongong in Australia, currently ranked in the leading universities in the world, UOWD represented a very early Australian initiative in the Gulf region.
As an independent UAE institution of higher education, UOWD attracts students not just from the UAE and Australia but from all over the world. Approximately 3,500 students representing almost 100 nationalities are currently enrolled at UOWD and enjoy a quality academic experience.
UOWD offers a variety of specialist Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in the areas of Business, Finance and Information Technology. All UOWD degree programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and are also audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency. Their internationally recognised qualifications enable UOWD graduates to pursue rewarding careers in Dubai’s burgeoning employment market.
UOWD programmes include:
UndergraduateBachelor of Business Administration ¡Bachelor of Commerce (with ¡specialisations in Accounting, Finance, HRM, International Business, Management, Marketing)Bachelor of Computer Science ¡(Digital Security Systems, Multimedia Technology)Bachelor of Internet Science & ¡Technology Bachelor of Information Technology ¡(MIS)
PostgraduateMaster of Business Administration (MBA) ¡
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Master of International Business ¡Master of Quality Management ¡Master of Strategic Human Resource ¡ManagementMaster of Strategic Marketing ¡Master of Information Technology ¡ManagementMaster of Engineering Management ¡Master of Applied Finance & Banking ¡Master of Science (Logistics) ¡Master of International Studies ¡Master of Mass Media and ¡Communication
Research Doctor of Business Administration ¡Doctor of Philosophy ¡
Contact details:IDP Education Pty Ltd, Behind Madinat Plaza, Madinat Qaboos,OmanTel: +968 24696452/ 53 or University of Wollongong in Dubai, Blocks 5, 14 and 15, Dubai Knowledge Village. Ph: 800-UOWD. Email: info@uowdubai.ac.aeWebsite: www.uowdubai.ac.ae
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SPONSORED FEATURE
Those who seek excellence and want to be unparalleled in science and knowledge, Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU), which was founded in 1986, is the right place to satisfy their aspirations. The university provides its students with all sorts of necessary support to help them succeed and achieve academic excellence. It has state of the art laboratories and equipment, five technical and general libraries, and hosts and participates in various national and international conferences, seminars, and symposia.
Backed by specialised centres such as the Centre for Career Guidance, Student Counselling Centre, Centre for Educational Technology, Information Systems Centre, Language Centre, nine scientific and research centres, the deanships of Admissions and Registration, Student Affairs, Research, and Postgraduate Studies, students enjoy the best services that provide them with an ideal environment for academic achievements.
Academic Programmes: Besides research, community service, and international cooperation, teaching is considered the university’s foremost mission. SQU offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in its colleges of Arts and Social Sciences, Commerce and Economics, Education, Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing, Law, Engineering, and Science. The nine colleges offer 56 Master’s and 27 Doctoral programmes.
Students wishing to complete their studies in Master’s and Doctorate programmes can apply according to certain conditions and standards associated with each specialisation. SQU also provides a number of full and partial scholarships on
SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY
Future starts here
an annual basis. For a Bachelor’s degree, students are admitted to the university after completing their general diploma in school through the Higher Education Admission Centre.
Since graduate programmes constitute an integral part of building research capacity and provide the country with highly qualified and specialised cadres, the University will expand its Master’s and Doctoral programmes in areas of importance to the Sultanate. As the largest scientific edifice in the Sultanate, the university is proud of its standards of scientific quality. A number of its academic programmes have gained academic accreditation from various international institutions. In order to develop this aspect, the university drafted its strategic plan 2009-2013 to enhance the research capacities and basic infrastructure of the university and provide necessary expertise to effectively contribute to the development of the economy, enrichment of human knowledge and adoption of deliberate strategies. This is in order to achieve its ambitious goals and develop itself to become a first-degree research institution that plays its role in the dissemination of new knowledge on a large scale and contributes to the development of Oman and the world in general.
Research and the march towards achievementResearch is considered a focal point from which the university moves to the future. Due to the availability of a solid ground and generous support for research provided by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said - may God protect him - SQU launched strategic research to achieve accelerated success in addressing many issues and topics in the areas of environment, energy, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, communications, and industrial resources. The university has funded 87 research grants and signed 31 research agreements in 2010. Along with the scientific advisory services, the university carries out joint scientific projects with various universities.
