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.

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
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 Statistics
Research Highlights

Dr Fatma Abd El Basset,Journal of Enterprising Communities, 2022
- Posted OnAugust 7, 2022
Reducing barriers to female entrepreneurship in Oman: does family matter?
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Prof. Rajamohan Natarajan, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2022
- Posted OnAugust 7, 2022
Hydrogen based membrane bioreactor for environmental remediation of pollutants- Review on applications and mechanism
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Dr Muhammad Shafi, Knowledge-Based Systems, 2022
- Posted OnAugust 7, 2022
DeepResGRU: Residual gated recurrent neural network-augmented Kalman filtering for speech enhancement and recognition
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Dr Rameez ur Rehman, SAGE Open, 2022
- Posted OnAugust 7, 2022
Corporate Governance and Capital Structure: Moderating Effect of Gender Diversity
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