Established in 1999, Al-Zahra College for Women is a  private higher education institution located in the large city of Muscat (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Oman, Al-Zahra College for Women (ZCW) is a women only higher education institution. Al-Zahra College for Women (ZCW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 