In 2010, the university also organised 26 conferences and symposia and published 380 papers in renowned international scientific journals. In light of these numbers that demonstrate the size of scientific activity of the university, the postgraduate students, in master’s and doctoral degrees, can also be part of this scene through presenting their ideas and research projects and serving the community and the nation.
For more information, visit: www.squ.edu.om
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SPONSORED FEATURE
Murdoch University is a dynamic, modern university with a national reputation for excellence in teach-
ing, research, and student satisfaction. Established in 1973 as a research universi-ty, it is conveniently located approximately 11 minutes by train from Perth’s city centre and 10 minutes by car or bus from the social and cultural centre of Fremantle.
Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle in Western Australia is a relaxed one. Located in Perth, Murdoch University gets the privilege of enjoying the gorgeous West Coast sunsets, beautiful white sand beaches, scenic natural landscapes as well as a cosmopolitan city setting, with blue skies and sunny climate almost all year round!
Murdoch University is committed to the pursuit of excellence and has achieved an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research. With reputable industry partners, Murdoch is one of the leading research universities in Australia.
The research conducted at Murdoch makes a difference – many of Murdoch’s research projects have resulted in benefits to society, including plant disease control, animal health, clean air, waste treatment, and environmental technology. The University takes pride in the fact that it has some of the best-qualified academic staff in Australia.
The university community also believes that a student’s time as Murdoch is
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
Research at Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia
much more than getting a degree. Thus, Murdoch places much emphasis on the whole university lifestyle. After all, university education is not just about research, lectures or the tutorials, it is not only what one learns in class or in the laboratory, it is really what an individual gains from the entire experience. With a student population of 18,000, including some 3000 international students from over 100 countries around the world, excellent staff-student relations, state-of-the-art facilities, excellent student services, and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, Murdoch might just be the experience that you are looking for!
Murdoch has an open door academic policy, which means that students can approach academic staff at any time, rather than only during a set appointment time per week. Academic staff are always very approachable and friendly, and questions are always welcome.
There is always great communication between students and staff, which is probably one of the reasons why Murdoch is the only Australian university to have achieved a 5-star ranking for Graduate Satisfaction 15 times (Good Universities Guide).
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SPONSORED FEATURE
Kaplan International Colleges (KIC) is part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of lifelong
education, owned by The Washington Post Company. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, KIC has partnered with some of the UK’s top universities and offers international students preparatory courses that when completed successfully at the required level, guarantee students a place on their chosen degree programme at their partner university.
KIC’s Foundation Certificate and Diploma programmes prepare students for undergraduate studies, while it’s Graduate Diploma and Pre Masters programmes prepare students for postgraduate study. These programmes
are a combination of academic skills, English language skills and subject modules, delivered by tutors who are highly qualified and experienced. KIC also offers academic programmes integrated with English language preparation for students with a low English level.
Students completing pathway programmes at our colleges can progress to a range of exciting degrees at the college’s partner university in the broad subject areas of science, engineering, business, law and social sciences.
KIC’s network of partner universities is growing continuously. Currently, KIC have colleges in partnership with the universities of Bournemouth, Brighton,
City University London, Cranfield, Glasgow, Liverpool, Nottingham Trent, Sheffield and Westminster.
Each of the Colleges offers students a unique study opportunity. Whilst most of the KIC Colleges are located on the campus of the partner university, for those students who want to experience different study environments, there is also the opportunity to study at a purpose built college, before progressing to the partner university campus. KIC is committed to equipping international students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed at a university in the UK, so when they step out of KIC and into university, they’re confident, fully prepared and on the path to success!
Kaplan International Colleges
Achieve university success in the UK
www.kic.org.uk
For more information and to apply, please contact Al Ahlam Higher Education and Training Services, official representative of Kaplan International Colleges in Oman.
Address: Villa 485, Way No 1007, off Seih Al Maleh Street, Qurum Block 210, MuscatTel: +968-24562623 / +968-99473709Email: info@ahlameducation.comWeb: www.ahlameducation.com
Enrol on a Foundation, Diploma or Pre-Masters course and get guaranteed progression (on successful completion) to one of nine prestigious universities in the UK.
