The University of Westminster has announced a partnership with Muscat College, Oman, which will allow students to enrol on a variety of programmes from September 2025. The partnership will expand the reach of Westminster’s educational excellence and enable more students to excel in a globalised world.
From September 2025, students from Muscat College will be able to enrol on four programmes at the University of Westminster: Cyber Security and Forensics MSc, Sustainability Management and Innovation MSc, Data Science and Analytics BSc Honours and Business Management (Digital Business) BA Honours.
Through the partnership, students will have access to Westminster’s internationally respected curriculum, delivered locally at Muscat College. This collaboration aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to excel in a globalised world.
This strategic partnership confirms the commitment of both institutions to providing world-class, globally recognised education that meets the evolving needs of students and the demands of the international job market. The partnership also directly responds to Oman’s Vision 2040 strategy, which aims to diversify the economy, enhance human capital, drive technological advancements and promote innovation and sustainability across various sectors.
The partnership is a significant milestone in Westminster’s Global Engagement Strategy, which aims to widen the reach of its educational excellence. The collaboration also aligns with Muscat College’s mission to provide high-quality, internationally accredited programmes to students, allowing them to gain valuable skills while staying in the region.
About the partnership Stephen Wallis, Director of Transnational Education at Westminster, said: "We are delighted to partner with Muscat College to bring our world-class academic programmes to Oman. This partnership reflects our commitment to transnational education and ensures students have access to world class education opportunities, no matter where they are based. The launch of these programmes is just the beginning of what we hope will be a long and successful collaboration, offering students a pathway to international career success while benefiting from local expertise."
Dr Khalfan Abdullah Al-Masruri, Dean of Muscat College, commented: "We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with the University of Westminster, which aligns perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality, internationally accredited programmes. This collaboration not only enhances our academic offerings but also supports Oman’s Vision 2020-2040 by equipping our students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a globalised economy. We look forward to a fruitful and enduring relationship that will benefit our students and the broader community."
Professor Dibyesh Anand, Westminster’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement and Employability, added: “As a global university, we are keen to engage with institutions committed to academic excellence as well as student support in different parts of the world; it is through partnerships that we can make a difference. We are very happy to have Muscat College as our first transnational partner in the West Asia and North Africa region and look forward to working together to prepare students to tackle local and global challenges and learn to be responsible global citizens.”
This partnership directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4: Quality Education and 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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