Sohar University ranked 4th in Oman, 6240th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 88 research topics. Sohar University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,732 academic publications and 16,474 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Oman and 3755th in the World with 998 publications made and 12,726 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #3 of 8 | In Oman |
| #1700 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3755 of 6,684 | In the World |
Sohar University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 4 |
| 2007 | 8 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 | 25 |
| 2011 | 26 | 52 |
| 2012 | 27 | 85 |
| 2013 | 58 | 138 |
| 2014 | 47 | 176 |
| 2015 | 30 | 208 |
| 2016 | 42 | 296 |
| 2017 | 44 | 363 |
| 2018 | 58 | 582 |
| 2019 | 72 | 850 |
| 2020 | 87 | 1293 |
| 2021 | 107 | 1849 |
| 2022 | 161 | 2777 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3330 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Engineering.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Sohar University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Oman and 4421st in the World with 961 publications made and 6,510 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #2 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1670 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4421 of 7,020 | In the World |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 2006 | 8 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 | 16 |
| 2010 | 15 | 29 |
| 2011 | 17 | 50 |
| 2012 | 17 | 66 |
| 2013 | 25 | 80 |
| 2014 | 23 | 99 |
| 2015 | 23 | 137 |
| 2016 | 40 | 153 |
| 2017 | 49 | 172 |
| 2018 | 59 | 248 |
| 2019 | 86 | 318 |
| 2020 | 109 | 525 |
| 2021 | 135 | 927 |
| 2022 | 155 | 1423 |
| 2023 | 160 | 1991 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Environmental Science rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Oman and 3817th in the World with 959 publications made and 12,297 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #3 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1614 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #3817 of 6,798 | In the World |
Sohar University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 | 7 |
| 2010 | 13 | 16 |
| 2011 | 17 | 35 |
| 2012 | 13 | 48 |
| 2013 | 36 | 67 |
| 2014 | 33 | 123 |
| 2015 | 33 | 182 |
| 2016 | 40 | 255 |
| 2017 | 49 | 308 |
| 2018 | 54 | 520 |
| 2019 | 81 | 785 |
| 2020 | 83 | 1175 |
| 2021 | 121 | 1673 |
| 2022 | 170 | 2618 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3202 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Oman and 3942nd in the World with 918 publications made and 6,915 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #3 of 8 | In Oman |
| #1706 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3942 of 6,752 | In the World |
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 | 16 |
| 2009 | 8 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 | 33 |
| 2011 | 22 | 59 |
| 2012 | 30 | 106 |
| 2013 | 44 | 145 |
| 2014 | 36 | 159 |
| 2015 | 21 | 160 |
| 2016 | 41 | 179 |
| 2017 | 35 | 213 |
| 2018 | 46 | 319 |
| 2019 | 82 | 388 |
| 2020 | 89 | 604 |
| 2021 | 109 | 976 |
| 2022 | 125 | 1367 |
| 2023 | 166 | 1796 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Computer Science.
Physics rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Physics in Oman and 4094th in the World with 782 publications made and 9,625 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #3 of 8 | In Oman |
| #1828 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #4094 of 6,603 | In the World |
Sohar University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 5 |
| 2009 | 3 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 | 15 |
| 2011 | 23 | 40 |
| 2012 | 21 | 60 |
| 2013 | 47 | 115 |
| 2014 | 38 | 148 |
| 2015 | 24 | 182 |
| 2016 | 32 | 245 |
| 2017 | 34 | 285 |
| 2018 | 40 | 489 |
| 2019 | 51 | 733 |
| 2020 | 58 | 1078 |
| 2021 | 88 | 1509 |
| 2022 | 130 | 2220 |
| 2023 | 143 | 2662 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Physics.
Biology rankings
Sohar University ranked 4th for Biology in Oman and 4606th in the World with 736 publications made and 9,091 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #4 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1996 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #4606 of 6,770 | In the World |
Sohar University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 |
| 2008 | 7 | 6 |
| 2009 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 | 16 |
| 2011 | 13 | 28 |
| 2012 | 8 | 32 |
| 2013 | 23 | 60 |
| 2014 | 24 | 87 |
| 2015 | 19 | 118 |
| 2016 | 23 | 133 |
| 2017 | 33 | 205 |
| 2018 | 44 | 327 |
| 2019 | 59 | 486 |
| 2020 | 66 | 796 |
| 2021 | 115 | 1062 |
| 2022 | 135 | 1845 |
| 2023 | 119 | 2316 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Biology.
