MUSCAT : The milestone reflects the quality of the university’s academic programmes and reinforces its standing among the world’s leading universities.

This year’s edition evaluated 6,273 universities globally, with 1,908 institutions being ranked—marking the largest release to date. The rankings covered 55 distinct academic disciplines across five broad subject areas.

The university also saw growth in the number of programs ranked, rising to 20 compared to 17 in 2025, indicating a clear expansion of its global academic presence. Furthermore, the number of programs ranked among the top 500 globally increased from 15 to 19, reflecting a qualitative improvement in academic performance.

At the level of top-tier programs, the university achieved a strong presence within the world’s top 50. The petroleum engineering program advanced to 17th place globally, up from 25th, while the nursing program climbed to 25th from 32nd. In addition, the library and information management program was ranked 44th globally.

These accomplishments underscore Sultan Qaboos University’s commitment to advancing excellence and leadership in higher education and scientific research, further solidifying its status as a distinguished global academic institution.

It is worth noting that the QS World University Rankings by Subject are based on a set of global indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, the H-index, and international research network, with weightings that vary according to the specific characteristics of each discipline.

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