University of Technology and Applied Sciences
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| 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 |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1984 (as Oman Technical Industrial College)
2001 (as Higher College of Technology) 2021 (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 |
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.
By virtue of the Royal Decree (76/2020), the former Colleges of Technology (CoTs), the former Colleges of Applied Sciences (CAS), and the former Rustaq College of Education were merged under a single umbrella to form a university, called the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in August 2020.[5] Such merging is motivated by the Oman Vision 2040 with focus on the National Strategy for Education 2040, Scientific Research Strategy, and the Innovation Strategy.[6]
The UTAS has 46,230 students who are registered in the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor levels.[7]
History[edit]
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, it was known as Oman Technical Industrial College, established in 1984 at the initiative of the sultan at the time, Qaboos bin Said. There were five other Colleges of Technology established in 1993 except the ones in Shinas and Ibri, which were started in 2005 and 2008, respectively.[8]
The College of Applied Sciences had thirteen public colleges with six campuses. These colleges were established in 2007 as per Royal Decree 62/2007.
Prior to the colleges' establishment, some of the colleges operated as teaching colleges which offered two-year degrees to future teachers of the Ministry of Education and was known from 1985-1995 as the Intermediate College and from 1995-2007 as the College of Education.[8]
Branches[edit]
| 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[9] | Khasab |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "UTAS Administration". University of Technology and Applied Sciences. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "About". University of Technology and Applied Sciences. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Brand Identity". University of Technology and Applied Sciences. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "About UTAS-Muscat". www.utas.edu.om. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Observer, Oman (2020-08-12). "His Majesty issues seven Royal Decrees". Oman Observer. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Oman News, Agency (2021-06-27). "University of Technology and Applied Sciences designed to keep pace with Oman Vision 2040". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Singh, Kaushalendra (2021-01-31). "UTAS Oman's first varsity with branch campuses". Oman Observer. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ a b "About". www.utas.edu.om. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Mohammad (2023-07-16). "UTAS to open in Musandam in Jan 2024". Muscat Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-24.