• Follow your passion

    It takes a lifetime of hard work to pursue your passion, so be receptive to the process and look for hints along the way. Engaging in as many hands-on learning opportunities as possible is a great way to determine what you like, dislike, and never want to do again!

     

  • Our Research

    Sohar University fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment for research in order to encourage discovery and foster innovation.
    Attracting world-renowned scientists, award-winning instructors, and talented, diverse students who embrace our values and are eager to tackle the world's most difficult problems is a priority for our institution.

  • Development towards Themes

    Research at Sohar University is focused across four research themes. These research themes coordinate research activity and encourage collaboration within and beyond the university.

Learn how our research and innovation efforts deliver economic, environmental and social benefits across Oman and beyond

Nurture Innovation

Know about how our efforts to nurture sustainable innovation by promulgating a culture of critical research enquiry

Research Commercialization

Promotion of research activities that go out to solve societal and community problems whilst retaining income for building further research capabilities

Supportive Research Ecosystem

Our strategic orientation enables the developing and nurturing of competent research talent who will be at the center of contemporary and future research ecosystems

Ethical Research

Promotion of ethical research practices and collaborations advance research and innovation in areas of shared interest

Postgraduate Research

Looking to take your first steps into academic research? There is no better place to start than Sohar University

Inter/intra-disciplinary Research

Promotion of sustained inter/intra-disciplinary for cross pollination of ideas and experience

Research Partnership

Forming long-lasting research collaborations and partnerships to solve society problems [SDG17]

Research and Innovation

We are committed to the increased development of research and knowledge transfer during the coming five years that meets international standards. We believe that higher education and the student experience are enhanced by delivery in an environment where the academic staff is engaged with research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The creation of new knowledge allows us to shape our future and provides opportunities for wealth generation and enhancement of the quality of life.

Research Highlights

Three SU Researchers Ranked Among Top 2% Worldwide

Three SU Researchers Ranked Among Top 2% Worldwide

SU proudly announces that Prof. Hussein, Dr. Mustafa, and Dr. Zakariya have been ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide.

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External Research Grants awarding event

External Research Grants awarding event

The Environment research team – Dr. Amal Al Saadi (PI), Dr. Nitin Raut (Co-PI), and Prof. Rajamohan Natarajan (Co-PI) – attended the consultancy

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FLS Dean Delivers Keynote Addresses at International Events in Pakistan and Oman

FLS Dean Delivers Keynote Addresses at International Events in Pakistan and Oman

The FLS Dean delivered a keynote address at an academic event hosted by the University of Education, Lahore, in collaboration with USEFP. He

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Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2024

Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2024

Three FB faculty – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Usama, Dr. Rayees Farooq, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ali Memon – are listed in Stanford’s

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Research Statistics

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Citations per Research Paper among all Omani HEIs as ranked by QS Arab region ranking 2025
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Research Impact

Learn how our research delivers economic,environmental and social benefits across Oman

Research Partnership

Our collaborations advance research and innovation in areas of shared interest

Postgraduate Research

Looking to take your first steps into academic research? There is no better place to start than Sohar University

National Priorities 2040

Research Highlights

Three SU Researchers Ranked Among Top 2% Worldwide

Three SU Researchers Ranked Among Top 2% Worldwide

SU proudly announces that Prof. Hussein, Dr. Mustafa, and Dr. Zakariya have been ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide.

Read More
External Research Grants awarding event

External Research Grants awarding event

The Environment research team – Dr. Amal Al Saadi (PI), Dr. Nitin Raut (Co-PI), and Prof. Rajamohan Natarajan (Co-PI) – attended the consultancy award function

Read More
FLS Dean Delivers Keynote Addresses at International Events in Pakistan and Oman

FLS Dean Delivers Keynote Addresses at International Events in Pakistan and Oman

The FLS Dean delivered a keynote address at an academic event hosted by the University of Education, Lahore, in collaboration with USEFP. He also represented

Read More
Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2024

Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2024

Three FB faculty – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Usama, Dr. Rayees Farooq, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ali Memon – are listed in Stanford’s World’s Top

Read More