University of Technology and Applied Sciences
Public university in Oman
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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 branches spread over different parts of the country. It was the first Higher Education institution and is the largest in Oman,[4] with over 46,000 students.
Former names
Oman Technical Industrial College, Higher College of Technology, College of Technology, College of Applied Sciences, Rustaq College of EducationTypePublic
Established1984 as
Oman Technical Industrial College;
2001 as
Higher College of Technology;
2020 as
University of Technology and Applied Sciences
Oman Technical Industrial College;
2001 as
Higher College of Technology;
2020 as
University of Technology and Applied Sciences
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Former names | Oman Technical Industrial College, Higher College of Technology, College of Technology, College of Applied Sciences, Rustaq College of Education |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1984 as Oman Technical Industrial College; 2001 as Higher College of Technology; 2020 as University of Technology and Applied Sciences |
| Chairman | Muhad Saeed Baouin[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Saeed Al Rubai[1] |
| Students | 48,781[2] |
| Location | |
| Address | PO Box 74, Al-Khuwair, Postal Code 133, Oman |
| Colors | Blue and Orange [3] |
| Nickname | UTAS |
| Website | www |
As of January 2021[update], the UTAS has 46,230 students.[5]
History
Branches
| 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 |