Muscat is a city where rugged mountains meet the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea, an Omani capital that blends old-world hospitality, dazzling mosques, and lively souks with a modern vision for innovation and global achievement. Stroll along the Mutrah Corniche or under the domes of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, and youll sense a city that treasures both tradition and a welcoming, international outlook. Here, education is cherished as a path to both personal growth and national progress, with families encouraging students to seek inspiration and skills from every corner of the world.

At Grad-Dreams, we share Muscat’s faith in possibility. Backed by 22+ years of expertise and 300+ university partners worldwide, our team provides Muscati students and families with transparent, proven support guiding each step of the study abroad journey, from university choice to pre-departure, with care and cultural insight that feels like home.

#Jewels of Muscat Academia: Top Local Universities 

• Sultan Qaboos University: Oman’s leading university, ranked #200 in Asia, celebrated for medicine, engineering, science, education, and business. 
• Middle East College: Known for IT, engineering, logistics, data science, and business-active global partnerships. 
• Muscat College: A pioneer in private higher education, offering degrees in partnership with UK and Malaysian universities (incl. Stirling, SQA, Malaysia of Pahang) across tech, business, and engineering. 
• Oman Medical College, College of Banking & Financial Studies, Bayan College, Oman Dental College, Al Zahra College for Women: Sector leaders in medicine, business, finance, media, and women’s empowerment.

Every year, thousands of Muscat’s aspiring students set their sights on top international campusesseeking new experiences, global skills, and career breakthroughs.

#Muscat Student Pulse: Trends & Top Destinations 

• Most Popular Study Destinations: United Kingdom, US, Australia, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Turkey, India, Egypt. 
• Favorite Subjects: Medicine, Engineering, Business, IT/Data Science, Architecture, Management, Health, and Humanities. 
• Stats Snapshot: Over 16,300 Omani students are currently pursuing studies abroad (2025 World Bank), with the figure steadily growing as local education expands and outbound scholarships increase.

Students from Muscat stand out for their English proficiency, adaptability, and commitment to contributing back to Oman’s dynamic growth.

#Muscat: all about numbers: 

Leading destinations: UK, US, Australia, and Canada are joined by emerging routes to Germany and Malaysia. Most Muscati students choose STEM, medicine, and management, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MOHERI) scholarships, sector grants, and family funding.

Current Students Abroad: 16,300+ Omanis (2025, World Bank/OECD); Muscat is the country’s main hub for outbound mobility. 

Annual Growth Rate: 24% (steady growth as scholarships, partnerships, and economic goals expand). 

Projection: 18,000+ Omani students abroad by 2026, as Vision 2040 targets leadership in STEM, health sciences, and global business.