SQU International Student Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Two full master's scholarships a year for international students coming from outside Oman, covering tuition plus a monthly allowance and an annual flight.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Oman
Funding
Full scholarship: tuition fees plus a monthly allowance of 250 (listed as OMR) and an annual two-way economy ticket to the nearest international airport to permanent residence. Scholars may work up to 10 hours a week.
Eligible applicants
Unconditionally admitted international master's students living outside Oman
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Overview
SQU International Student Scholarship (Postgraduate) is offered by Sultan Qaboos University for Master’s study in Oman. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Monthly allowance
Included
Annual return flight
Included
Application fees and bridging courses
Not included
Full scholarship: tuition fees plus a monthly allowance of 250 (listed as OMR) and an annual two-way economy ticket to the nearest international airport to permanent residence. Scholars may work up to 10 hours a week. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-resident international students.
- International eligibility
- Only two places for master's students. Application fees and bridging courses are not covered.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Unconditional admission; CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Oman
Official eligibility summary
For international students who come from outside Oman to study and do not reside in Oman, who are unconditionally admitted and study full time. A minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the undergraduate degree applies for master's. No separate application: nomination is automatic through the International Students Section.
Applicant profile
- Unconditionally admitted international master's students living outside Oman
Study route
- Master’s study in Oman
Current-cycle criteria
- For international students who come from outside Oman to study and do not reside in Oman, who are unconditionally admitted and study full time. A minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the undergraduate degree applies for master's. No separate application: nomination is automatic through the International Students Section.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for and gain unconditional admission to a master's programme.
- 2
Nomination is made automatically by the International Students Section.
- 3
Sign the scholarship contract in the fourth week of study.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Allocated per academic year; the page gives no deadlines.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Sultan Qaboos University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.