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Part Two: Dhofar University

2.1. Overview

Dhofar University (DU) is a private institution of higher education in Salalah, Sultanate
of Oman, established by Ministerial Decree No. 5/2004, issued in January 2004. DU is
a not-for-profit institution and has a Board of Trustees that represents its highest
policy-making body.

DU formally commenced its operations in September 2004 on the premises of the
National College for Science and Technology, which was then officially incorporated
into DU. DU is the first private University in the Sultanate modelled after the American
system of higher education. It offers a two-year diploma, four-year bachelor degrees
and two years’ master degree programs that follow the credit hour system and uses
English as the medium of instruction.
DU is accredited nationally (in Sultanate of Oman) by Oman Academic Accreditation
Authority (OAAA) and internationally by UK based Accreditation Services for
International Schools Colleges and Universities (ASIC).

2.2. Vision
Dhofar University aspires to occupy a distinct position among the leading institutions of higher
education in the Arab Region

2.3. Mission

To provide quality teaching and learning, conduct research in an inspiring environment
conducive to creativity and innovation, and engage with the community.

2.4. Values

The core values for DU are:

 Excellence - Our commitment to excellence drives us to do better consistently.

 Integrity - We believe in honesty and coherence between our words and actions.
 Responsibility - We accept full responsibility for our actions all the times.

 Commitment - We are committed to give our best and deliver what we promise.

 Transparency - For us, transparency is the foundation of trust.

 Adaptability - We believe adaptability is the key to success in an ever-changing
environment.

2.5. Colleges

There are four Colleges at DU: College of Arts and Applied Sciences (CAAS), College
of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA), College of Engineering (CE) and
College of Law (CL). These colleges offer over 59 academic programs in different
fields of specialization, which includes diploma programs, bachelor degree programs

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