Admission and Fees

The College welcomes all applicants to its programs of study regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, ethnic origin or disability.  There is no upper age limit on entry: however, applicants must be 17 years old at the start of their studies.  Applicants of 30 years old and over are considered as mature students. 

Admission to the Foundation Program 

To enroll onto the Foundation Program you need to take the following steps: 

STEP 1

• Be at least 17 years old
• Have at least one of the following qualifications:
  1. A General Secondary Certificate                (Al-Thanawia Al-Ama for Omani nationals)
  2. 1 pass at GCE 'A-Level' together with 3 passes at GCSE grade C or above
  3. Advanced GNVQ
  4. Full International or European Baccalaureate, or
  5. Other studies deemed equivalent
• Take the College entry tests in English and Mathematics to assess the appropriate level of proficiency

 STEP 2

 You will need to provide evidence to show that you have the financial ability to pay the tuition fees.  Students can produce one of the following:

• government sponsorship letter officially sealed
• guarantor letter certified by an authorized person of a sponsoring company or a bank
• bank statement, or
• any other document deemed satisfactory by the Registrar

 STEP 3

 You will then need to:

• pay a non-refundable registration fee of 100 R.O. (One hundred Rials Omani) 

• provide a copy of your passport, identity card or birth certificate

• provide your health certificate and four passport-size photographs 

Admission to the Foundation Program for Mature Students 

You must meet the following requirements:

• be at least thirty years old during the first semester
• be employed or have a profession for six years
• successfully completed nine years of regular education and been awarded the Preparatory Certificate (Omani nationals)
• successfully completed the admission requirements of a particular academic program of study
• have preferably attended training, vocational or professional courses
• be admitted to the College after sending their file for the approval of the Directorate General of Private Universities and Colleges

Fees and Finance

Study Fees per Academic Year (Omani Rials)

Accommodation fees (optional)

150 R.O. per semester. 

Internet fees (obligatory)

20 R.O. per year  

Transportation fees

15 R.O. per month within Sur city.

For other areas the cost will depend on the distance to the College.

 When you first register with Sur University College and at the beginning of each academic year, you will need to pay academic fees to cover your tuition and examinations.

 Students are required to pay fees either in full or installments by cash or cheque by person or post:

 Foundation Program Fees – 3 installments 

1. by 1^st October
2. by 1^st February
3. by 1^st May

Award Program Fees – 2 installments 

1. by 1^st October
2. by 1^st February

All fees will become payable on demand and shall be paid in accordance with the College's Regulations. 

All fees apply to both full-time and part-time study. 

Other Tuition Fees, Late Payment Fines and Discounts

 Other Fees

 Registration payable once only              100 R.O.

(non-refundable)

Transfer between Award Programs        100 R.O.

(after 4^th week of semester)

Transfer between Award Units                 20 R.O.

(after 4^th week of semester)

Mature Student Assessments                  70 R.O.

of Prior Learning

Please note that fees are also payable for student textbooks.  These fees will vary between the Award Programs, however as an example, the Foundation Program book fees are currently 50 R.O. per student.

The Books fees for the Award Programs will be decided upon at the beginning of each semester as the nature of these books may vary from one academic year to another. 

Late Payment Fines payable in Omani Rials 

Payment Due                                                      Fine

1-20                                                                           -

21-100                                                                     10

101-300                                                                   20

301-400                                                                   30

401-500                                                                   40

501-1000                                                                 50

over 1001                                                                 60