Oman to get new university of science and technology

Muscat: A new university of science and technology will be established in Muscat, the Ministry of Education announced.
The ministerial decision No. 19/2018 to "Establish the National University of Science and Technology", was issued by HE Dr. Rawiya Al Busaidi, Minister of Higher Education.
The decision was made in accordance with the agreement by the education board during its third meeting in November last year (25/9/2017), to establish a private university by merging the Caledonia College of Engineering and Oman Medical College.
Article one of the decision states that, "A private university shall be established by merging the colleges of Caledonia and Oman medical college, it shall be named the National University of Science and Technology, which shall have legal personality. The university shall be located in Muscat, and will include three faculties, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Faculty of Pharmaceuticals."
According to Article 13, students, both Omanis and expats can join the university, in accordance with all the terms and conditions set by the university board.. The article states, "The university accepts Omani and foreign students with General Education Diploma or its equivalent, in accordance with the terms and conditions that are set by the university's board."
Founders will be granted a period of six months from the date of the implementation of this decision to end the proceedings of the university, the period could be extended for an additional six months after the approval of the Minister of Higher Education.