Sohar University (Oman): Building a Knowledge Nation and a Global Brand

Sohar University (SU) is a progressive and modern institution that meets the needs of contemporary society and contributes to the economic and cultural wellbeing of the city of Sohar, to the Sultanate and Oman’s international neighbors. The university was established as the first private University in Oman with approximately 200 students studying Business, IT, and Engineering. It has grown since then to more than 6500 students in 6 faculties, studying more than 35 programs. In its path toward establishing global brand, the university has established many local and international partnerships and has collaborated to build research with impact. In preparing for university status, the university’s sponsors have had to formulate a vision of how the requirements for higher education will develop in the foreseeable future. Over the next 25 years, it is envisaged that higher education will be preoccupied by the pursuit of quality and a commitment to high standards. The dream has become reality with 20 years of committed development toward such quality and sustainability of higher education, the building of a knowledge nation and, establishing Sohar University as one of Oman’s leading universities and as part of the Sultanate’s global brand. “Sohar University is now well placed to capitalize on the achievements of its formative years and will confirm its place amongst the leading providers of higher education in the Sultanate” (Professor Barry Winn, Sohar University Vice-Chancellor 2021). This in turn will definitely lead to secure a well-reputed global brand.