Muscat – Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has officially opened applications for international undergraduate students for the academic year 2025/2026. The announcement was made by the university’s Deanship of Admissions and Registration, with the application window running from Wednesday, July 30 to Sunday, August 17.

This year’s admission cycle marks the launch of a new strategic initiative called ‘Afaq’, designed to broaden access to higher education and support Oman’s national development goals under Oman Vision 2040. The programme targets both international students and Omani students seeking academic specialisations not currently offered through the Unified Admission Center.

SQU noted that all applications must be submitted online, and applicants must upload required documents in PDF format only. Incomplete submissions or failure to meet entry requirements will result in disqualification.

Priority will be given to candidates with the highest competitive scores. Additionally, applicants holding non-Omani certificates must submit an equivalency letter from the Ministry of Education. Accepted students will be given a limited period to confirm their offer, after which unconfirmed seats will be forfeited.

The university reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, stating that it reserves the right to reject any application that does not adhere to the guidelines or fails to meet admission standards.

More information is available at: www.squ.edu.om

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