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Dhofar University (du.edu.om) is a private university in Oman that lists five academic units: the College of Arts & Applied Sciences, the College of Commerce & Business Administration, the College of Engineering, the College of Law, and the Centre for Preparatory Studies. Its main degree structure is a two-year diploma and a four-year bachelor's, and the College of Law additionally offers a master's program. The university describes itself as the first private university in Oman to follow the American system of higher education.
The Colleges at a Glance
| Academic unit | Programs mentioned on the site |
|---|---|
| College of Arts & Applied Sciences | Part of the university's academic program offerings |
| College of Commerce & Business Administration (CCBA) | Programs in business management |
| College of Engineering | Curricula balancing science-based engineering practice with professional practice |
| College of Law | Full bachelor's and master's degree programs across legal fields, on a credit-hour system |
| Centre for Preparatory Studies | One-year bridge course for high school graduates |
The site presents these as the university's colleges and centre; it does not publish a full course-by-course list on the pages reviewed, so specific majors within each college should be confirmed through the academic programs section or the admissions office.
How the Degree Structure Works
Dhofar University's programs follow a two-tier structure:
- Two-year diploma — a shorter qualification in a field.
- Four-year bachelor's degree — the main undergraduate pathway.
The College of Law is the exception in scope: it offers both bachelor's and master's degrees, and its programs are organized on a credit-hour system covering the range of legal fields.
The Centre for Preparatory Studies
This is a one-year bridge course designed to prepare high school graduates for university majors. The site notes that most university students in Oman undertake this kind of preparation, so prospective students should expect it as a possible first step before entering a college program.
What to Check Before Applying
- Which college fits your goal — business, engineering, law, or arts and applied sciences. The choice determines your degree title and duration.
- Diploma vs. bachelor's — decide whether the two-year diploma or the four-year bachelor's matches your plans; the site describes both as available pathways.
- Preparatory year — confirm whether your admission requires the Centre for Preparatory Studies bridge course.
- Law applicants — the College of Law is the only unit the site describes as offering a master's, so it is the relevant entry point for postgraduate legal study.
For program-level details such as specific majors, entry requirements, and application deadlines, use the "Prospective Students" section of du.edu.om or contact the university directly, since the overview pages do not list every program.