Founded in 1986, Sultan Qaboos University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of 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, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 34 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Omani higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 