𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐪𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐂𝐂’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬

Oman is taking an important step towards connecting higher education with real-world industry needs as Duqm University College launches the GCC’s first bachelor’s degree programmes built around work-based learning. Located in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, the college is introducing an innovative educational model that combines academic study with practical training in actual workplace environments, helping students gain professional experience, strengthen problem-solving skills and prepare for the evolving job market. In its first phase, the college is offering two programmes in partnership with Coventry University, UK: a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions and a BA (Hons) in Business Administration and Leadership. The initiative also aims to strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and public and private sector organisations, particularly across Duqm’s growing industrial, logistics and services sectors. Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, this approach represents a significant move towards developing future-ready Omani talent and ensuring that education outcomes better match the needs of a diversifying economy.