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.
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Name | The University of Nizwa ![]() |
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Name (Non Latin) | جامعة نزوى |
Acronym | UofN |
Founded | 2004 |
Motto | Minaret al-rashad w'al-'ilm |
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Address | PO Box 34 Nizwa 616 Ad Dakhiliyah Oman |
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+968 2544 6219 |
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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.
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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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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has The University of Nizwa a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
The University of Nizwa's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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The University of Nizwa has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).
The University of Nizwa is a private higher education institution.
The University of Nizwa is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
The University of Nizwa does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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The University of Nizwa is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of the Sultanate of Oman
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