Sultan Qaboos University

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) is Oman’s first and largest public university, a comprehensive research institution with more than 15,000 students and over 1,000 academic staff. Advanced laboratories, specialized research centers, and a university hospital connect academic, clinical, government, and private-sector capabilities. Consultancy services, joint and co-funded research, strategic partnerships, and dedicated support for intellectual property, licensing, incubation, and startups provide routes for industry collaboration. Research is supported by national ministry grants, university strategic funds, industry sponsors, and regional and international agencies; its Innovation and Technology Transfer Center helps translate research into products and new ventures.