- Bournemouth University - City University London - Cranfield University- Nottingham Trent University - University of Brighton - University of Glasgow - University of Liverpool - University of Sheffield - University of Westminster
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SPONSORED FEATURE
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is an Australian and Queensland Government-
accredited University with multiple awards for providing quality teaching and student support and recognised both nationally and internationally for its outstanding distance education programs.
For over 40 years, we’ve been driven by personal support, understanding, and respecting each and every student’s goals. Many of our students study online, and we provide distance education for students in over 80 countries. USQ was also the inaugural winner of the International Council for Open and Distance Learning (ICDE) prize for institutional excellence for its global education initiatives and expertise in providing flexible learning opportunities around the world
Distance study provides you with the opportunity to study regardless of location, and can allow you to continue meeting other life commitments such as work, family or travel. We provide specialised online programmes designed to make your distance education experience a rewarding one.
You can vary the number of courses you take each semester to further suit your circumstances. You can also choose to study part of your program by distance and part on-campus at our Toowoomba, Springfield or Fraser Coast campuses.
So whether you are studying towards your first career, want to improve your current situation or are looking to broaden your horizons and study something you love,
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Distance education
we’re ready to work alongside you to see your goals fulfilled.
As a distance education student, you will have access to the same high level academic and student support that on-campus students receive. You will have access to all USQ resources, including;
online access to USQ library • resources,UConnect (our online study • environment), free email accounts, • online counselling. •
The only real difference is that you do not have to attend lectures, with the majority of your communication between lecturers and students readily available via email, online discussion boards, video chat, intensive residential (on-campus) schools and telephone rather than face-to-face.
Studying via distance education, or online, means you are provided with all your study materials for each semester, either through the mail or online. These materials are divided into comprehensive weekly portions, keeping your studies in line with what’s happening on-campus – but you are in control and have the flexibility to tailor these materials so that you can study at your own pace during the semester.
At USQ, studying online doesn’t mean that you have to feel separate to everyone else. We understand the challenges of studying via distance and provide a high level of individual support and assistance, and the internet means your study community is as close as your computer.
Want to know more?Please contact us:Email: international@usq.edu.auWeb: www.internationalstudy.com.au
Study via distance education and fast track your careerImagine not having to give up your job to study what you love, or being able to raise a family, work in your business and learn all at the same time. With the University of Southern Queensland's (USQ) distance education, you can.
With 40 years experience in delivering internationally awarded distance (online) education – USQ prides itself on the support we offer you. Studying with us means you will be studying with an Australian accredited University that offers internationally recognised programs and provides you with the skills and support to help you succeed in your chosen career. Regardless of your location, we will do our best to keep you connected to your future ambitions.
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You can choose to study from a wide variety of degrees including:
No time to study on campus?
Distance Education Toowoomba Springfield Fraser Coast
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SPONSORED FEATURE
Navitas is the world’s leading pathway provider allowing students all over the world access
to higher education in United Kingdom , Australia, USA, Canada and Singapore.
Navitas teaches only international students and as a result, students get a personalised experience with smaller class sizes and extra lessons around their lectures to ensure that students get the best results possible. Navitas operates on a tri-mester system meaning that students can join in either September, January or May ensuring that no time is lost.
Navitas offers a range of Degree pathways at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level and guarantees to bring out the best potential in all of its students. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our colleges soon.
What we can offer youNavitas offers a wide range of education services to suit your individual situation and your aspirations. We tailor our courses to meet your specific needs, from fast-track academic studies to additional English language support. With flexible entry dates, you can choose when you want to start your programme. And you also have a choice of exciting, friendly, multicultural destinations for your study – from the beaches and rainforests of Australia, to the mountains and lakes of Vancouver, or the cultural heritage of England.
University programmesIf you’re planning on going to university, Navitas offers pathway programs to help you get there. Combined with our academic and student support services, Navitas programmes help you feel much better prepared for university life.
High school and foundation programmes, degree transfer programmes (DTP)
and English preparation are available at many of our campuses. Through our colleges and our campuses at leading universities, you can also study a range of university level programs. Some of these will enable you to fast track your studies and even earn two qualifications (for example, a Diploma and a Bachelor degree) when you graduate.
