Dr. Huda Al-Noumani

Dean, College of Nursing 

Alssalamu Aliakum

Greeting from the College of Nursing!

The College of Nursing was established as an independent ninth college in SQU in 2008. It has been recognized as the leading college across the nation, region, and globally. The college always strives for excellence in nursing education, research, and community service through its well-qualified and competent educators and staff. In addition, the college provides excellent opportunities to grow and challenge the complexities of nursing education and the profession nowadays. It gears and directs in building and shaping nursing and healthcare sectors in the country by graduating competent nurses and producing cutting-edge research. The College of Nursing's vision, mission, and core values emphasize the significance of creating a dynamic and student-centered educational environment using diverse and interactive teaching modalities using up-to-date technology and simulation. In addition, the college ensures exposing its students to various clinical experiencing and preparing nurses who are competent and able to provide culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, and evidence-based care.

Today, the College of Nursing is recognized for its remarkable achievements. The college was the first in Oman to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2002 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 2016. The college was awarded its first international accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in 2015 for the BSN program and in 2020 for the MSN programs. Currently, the college offers an MSN in Adult Acute Care, Nursing Midwifery, and MSN (by Thesis). In October 2016, we were granted the Excellence Award for Distinguished Academic Institution by the Scientific Society of Arab Nursing Faculties. In addition, the college is an American Heart Association (AHA) training site for Basic Life Support (BLS). Finally, it is the first in Oman and 4 th in the Middle East to establish a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (A nursing honor Society) called Alpha Beta Delta Chapter. The college has achieved remarkable progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (Nursing) for 2026, advancing globally from 32nd place in 2025 to 25th place in 2026. This achievement clearly reflects the continued excellence in nursing education, scientific research, and academic impact. The college also advanced from 5th to 4th place in Asia while maintaining its position as the top-ranked institution in the Middle East. We have many national and international agreements and partnerships across the globe, and we receive international students and faculty as part of the exchange programs.

Finally, I am honored to be the first Omani Dean of the College of Nursing, and happy to welcome you. I invite you to browse the college’s website to learn more about the college, units, programs, students and faculty, community service, and national and international partnership.

Thank you and Best Regards