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    The Higher College of Technology in Muscat is the second largest higher education institution in Oman, catering to more than 12,000 students studying in various programs. It is one of seven colleges under the Ministry of Manpower in the Sultanate. The Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has seven Colleges of Technology, located in Musanna, Nizwa, Ibra, Salalah, Shinas, Ibri, and Higher Colleges of Technology in Muscat.
    The Higher College of Technology (HCT), before being renamed and upgraded as such in 2001, was known as Oman Technical Industrial College, established in 1984 at the initiative of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said to educate the citizens of Oman by implementing high-quality programs in various fields. The regional Colleges of Technology were started in 1993 except Shinas and Ibri, which were started in 2005 and 2008 respectively. The College aims to endow the Omani youth with knowledge and skills to face the new era's challenges.
    The Colleges of Technology programs implemented from September 2003 are the result of extensive research to ensure the suitability of the programs in terms of Oman industry needs and global academic standards. The new programs took nearly two years to reach their final shape. During these two years, the programs were sent to all the Colleges of Technology in Oman for approval and to universities abroad for comments. They were finally approved by these institutions, the industrial sectors in Oman, local universities, academics, and technology experts at a workshop held in March 2003 at HCT.
    The programs comprise four levels in addition to the Foundation Program. A student could spend up to five semesters in the Foundation Program before going to the Certificate level in a chosen specialization and then to the other three levels: Diploma, Higher Diploma, and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech). These four levels correspond to the first four postsecondary education levels described in the Oman Qualification Framework (QOF). In HCT, students' progress from one level to another depends upon their meeting progressively demanding criteria at each level. This unique structure affords HCT an element of competitiveness in fulfilling Oman's demand for qualified and skilled human resources, thus bridging the gap between achievements and aspirations. It also allows students to exit the system after completing any level with a qualification enabling them to enter the job market.
    The College has grown enormously from a student population of about 200 to the current size. Its facilities have expanded from three initial buildings to a total built-up area of more than 49,700 m2. The College has more than 975 staff in its faculty and an annual intake of about 2000 students into its foundation program, besides transferred students in upper levels.
    Apart from the English Language Center (ELC), HCT has seven academic departments: Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Applied Sciences, Business Studies, Pharmacy, Photography, and Fashion Design.
    We will be a leading technological institution, providing high-quality teaching and learning to prepare and empower future Omani professionals to contribute to national socio-economic development. We will provide excellent governance and administration with transparency and adherence to ethical principles. We will offer quality programs that promote entrepreneurial skills and respond to the changing market needs and technology developments. We will encourage opportunities for applied Research and Consultancy.
    HCT has dedicated centers and administrative divisions. The Educational Technology Center (ETC) is the central resource for Information Technology facilities, Educational Technology resources, and library services in the College. The administrative divisions are the Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Administrative and Financial Affairs.
    The Higher College of Technology in Muscat (HCT) is the only public institution besides SQU in the Sultanate of Oman that grants a bachelor's degree in several majors. The other six sister colleges under the Ministry of Manpower, Oman, provide qualifications to advanced diplomas. HCT comprises seven Academic departments, namely: Engineering, Business Studies, Applied Sciences, Information Technology (IT), Pharmacy, Fashion Design, and Photography.
    Among other things, HCT is reputed and distinguished for its programs based on the changing local market needs.
    All HCT students are generally secondary school graduates who sit for a placement test once they are registered. They are then placed in the appropriate level depending on their score on the test. This provides ample opportunities for each of them to benefit from the foundation program at the College. Later, students join the academic departments and proceed from one level to another depending on criteria related both to their GPA and TOEFL scores.

    Higher College of Technology, Oman
    Founding year: 1984
    Website: Visit Website
    Number of students: 12000
    Genders Accepted: Mixed (Co-education)
    Leadership: Dr.Khalid Ambusaidi (Dean)
    Number of staff: 0
    Type: Universities

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    Address: Higher College of Technology, Oman, PO Box 74, Al-Khuwair, Muscat , 133, Oman



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