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At a glance

Living index rating
Moderate
Monthly rent
OMR 100 – OMR 200 in student hostels or shared rooms; OMR 215 – OMR 350 for a flat in Muscat
Monthly food
OMR 100 – OMR 200
Other monthly expenses
OMR 50 – OMR 120 (transport, utilities, phone, personal)
Visa processing time
About 10 working days once the university has completed the paperwork
Family allowed for students
No

Visa requirements

  • Student residence visa sponsored by your accredited Omani university or college, processed through the Royal Oman Police (ROP)
  • Proof of admission and registration as a regular student
  • Proof of financial support for tuition and living costs, academic certificates and a medical check
  • Resident card after arrival; the visa is issued for 1 year and renewed while you're enrolled
  • International students generally can't take paid work outside university-approved roles

Work permit after studies

  • No post-study work visa
  • Graduates need a job offer and employer sponsorship; Omanisation rules reserve many jobs for Omani nationals

Citizenship route

  • No routine route to permanent residence or citizenship for former students
  • Long-term residence is available mainly through investor residency schemes

Family details

  • Students sponsored by their university generally can't sponsor family
  • Family members can visit on visit visas

Universities in Oman

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This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.