Academic Affiliations

NU always looks for new opportunities to forge relationships with renowned universities to start new academic programs relevant to Sultanate of Oman’s economy and its emerging social needs.

NU has strong academic links with reputed universities in the UK and USA. The Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland, UK; the University of South Carolina, West Virginia University and the University of North Carolina in USA .

West Virginia University (WVU), USA was established in 1867, is a public, land-grant, space-grant, research-intensive university located in three fantastic campuses namely Morgantown, Charleston, and Eastern campuses. It offers various programs and majors, including medicine and pharmacy.

  • Both NU-CoMHS and NU-CoP curriculum for M.D., B. Pharm, and master’s in clinical pharmacy, have been developed in academic partnership with WVU.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), which has a tradition of quality education, research, consultancy, and training dates to 1875. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, its aim is to nurture knowledge and creativity to address real-world global challenges, transforming the lives of the students and others.

  • GCU was the main academic partner of CoE in developing academic programs and systems.
  • GCU continues to award 3 out of 5 the master’s programs and remains NU’s long term academic collaborator for different activities.

University of South Carolina (USC), USA is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. It spreads its wings in seven satellite campuses. The University has a profound relevance, reach, and impact on the people of the state.

  • USC collaboration is mainly focused at bringing ABET compliant engineering programs in both core specializations and in emerging areas.

The University of North Carolina (UNC), USA was established in 1789. Over the years, it established many schools offering different programs and specializations related to science and humanities. 

  • CoP in academic partnership with UNC will conduct the MSc in Health System and Pharmacy Administration program.