English languageNavitas is the largest provider of English language training in Australia. Through our wide range of programmes, we help students, teachers, travellers and migrants develop their English language skills for further study, work and life. Our specialist language school, ACL, is world-renowned for teaching international students the skills they need for academic study. We also provide settlement and integration programmes for migrants and refugees through the Adult Migrant English Programmes.
You can choose to study General English, English for Business, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) preparation, as well as many programmes that combine English language skills with unique cultural experiences.
WorkforceNavitas provides workforce programmes, offering employers business training solutions to meet their requirements for ‘work-ready’, skilled employees, and to provide learners and clients with relevant, practical tertiary and vocational skills, work experiences and support in their career development and working lives. Employees can obtain a range of professional qualifications, and improve their communication and management skills. We can also help our graduates with work placements when they have finished their studies.
Quality education and trainingOur partner universities are internationally renowned for teaching and research, and most of our colleges are located directly on their campus. You will enjoy full access to all university facilities and services, including libraries, computer labs, sporting facilities, on-campus accommodation and employment services.
All Navitas colleges and campuses are accredited by the appropriate government organisations for their country, including the Australian Government Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST) and the British Council. They all report regularly to, and are audited by, government departments and industry associations in each country, to ensure they comply with all current legal guidelines. With up to 26 years’ experience in education and training, Navitas training providers are respected members of key industry organisations, including English Australia and the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET).
Supporting your studyStudy with Navitas, and you’ll be part of a supportive community that will help you develop personally, and maintain a balanced lifestyle, as well as achieve your full academic and career potential. We offer more academic and student support than traditional education providers. We know you’ll need some help adjusting to your new home, so our campuses have a range of student support services.
Most of our lecture classes contain less than 40 students, and tutorial and workshop groups are small. Academic English programmes have a maximum of 12-18 students per class. We also provide more teaching hours – a four hour teaching block per course per week in most classes – so you have the opportunity to fully understand your studies, and fast-track if you want to.
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LISTING
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Sultan Qaboos University
Tel: 24141111 Fax: 24413391
Website: www.squ.edu.om
College of Banking and Financial Studies
Tel: 24505796/ 24505843/ 24505832/ 24502288
Fax: 24502525
Email: info@cbfs.edu.om Website: www.cbfs.edu.om
Ibra College of Technology
Tel: 25587800 Fax: 25549020
Email: information@ict.edu.om Website: www.ict.edu.om
Higher College of Technology
Tel: 24473600 Fax: 24473699
Website: www.hct.edu.om
Institute of Sharia Sciences
Tel: 24700042 Fax: 24780199
Website: www.iofss.net
College of Education (Rustaq)
Tel: 26876202 Fax: 26877026
Website: rustaq.mohe.gov.om
Former College of Education (Sohar)
Tel: 26721091 Fax: 26720160
Website: www.mohe.gov.om
Former College of Education (Sur)
Tel: 25544150 Fax: 25544751
Website: www.mohe.gov.om
Former College of Education (Nizwa)
Tel: 25431376 Fax: 25431112
Website: www.mohe.gov.om
Former College of Education (Ibri)
Tel: 25690159 Fax: 25691696
Website: www.mohe.gov.om
Former College of Education (Salalah)
