# University Of Technology And Applied Sciences

University Of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) is a public university operated in 9 governorates. It has 11 different branches spread over the different part of the country. It was the first Higher Education institution in Oman. Currently, it is the largest higher education institution in Oman, catering to over 46,000 students studying in various programs.
By virtue of the Royal Decree (76/2020), the former Colleges of Technology (CoTs), the former Colleges of Applied Sciences (CAS), and the former Rustaq College of Education were merged under a single umbrella to form a university, thus, the establishment of a branch-based Higher Education Institution (HEI) called the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in January 2020. Such merging is motivated by the Oman Vision 2040[3] with focus on the National Strategy for Education 2040, Scientific Research Strategy, and the Innovation Strategy, keeping abreast with the modern challenges, priorities, and needs.
The UTAS has a population strength of 46,230 students who are registered in the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor levels, taking a wide range of specializations in the fields of Pharmacy, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Business Studies, Information Technology, Applied Photography, Fashion Design, Education, Applied Biotechnology, Engineering, Mass Communication Studies, International Business Administration, Information Technology, and Design. With the increasing number of students, the UTAS has emerged as the largest university in the Sultanate of Oman.

## Colleges of University of Technology and Applied Science
### College of Creative Industries

* Design
* Mass Communication
* Photography
* Fashion Design

### College of Engineering and Technology

* Chemical Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Oil and Gas Engineering
* HVACR Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Computer Engineering
* Biomedical Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Architectural Engineering
* Geomatics Engineering
* Electronics and *Communication Engineering
* Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering

### College of Education

* English Language
* Chemistry
* Physics
* Biology
* Mathematics

### College of Computing and Information Sciences

* Software Engineering
* Network Computing
* Information Systems
* Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
* Cyber and Information Security

### College Applied Science and Pharmacy

* Applied Science
* Applied Biotechnology
* Pharmacy

### College of Economics and Business Administration

* Accountant
* Marketing
* Human Resources Management
* Supply Chain and Logistics Management
* Tourism and Hospitality Management

## Branches of University of Technology and Applied Science

| University/College | Foundation | City | Website |
| Muscat Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Muscat) | 1984 | Bawsher | https://www.utas.edu.om/muscat/ |
| Al Batinah North Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Shinas) | 2005 | Shinas | https://www.shct.edu.om/ |
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Sohar) | 2007 | Sohar | https://www.utas.edu.om/en-us/Branches/Suhar |
| Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Nizwa) | 1995 | Nizwa | https://www.utas.edu.om/nizwa/ |
| Al Batinah South Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Mussanah) | 2001 | Mussanah | https://www.utas.edu.om/mussanah/ |
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Rustaq) | 2008 | Rustaq | https://www.utas.edu.om/rustaq/ |
| Dhofar Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Salalah) | 2001 | Salalah | https://www.utas.edu.om/salalah |
| Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Sur) | 2005 | Sur | https://www.utas.edu.om/sur/ |
| Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Ibra) | 2001 | Ibra | https://www.utas.edu.om/ibra/ |
| Al Dhahirah Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Ibri) | 2007 | Ibri | https://www.utas.edu.om/ibri/ |
| Musandam Governorate ||||
| University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Musandam) | 2024 | Khasab | https://www.utas.edu.om/musandam/ |