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We are proud of this university; and more than that, we are proud of you in Oman and elsewhere.
Knowledge is renewable, and we have to add something new to world knowledge.
Welcome to Sultan Qaboos University
Vice Chancellor
H.E. Dr. Ali Al-Bemani
Vice-Chancellor
Praise be to Allah and Blessings be upon Prophet Mohamed.
Peace be upon you
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I am pleased and honored to have been appointed the fifth Vice-Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University, after serving the university in a number of posts, initially as an academic in the Petroleum Department of the College of Engineering, and subsequently as Assistant Dean of the College of Engineering, Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Community Service.
According to the dignified faith bequeathed upon me from His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed – May Allah guard and protect him, I confer my benign appreciation and tribute to his Majesty and my sincere loyalty and gratitude is uttered towards HM's honor and all the attention and unremitting care towards the University requirements is benevolently gratified – God Keep him, and may the University be vastly distinguished Academic and Research wise.
I would like to welcome you to the Website of Sultan Qaboos University. We live in a technological age where innovation and modernization are crucial for the development of society, and we hope our website reflects SultanQaboosUniversity's commitment to this through its academic programmes, medicine and research, as well as through community service. We are striving to achieve our target of making SultanQaboosUniversity a truly distinguished university in the world. This goal will challenge us to compete at a global level to offer the highest standards in education, training and research.
Once again, I welcome all visitors to the website and call upon students, researchers and staff to make best use of the services offered and to contribute to its ongoing improvement.
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Mission
Sultan Qaboos University is committed to preserving and disseminating the following core values:
Excellence in teaching and learning, research and community service.
Adherence to the highest standards of professional ethics.
A learning environment characterized by academic freedom.
An enhanced spirit of research and creative thinking.
Nurtured development and quality maintenance.
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Objectives
As stated in the University Law issued by Royal Decree No. 71/2006 dated 2nd July 2006, Sultan Qaboos University aims to achieve the following objectives in the areas mentioned:
Higher Education
Graduation of alumni cohorts who value their cultural and Islamic heritage and are keen to strengthen their faith in God and their loyalty to the nation and the Sultan.
Preparation of Omani youth who are strong in morals, committed to scientific inquiry, qualified academically, and trained to be self-dependent and ready for continuous service to their country.
Preparation of creative and innovative Omani youth who are lifelong self-learners.
Provision of specialists and experts of Oman in diverse fields, taking into account the changing need of the marketplace and working within the framework of state policy on resource development.
Constant modernization of the educational process at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Research
Conduct research and studies, both theoretical and applied, to serve the community and contribute to the generation of scientific solution to social and economic problems.
Research linked to the Sultanate's comprehensive development plans and social vision.
Preparation of Omani scientists, researchers and experts capable of undertaking organized, systematic and innovative work in diverse areas of science, arts and technology.
Community Service
Participation in community service and development through direct and continuous interaction with economic, social and cultural institutions, and the provision of scientific and technical advice to enable these institutions to utilize the University's skills and expertise.
Human resources development through continuous academic and training programs for social institutions and through the dissemination of scientific and human knowledge throughout the nation.
Cooperation with Other Academic Institutions
International links and exchange with other academic institutions, particularly those in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.
Interaction with international academic experience in all areas of thought, science and culture.
Performance Evaluation
The use of evaluation studies conducted by consultation teams, particularly in the following areas:
Organization of the relationship between the University Council and the University's institutions in both academic and administrative spheres in a way that facilitates smooth operation and functioning.
Development of teaching programs and quality standards and the encouragement of student activities.
Training that develops academic staff skills and enhances performance; also the creation of appropriate incentives.
Development of academic research plans and programs and organization of research training.
Cooperation with leading international universities and institutions.
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