GUtech at a glance

Name – German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

Established – 2007

Rector – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Modigell

Affiliation – RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Location – Halban, Barka (Next to Muscat Expressway)

Language of tuition – English

Programmes Offered –

Bachelor Programmes –

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Geosciences

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering in Process Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Logistics

• Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Tourism and Regional Development

• Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and Architectural Design

Master Programme –

• Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience

Number of Students – 1123 (as of Spring Semester 2015) from 28 different nationalities

• Female (73%)

• Male (27%)

Staff – 177 (of which 82 are academic) from 24 different nationalities

Accreditation –

• Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)

• Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA)

• Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN)

Alumni – GUtech had its first batch of graduates in 2012 and 133 students have graduated from the university.