Dhofar University Vice Chancellor Welcomes New Students for the 2026/2027 Academic Year
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Dear new students of Dhofar University,
Peace be upon you, and may God’s mercy and blessings be upon you,
On behalf of the Dhofar University community, I am delighted to welcome you to your university and to congratulate you on joining its academic community and embarking on a new stage in your lives, which we hope will be filled with learning, knowledge, and achievement.
Dear students,
Your enrollment at Dhofar University marks not only a transition to higher study but the beginning of a journey to build your future, refine your character, and develop your abilities. The university is more than classrooms and examinations; it is a space for knowledge, intellectual discourse, creativity, self-discovery, and responsibility.
Therefore, I urge you to make your university years a genuine opportunity to invest in yourselves; do not limit your goal to merely obtaining a degree, but strive to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values that will equip you for success in your professional lives and enable you to contribute effectively to serving your community and your country.
You have chosen Dhofar University to be your academic home, and we are proud of the trust you have placed in us. We assure you that the university—with its faculty, staff, facilities, and programs—will support you on your journey. In return, the success of this journey requires you to demonstrate dedication, discipline, and initiative, and to take full advantage of all the opportunities the university offers for learning, research, innovation, and student activities.
As you embark on this phase in a rapidly changing world, where knowledge, technology, and artificial intelligence have become an essential part of shaping the future, we aspire for Dhofar University graduates to be proficient in their fields, proud of their identity and values, capable of critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning, and qualified to contribute to achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040, under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said—may God protect and preserve him.
Dear students,
You will face challenges on your university journey, and, God willing, you will achieve many successes; so, make every challenge an opportunity to learn, and every success a motivation for further excellence. Be sure to respect your professors and classmates, uphold the reputation of your university, and serve as its best ambassadors both within and beyond the Campus.
On this occasion, I extend my sincere thankfulness and appreciation to my academic and administrative colleagues for their dedicated efforts in fulfilling their mission, for the support and care they provide to our students, and for their contributions to creating a university environment that fosters learning, excellence, and creativity. The University’s successes and achievements are the result of your efforts, your dedication, and your teamwork; to all of you, I extend my deepest gratitude and highest appreciation.
In closing, welcome to Dhofar University, welcome to the pursuit of your dreams. From this day forward, you are part of our community; your success is our success, and your excellence will always be a source of pride.
Begin your journey with confidence and passion, making your college years a time to shape your future and contribute meaningfully to your nation’s progress.
May God guide you and keep you on the right path, and may He protect Oman and grant it continued security, stability, and prosperity.
Peace be upon you and may God’s mercy and blessings be with you.
