International

Overview

Dhofar University International Cooperation Office (ICO) is established under the decision made by Board of Directors and the VC Decision No (13/2021-2022) effective 1 February 2022, as part of DU Strategic Plan 2021-2031.

As part of DU effort to enhance international profile, ICO promotes the internationalization of DU by:

Strengthening activities of international cooperation
Attracting and recruiting international students

ICO responsibilities:

ICO facilitates the development of international partnership between DU and institutions around the world.
ICO increases student, faculty and staff mobility
ICO increases the efforts in recruiting international students

ICO Vision:

ICO aspires to support DU efforts to be among the leading institutions of higher education of international repute in the Arab region.

ICO Mission:

To enhance DU international profile and global visibility.

Become a partner

Educational institutions planning to establish international student exchange arrangements with Dhofar University may do so by contacting International Cooperation Office ico@du.edu.om

International Partner Universities

Erasmus+

Dhofar University Organization ID: E10324524

PIC: 883246305

Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) is a program that promotes student and staff exchange between higher education institutions across different countries. It is a part of the broader Erasmus+ program initiated by the European Union (EU) to enhance international cooperation in the field of education, training, youth, and sports.

The Erasmus+ ICM specifically focuses on facilitating mobility opportunities for students and staff members from higher education institutions in the participating countries.

Dhofar University welcomes invitations for Erasmus+ with EU universities and organizations. For further info, contact ico@du.edu.om

International Student

If you’re an international student interested in studying with us and want to discover more about living and learning at Dhofar University, click here to find out more.

Check the complete list of our Undergraduate Programs

Exchange student (inbound)

Students from partner universities to DU

Through a reciprocal agreement between Dhofar University and partner universities abroad, students are able to pursue one semester in the host institution.

Students from any of our partner universities are eligible to study at Dhofar University through an exchange program.

The application and selection process for the exchange program is run entirely by students’ home universities. International exchange students should apply through their institution’s International Office.

Exchange student (outbound)

DU students to partner universities

Students from DU who meets the criteria are eligible to study at our partner universities for one semester.

ICO will announce any student exchange opportunities.

IAESTE

IAESTE Oman was established in 2001 with a vision of connecting companies, universities, and students to foster cross-border collaboration in R&D. IAESTE Oman facilitates the increased mobility of students from technical backgrounds. Through the dedication and the hard work of IAESTE Oman, Omani students are given various opportunities to exhibit their skills and capabilities at an international level, thus putting Omani students on the global platform.