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
There are currently 5 students and 20 active alumni of the university who are from Oman. 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 per cent 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.
- We are ranked 12 in the UK for education studies.
- Brighton is ranked 8 in the country for our engineering degrees.
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. Our next confirmed visits are:
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.
Ozaiba
Global Vision for Academic Services
Tel: +968 2 456 6852
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.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require students taking the شهادة ال ثان وي ة ال عامة (General Secondary Education Certificate) to take and successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.
If you have further questions about applicants from this country, please contact the International Office on 01273 64 2409 or international@brighton.ac.uk.
Postgraduate
We require a bachelor degree from Sultan Qaboos University, a recognised private university or a private university college in Oman.
| 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 equivalency
We will not accept an Omani English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements.
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.
Academic preparation courses at our International College
Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College. Let us know if you would like to speak with other students from Oman.
English language preparation courses at our Language Institute
The University of Brighton Language Institute 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:
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
Please contact us if you have a question or
enquiry.