Oman

The University of Greenwich welcomes students from Oman studying foundation, undergraduate (Bachelor) degree, and postgraduate (Master’s) degree programmes.

To join our programmes you will need to meet both academic and English language entry requirements before you start the programme. You need not wait until you satisfy all the entry requirements before you apply to study with us.

Entry requirements

Foundation and undergraduate degrees

For entry to the International Foundation Programme, in either September or January, you will need to have

• An IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of education and been awarded the Thanawiya amma

For entry to our four year extended degree programmes in engineering, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of education and been awarded the Thanawiya amma

For entry to Year 1 of three year Bachelor degree programmes, you will need to pass the International Foundation Programme. If you have an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and very good marks in your Thanawiya amma, and have completed the Foundation year at Sultan Qaboos University, you may be considered for Year 1 of a degree.

You may also apply for Year 1 if you have completed the first year of a relevant degree or you have an International Baccalaureat or A levels.

Advanced standing to Year 2 is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree from Sultan Qaboos University or from a recognised university or to Year 3 of some degrees if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Oman. You will need an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Master’s degrees

For entry to our Master’s programmes, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent or
• TOEFL of 93 (with a minimum R22, L21, S23, W21) and to have a four year degree from the Sultan Qaboos University or from a recognised university

An International Foundation Programme (Advanced) is available to graduates who have an IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and who wish to prepare themselves for postgraduate study.

Certain programmes have special requirements. For example, some MBA programmes require work experience after graduation at an appropriate level; and those for architecture need to submit a portfolio of their work.

English language courses

Summer pre-sessional English language courses and International Foundation Programmes are available.

International Office

The International Office is a dedicated department, here to assist international students and guide them through the application process. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Telephone: +44 020 8331 8136
Fax: +44 020 8331 8625
E-mail: international@gre.ac.uk

Contact our local representatives for more information:

Mr Pujan Mittal
International Placewell Consultants
FZ-LLC, Block 13, Office No F-18
Dubai Knowledge  Village
PO Box 46875
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Telephone: 04 3911178 or 050 4293760
E-mail: pujmit@yahoo.com

OR

Global Vision for UK Education - Oman
Al Wafa Centre for Higher Education Services
Building No. 208/A
Road No. 46 - Al Ghobra
Muscat - Sultanate of Oman

Telefax: 00968 24499744
E-mail: diala.qarqash@visionedu.co.uk or oman@visionedu.co.uk
Website: www.visionedu.co.uk

OR

Al Ahlam Higher Education Services
PO Box 309, Mina Al Fahal, Post Code 116 Oman

Telephone/Fax: 968 245 62623

E-mail: ahlam@omantel.net.om