Oman

Introduction

If you are from Oman and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.

Our connections

Students from Oman choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.

• Our degree and masters courses in business, management and economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). The latest Research Assessment Exercise determined that 70% of our research in business management is of international standing.
• Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
• Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. Become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced professors who share real world knowledge with students.

Meet us

Meet us in Oman

International officers and academics from the University of Brighton visit Oman regularly, so you get the chance to meet us in a city near you. We do not currently have any scheduled visits.

If you have any questions, please message our International team who will be happy to help.

Meet our international representatives

We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Oman. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.

Mina al Fahal

Al Ahlam Higher Education Services
Tel: (+968)24562623
Email:kate@ahlameducation.com
Web: www.ahlameducation.com

Ozaiba

Global Vision for Academic Services
Tel: +968 95716547
Email: oman@visionedu.co.uk
Web: www.visionedu.co.uk

Entry requirements

Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Oman to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.

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Academic equivalencies

Undergraduate
We require students taking the شهادة الثانوية العامة (General Secondary Education Certificate) to take and successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.

Students with an Omani Diploma can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you have any questions, please message our International team who will be happy to help.

Postgraduate

We require a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.4 (out of 4.0) from a recognised Omani university.

Equivalencies

Omani classification (cumulative GPA)	English translation or equivalent
3.30–4.00	1st
2.70–3.29	2:1
2.30–2.69	2:2

English language requirements

We will not accept an Omani English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements.  Find out more about our English language requirements.  

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Improve your academic and English language ability

If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.

Degree preparation courses at the International College

If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.

Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.

English language preparation courses at our Language Centre

The University of Brighton Centre for Academic English Language Development provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.

Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.

Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.

Immigration and visas

Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Oman. To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.

To make your visa application in Oman, contact the UK Home Office.

For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.

British Council office

If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Oman.

Money

Students from Oman are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:

• Undergraduate international scholarships
• Postgraduate international scholarships

Our graduates

Yaseer Al Lawati from Oman shares about his experience of studying Law with Business LBB at Brighton Business School, University of Brighton.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please message our International team who will be happy to help.