Chemistry rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Oman and 4315th in the World with 668 publications made and 9,217 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #3 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1945 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #4315 of 6,447 | In the World |
Sohar University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 2007 | 7 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 | 14 |
| 2011 | 19 | 39 |
| 2012 | 19 | 55 |
| 2013 | 42 | 94 |
| 2014 | 42 | 126 |
| 2015 | 21 | 144 |
| 2016 | 25 | 200 |
| 2017 | 24 | 243 |
| 2018 | 26 | 408 |
| 2019 | 43 | 573 |
| 2020 | 42 | 885 |
| 2021 | 80 | 1276 |
| 2022 | 121 | 2052 |
| 2023 | 111 | 2470 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Chemistry.
Mathematics rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Oman and 3944th in the World with 643 publications made and 4,768 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #3 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1694 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #3944 of 6,305 | In the World |
Sohar University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 | 19 |
| 2012 | 5 | 27 |
| 2013 | 20 | 54 |
| 2014 | 12 | 74 |
| 2015 | 12 | 76 |
| 2016 | 25 | 89 |
| 2017 | 36 | 112 |
| 2018 | 33 | 148 |
| 2019 | 65 | 276 |
| 2020 | 68 | 373 |
| 2021 | 92 | 667 |
| 2022 | 104 | 1064 |
| 2023 | 116 | 1351 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Business in Oman and 3736th in the World with 576 publications made and 3,638 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #3 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1496 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3736 of 6,187 | In the World |
Sohar University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 | 11 |
| 2010 | 11 | 14 |
| 2011 | 9 | 29 |
| 2012 | 14 | 43 |
| 2013 | 7 | 53 |
| 2014 | 10 | 59 |
| 2015 | 14 | 73 |
| 2016 | 27 | 71 |
| 2017 | 25 | 97 |
| 2018 | 27 | 125 |
| 2019 | 60 | 221 |
| 2020 | 70 | 336 |
| 2021 | 81 | 600 |
| 2022 | 87 | 846 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1284 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Business.
Psychology rankings
Sohar University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Oman and 3962nd in the World with 524 publications made and 3,272 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #3 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1586 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #3962 of 6,528 | In the World |
Sohar University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 5 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 | 22 |
| 2012 | 4 | 24 |
| 2013 | 11 | 33 |
| 2014 | 10 | 40 |
| 2015 | 9 | 44 |
| 2016 | 22 | 58 |
| 2017 | 32 | 75 |
| 2018 | 34 | 106 |
| 2019 | 59 | 137 |
| 2020 | 51 | 213 |
| 2021 | 84 | 389 |
| 2022 | 84 | 642 |
| 2023 | 98 | 827 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Psychology.
Medicine rankings
Sohar University ranked 4th for Medicine in Oman and 4828th in the World with 499 publications made and 3,252 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Psychiatry, Health Science.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #4 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1995 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #4828 of 6,680 | In the World |
Sohar University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 | 5 | 18 |
| 2011 | 11 | 36 |
| 2012 | 4 | 23 |
| 2013 | 9 | 54 |
| 2014 | 9 | 48 |
| 2015 | 6 | 44 |
| 2016 | 13 | 61 |
| 2017 | 28 | 66 |
| 2018 | 37 | 98 |
| 2019 | 59 | 153 |
| 2020 | 46 | 243 |
| 2021 | 81 | 442 |
| 2022 | 75 | 695 |
| 2023 | 83 | 845 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Medicine.
Economics rankings
Sohar University ranked 2nd for Economics in Oman and 3515th in the World with 428 publications made and 3,746 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #2 of 7 | In Oman |
| #1341 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #3515 of 5,995 | In the World |
Sohar University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 | 10 |
| 2011 | 8 | 27 |
| 2012 | 8 | 18 |
| 2013 | 7 | 41 |
| 2014 | 2 | 45 |
| 2015 | 12 | 71 |
| 2016 | 18 | 48 |
| 2017 | 17 | 86 |
| 2018 | 17 | 145 |
| 2019 | 37 | 196 |
| 2020 | 47 | 286 |
| 2021 | 65 | 479 |
| 2022 | 78 | 705 |
| 2023 | 83 | 1177 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
Sohar University ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Oman and 3590th in the World with 181 publications made and 1,435 citations received. Main research topic: Fashion Design.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #2 of 6 | In Oman |
| #1352 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #3590 of 5,720 | In the World |
Sohar University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2006 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 | 7 |
| 2011 | 3 | 16 |
| 2012 | 8 | 23 |
| 2013 | 11 | 22 |
| 2014 | 6 | 28 |
| 2015 | 5 | 38 |
| 2016 | 12 | 36 |
| 2017 | 6 | 36 |
| 2018 | 11 | 71 |
| 2019 | 10 | 80 |
| 2020 | 12 | 107 |
| 2021 | 28 | 190 |
| 2022 | 23 | 232 |
| 2023 | 23 | 297 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Sohar University in various areas of Art & Design.
| Art & Design subfield | Oman ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Fashion Design | 2 | 1203 | 3152 |
