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University of Technology and Applied Sciences

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University of Technology and Applied Sciences
الجامعة التقنية والعلوم التطبيقية
Latin: Universitas Technologiae et scientiarum applicatarum
Former names
Oman Technical Industrial College, Higher College of Technology, College of Technology, College of Applied Sciences, Rustaq College of Education
TypePublic
Established1984 (1984) (as Oman Technical Industrial College)

2001 (2001) (as Higher College of Technology)

2021 (2021) (as University of Technology and Applied Sciences)
ChairmanMuhad Saeed Baouin[1]
Vice-ChancellorSaeed Al Rubai[1]
Students48,781[2]
Location
AddressPO Box 74, Al-Khuwair, Postal Code 133, Oman
ColorsBlue and Orange
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NicknameUTAS
Websitewww.utas.edu.om

University Of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) (Arabic: الجامعة التقنية والعلوم التطبيقية) is a public university operating in 9 governorates in Oman. It has 11 different branches spread over the different part of the country. It was the first Higher Education institution and is the largest in Oman,[4] with over 46,000 students.

As of January 2021, the UTAS has 46,230 students.[5]

History

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Before the merger, the university consisted of two colleges: the College of Technology and the College of Applied Sciences.

The College of Technology had seven branches.[6] The College of Applied Sciences had thirteen public colleges with six campuses.[3]

Branches

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University/College Foundation City
Muscat Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Muscat) 1984 Bawsher
Al Batinah North Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Shinas) 2005 Shinas
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Sohar) 2007 Sohar
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Nizwa) 1995 Nizwa
Al Batinah South Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Mussanah) 2001 Mussanah
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Rustaq) 2008 Rustaq
Dhofar Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Salalah) 2001 Salalah
Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Sur) 2005 Sur
Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Ibra) 2001 Ibra
Al Dhahirah Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Ibri) 2007 Ibri
Musandam Governorate
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Musandam) 2024[7] Khasab

References

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  1. ^ a b "UTAS Administration". University of Technology and Applied Sciences. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ "About". University of Technology and Applied Sciences. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Brand Identity". University of Technology and Applied Sciences. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  4. ^ "About UTAS-Muscat". www.utas.edu.om. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  5. ^ Singh, Kaushalendra (2021-01-31). "UTAS Oman's first varsity with branch campuses". Oman Observer. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  6. ^ "About". www.utas.edu.om. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  7. ^ Mohammad (2023-07-16). "UTAS to open in Musandam in Jan 2024". Muscat Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-24.