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Postgraduate Studies Guide Deanship of Postgraduate Studies 2 About Oman Oman lies on the south east corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Its coast extends to a distance of 1,700 km from the Strait of Hormuz in the north to the borders of the Republic of Yemen in the South, overlooking three seas: the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is bordered on the west by the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. IMPORTANT FACTS Population 3,300,600 including 666,000 expatriates Language Arabic (official), English (widely spoken) Capital City of Muscat Natural Resources Oil, Natural Gas, Copper, Fishery, Agriculture Local Time GMT + 4 Currency Omani Rial= $ 2.58 Business Hours Government: 07:30ɒ14:30 Private Sector: 08:00ɒ13:00 and 16:00ɒ19:00 Shopping Hours 09:00amɒ11:00pm Sultanate of Oman 2015 Sultan Qaboos University 3 On the 20th of November 1982, the foundation stone of Sultan Qaboos University was established as a fulfillment of the promise of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. After four years, the University received its first batch of students in September 1986. The University has six colleges in the sciences and four colleges in the humanities. The Arabic language is the medium of instruction in the College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Law and College of Education. The English language is the medium of instruction in the Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences, Engineering, Science, Commerce and Economics, and Agricultural and Marine Sciences. The University is staffed with distinguished Omani and international faculty members. The academic year consists of two regular semesters: autumn and spring, each totaling 16 weeks. The summer semester extends for 8 weeks. About SQU Sultan Qaboos University Postgraduate Studies Guide Deanship of Postgraduate Studies 4 MISSION The mission of the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies at Sultan Qaboos University is to promote nationally and internationally the high quality postgraduate programs offered at Sultan Qaboos University and to support colleges by: • Coordinating all matters relevant to admission, registration and graduation of postgraduate students. • Marketing and publicizing of programs. • Administering of the Postgraduate Academic Regulations. • Managing scholarship. • Offering workshops and courses to develop postgraduate students’ and faculty members’ skills in research and scholarship endeavors. OBJECTIVES The main objectives of the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies are to: • Implement the University postgraduate academic guidelines and policies. • Support the University and Colleges’ endeavors to produce high quality graduates. • Serve the needs of Omani and international students, who desire to advance their knowledge, innovation and skills in the workplace. Deanship of Postgraduate Studies Mission & Objectives 2015 Sultan Qaboos University 5 Deanship of Postgraduate Studies POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS College PhD Masters Agricultural and Marine Sciences 5 8 Arts & Social Sciences 3 10 Economics and Political Science 0 3 Education 5 11 Engineering 6 9 Law 0 4 Medicine and Health Sciences 8 8 Science 7 9 Nursing 0 1 SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship are available for both masters and doctoral studies. Based on merit, they may include tuition waiver and stipend/ monthly allawance. Postgraduate Programs & Scolarships Postgraduate Studies Guide Deanship of Postgraduate Studies 6 We offer skills courses and seminars, specifically designed to support graduate students during their studies. These cover a variety of topics including Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers; Basic Safety in the Laboratory and Field; Communication; Presentations; Critical Thinking; and other professional skills. Skills Programs Skills Progrmas 2015 Sultan Qaboos University 7 POSTGRADUATE FACILITIES Postgraduate teaching and research are supported by well equipped laboratories in various colleges. In addition, various centers support the educational needs of postgraduate students. Facilities Postgraduate Facilities • Community Service and continuing Education • Excellence in Teaching and Learning • Independent learning Centre • Education Technology • Student Counselling • Information System • Staff Devlopment • Language Centre • Career Guidance SUPPORT CENTRE Postgraduate Studies Guide Deanship of Postgraduate Studies 8 RESEARCH THEMES Research at SQU can be broadly grouped under eight themes, which cut across disciplines, colleges and reseach centers: • Enviromental and biological research • Life and health sciences research • Humanities and social sciences research • Information and communication systems research • Fundamental research • Materials research • Educational research • Industry-related research RESEARCH CENTERS AT SQU The University has nine research centers including: • Remote Sensing and GIS • Omani Studies • Center for Environmental Studies • Earthquake Monitoring • Communication and Information • Oil and Gas • Water Research • Excellence in Marine Biotechnology • Humanities Research • Earth Science Research Research at SQU 2015 Sultan Qaboos University 9 Postgraduate Studies Guide Deanship of Postgraduate Studies 10 DEPARTMENT Admission (+968) 2414 5903 postgrad@squ.edu.om Academic Affairs (+968) 2414 5914 dps_students@squ.edu.om Scholarships (+968) 2414 5905 dps_scholarships@squ.edu.om Contact us 2015 Sultan Qaboos University 11 FOR MORE INFORMATION Please visit our website at : www.squ.edu.om/ps Sultan Qaboos University Deanship of Postgraduate Studies 2015 © uploads/Litterature/ mini-guide 1 .pdf