PhD Engineering

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PhD Engineering
Type Postgraduate
Language English
Duration 3 Years (minimum)
Study mode Full Time
Credit Units 48 Units
Credit Hours 90 Hours

Sohar University’s Faculty of Engineering proudly offers the PhD program in Engineering, encompassing major engineering disciplines and the latest advancements in engineering research. This is a research-intensive program, providing students with access to comprehensive facilities and support throughout their studies, including:

  • Academic and technical staff support
  • Intaj Suhar Project
  • Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
  • Pilot Plant for the Design and Manufacturing of Dies and Moulds
  • Grow Domes - Oman (Environmental Dome Project)
  • Grace-SU Material Characterization Laboratories
  • 20 Fully Equipped Engineering Laboratories
  • Academic positions at universities and research institutions
  • Research and development scientists
  • Engineering design specialists
  • Senior industrial engineers
  • Policy makers and strategic planners

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a Master degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Process, Process Operation and Maintenance engineering, or any other relevant engineering field.
  • Satisfy the English proficiency requirements: an IELTS score of ≥ 6, or TOEFL score of 500 or above in paper-based exam or score of 173 or above in the computer-based exam or 61 in internet-based exam (not more than 2 years old).
  • Successfully passed the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination scheduled within the first semester of enrolment.
  • Admission will be dependent on an assessment of the research topic proposed by the student, to ensure that Sohar University is able to provide appropriate supervision and facilities to support that research. Assessment will be the responsibility of the Ph.D. Program Coordinator and it will be carried out in discussion with the student, Research Degree Committee and the faculty management team to support that research prior to approval of the topic.
  • Admission is subject to the ratifications of the MoHERI, Sultanate of Oman.
Specialization Total Fees
PhD Engineering 8400 R.O
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