International Office

Oman

Entry requirements

We are happy to consider overseas applications on a case by case basis.  As a general guide:

Foundation:

A minimum of 60% pass in the Thaniwaya Amma (General Secondary School Certificate)

Undergraduate:

Successfully pass a recognised foundation programme.  If you have a diploma from a recognised institution, you can be considered for the first year of a degree programme.  If you have a strong GPA you may be considered for Year 2 of a relevant degree programme.  

A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate are also accepted.  Students with a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Higher Diploma can be considered for advanced entry onto a relevant undergraduate degree programme.

Postgraduate:

We require a good degree pass of 2nd class or above. We would also expect a 'Very good' GPA from Oman. 

For entry onto our MBA International, students will also need at least 3 years relevant work experience after graduation in a managerial or supervisory capacity.  Work experience is also required for several other postgraduate courses and many courses will require you to have studied relevant subjects. Please see our full course list for more details.

PhD:

Students holding a good Masters Degree will be considered for PhD study upon submission of a research proposal. Please visit our Graduate School pages for information on specific areas of research.

English Language requirements:

We accept IELTS, TOEFL, IGCSE  and several other certificates. The required score will depend on your level of entry and your chosen course. Please visit English language requirements for more details. We offer Pre-sessional English language programmes for applicants who do not yet meet the required English level for entry onto our degree courses.

Our representatives

If you would like to apply to the University of Portsmouth, please contact one of our representatives for information and advice:

Al-Ahlam Higher Education Services

PO Box 309, Mina Al Fahal 116, Oman
Tel: +968 2456 2623
Fax: +968 2456 2623
Email: info@ahlameducation.com

Global Vision for Academic Services

Al Wafa Centre for Higher Education Services
Building No. 208/A, November 18th Street, Al Ozaiba, Muscat
Tele/Fax: +968 2449 9744
Email: oman@visionedu.co.uk

IDP

Nizwa House, ground floor, behind Al Madina Plaza,
Madinat Qaboos, PO Box 768, PC 130, Al Atahibah, Muscat
Tel: +968 246 96452
Fax: +968 246 96451
Contact: Kala Rao
Email: kala.rao@idp.com 

Eurostudies - UK Office

Clarendon EnterpriseCentre, Bristol & West House, 2nd Floor
Post Office Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1BL
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 313634
Fax: +44 (0) 1202 313601
Email: info@eurostudies.co.uk
Web: www.eurostudies.co.uk

International Placement Services / Canam - UK Office

17 Station Road, Bournemouth BH23 1QY
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 478853
Email: arniebutt@eduplacement.com