Tel: 23226611 Fax: 23225620 Website: www.mohe.gov.om
Nizwa College of Technology
Tel: 25431021 Fax: 25431020 Website: www.nct.edu.om
Musanna College of Technology
Tel: 26869080 Fax: 26869257
Website: www.manpower.gov.om
Shinas College of Technology
Tel: 26852800/ 26852900 Fax: 26747426
Email: shinas@ctshinas.edu.om Website: www.ctshinas.edu.om
Salalah College of Technology
Tel: 23226277 Fax: 23226267
Website: www.sct.edu.om
Ibri College of Technology
Tel: 25690664 Fax: 25690676
Email: ibrictwebteam@yahoo.com Website: www.ibrict.edu.om
Institutes of Health Sciences
Tel: 24560085 Fax: 24560384
Website: www.moh.gov.om
Oman Assistant Pharmacy Institute
Tel: 24564042 Fax: 24564042
Website: www.moh.gov.om
Oman Nursing Institute
Tel: 24562775 Fax: 24562388
Website: www.moh.gov.om
Muscat Nursing Institute
Tel: 24562676 Fax: 24565879
Website: www.moh.gov.om
Rustaq Nursing Institute
Tel: 26877181 Fax: 26877182
Website: www.moh.gov.om
Nizwa Nursing Institute
Tel: 25425907 Fax: 25425908
Website: www.moh.gov.om
Ibra Nursing Institute
Tel: 25570073 Fax: 25570076 Website: www.moh.gov.om
Sur Nursing Institute
Tel: 25543901 Fax: 25543902 Website: www.moh.gov.om
Salalah Nursing Institute
Tel: 23216535 Fax: 23216049
Website: www.moh.gov.om
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES IN OMAN
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PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS
Sohar University
Tel: 26720101
Fax: 26720102
Website: www.soharuni.edu.om
Majan College
Tel: 24730400 Fax: 24730490
Email: admissions@majancollege.edu.om
Website: www.majancollege.edu.om
Modern College of Business And Science
Tel: 24583583/ 24583538 Fax: 24583584
Email: info@mcbs.edu.om
Website: www.mcbs.edu.om
Caledonian College of Engineering
Tel: 24536165 Fax: 24535675
Email: cceng@omantel.net.om
Website: www.cce.edu.om
Al-Zahra College for Girls
Tel: 244607299
Website: www.zahracol.edu.om
Mazoon University College
Tel: 24513315/ 24513316/ 24513343 Fax: 24513364
Email: mazoonco@omantel.net.om
Website: www.mazooncollege.edu.om
Oman Medical College (Bowshar Campus)
Tel: 24504608 Fax: 24504820
Website: www.omc.edu.om
Oman Medical College (Sohar Campus)
Tel: 26844004 Fax: 26843545
Email: sohar@omc.edu.om
Website: www.omc.edu.om
Sur University College
Tel: 25542888
Fax: 25540737
Email: suc@suc.edu.om
Website: www.suc.edu.om
Waljat Colleges of Applied Sciences
Tel: 24446660/ 24449194/ 24449155/ 24446899
Fax: 24449196/ 24449197
Email: waljatcm@omantel.net.om
Website: www.waljatcolleges.edu.om
Middle East College of Information Technology
Tel: 24531400 Fax: 24446028
Email: info@mecit.edu.om Website: www.mecit.edu.om
Al Buraimi University College
Tel: 25641866 Fax: 25641855
Email: info@buc.edu.om Website: www.buc.edu.om
Scientific College of Design
Tel: 24513232/ 24513233 Fax: 24513213
Email: info@scd.edu.om
Website: www.scdoman.info
Muscat College
Tel: 24501181/ 24594376/ 24503821/ 24501161 Fax: 24504954
Email: info@muscatcollege.edu.om
Website: www.muscatcollege.edu.om
Oman College of Management and Technology
Tel: 26893366/ 26893003 Fax: 26894070/ 26893068
Email: omancollege@omancollege.edu.om
Website: www.omancollege.edu.om
International College of Engineering and Management
Tel: 24512000 Fax: 24521355
Email: info@icemoman.com
Website: www.icemoman.com
Oman Tourism and Hospitality Academy
Tel: 24521105/ 24521150 Fax: 24522283
Email: office@otha.edu.om
Website: www.otha.edu.om
University of Nizwa
Tel: 25446234/ 25446200
Fax: 25443400
Website: www.unizwa.edu.om
Dhofar University
Tel: 23225061 Fax: 23225064
Email: du@du.edu.om
Website: www.du.edu.om
Gulf College
Tel: 24600665 Fax: 24600226
Email: gcollege@omantel.net.om
Website: www.gulfcollegeoman.com
International Maritime College Oman
Tel: 24521466/ 24521499 Fax: 24521446
Email: info@imcoman.net
Website: www.imcoman.net
Oman Dental College
Tel: 24696171 Fax: 24696174
Email: info@omandentalcollege.org
Website: www.omandentalcollege.org
German University of Technology Oman
Tel: 24493051 Fax: 24495568
Email: info@gutech.edu.om
Website: www.gutech.edu.om
Bayan College
Tel: 24691183 Fax: 24693311
Email: amaal@bayancollege.edu.om
Website: www.bayancollege.edu.om