Sohar University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6155 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2300 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 41 | In Oman |
| #1 of 3 | In Sohar |
| #933 of 1,007 | For Entrepreneurship |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 11,970
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- www.su.edu.om
- Languages
- Arabic;English
- Acceptance rate
- 72%*
* Sohar University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 11,970 |
|---|
Research profile
Sohar University has published 2,695 scientific papers with 36,012 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Political Science, and Law.
Sohar University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 12 | 3 |
| 2007 | 11 | 12 |
| 2008 | 18 | 22 |
| 2009 | 11 | 23 |
| 2010 | 31 | 50 |
| 2011 | 48 | 117 |
| 2012 | 52 | 199 |
| 2013 | 86 | 282 |
| 2014 | 66 | 360 |
| 2015 | 63 | 397 |
| 2016 | 77 | 545 |
| 2017 | 90 | 687 |
| 2018 | 119 | 1014 |
| 2019 | 155 | 1374 |
| 2020 | 174 | 2212 |
| 2021 | 292 | 3362 |
| 2022 | 312 | 4545 |
| 2023 | 330 | 6387 |
| 2024 | 418 | 7905 |
| 2025 | 389 | 7975 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Sohar University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition per Semester (OMR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Architecture | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Interior Design | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design | 2 |
| Bachelor of Science in Multimedia | 2 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Sohar University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Arabic, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Literacy Education, Management, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Music Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Public Law, Software Engineering, Teacher Trainers Education |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Computer Science, Curriculum, Educational Administration, Environmental Engineering, Foreign Languages Education, Public Law |
| Doctorate | Educational Administration, Engineering |
Sohar University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Commercial Law, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Computing and Information Technology | Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Multimedia, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Education and Arts | Arabic, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Science Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Language Studies | English, Foreign Languages Education, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | Public Law |
General information
| Alternative names | جامعة صحار |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Research Innovation - Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 44 Sohar, 311 Oman |
|---|---|
| City population | 219,000 |