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The University of Nizwa

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Overview

Founded in 2004, The University of Nizwa is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Nizwa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ad Dakhiliyah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of the Sultanate of Oman, The University of Nizwa (UofN) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Omani higher education institution. The University of Nizwa (UofN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old Omani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Omani higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UofN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The University of Nizwa's Control Typeprivate

Entity

The University of Nizwa's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Nizwa' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

The University of Nizwa's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة نزوى
Acronym UofN
Founded 2004
Motto Minaret al-rashad w'al-'ilm
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University Location

Address PO Box 34
Nizwa
616 Ad Dakhiliyah
Oman
The University of Nizwa's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The University of Nizwa Phone Number +968 2544 6219
The University of Nizwa Fax Number +968 2544 6340

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The University of Nizwa's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Nizwa's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University of Nizwa's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The University of Nizwa.

The University of Nizwa: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic The University of Nizwa's admission information.

The University of Nizwa's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The University of Nizwa's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The University of Nizwa a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Nizwa's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


The University of Nizwa's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


The University of Nizwa's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 34 PC616, Birkat al-Mouz
Nizwa 616
25446219


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The University of Nizwa.

The University of Nizwa's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Nizwa has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


The University of Nizwa's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


The University of Nizwa's Control Type Control Type

The University of Nizwa is a private higher education institution.


The University of Nizwa's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Nizwa is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University of Nizwa's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


The University of Nizwa's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The University of Nizwa does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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The University of Nizwa's Library University Library

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The University of Nizwa's Housing University Housing

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The University of Nizwa's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Nizwa's main services:


The University of Nizwa's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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The University of Nizwa's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

The University of Nizwa's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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The University of Nizwa's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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The University of Nizwa's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The University of Nizwa's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Nizwa is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of the Sultanate of Oman


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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