Established in September 1995, the Department of Computer Science within the College of Science at Sultan Qaboos University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and expert consultancy. Computer Science spans a diverse range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Distributed Computing & Networks, Software Engineering, Web Computing, Database Management, Image Processing, Compilers, Programming Languages, Parallel Processing, Operating Systems, and Bioinformatics.
The Department’s faculty and technical staff are highly qualified and experienced, meeting the high standards of the College of Science and the University. Active research groups within the Department have consistently produced internationally recognized publications and maintain robust research partnerships with global institutions. Faculty and staff are united in their commitment to realizing the Department's, College’s, and University’s vision and mission.
Striving to keep pace with technological advancements, the Department promotes a continuous learning environment, incorporating e-learning and active learning techniques into several courses. It offers a Computer Science minor for students who complete the required credits and plays a significant role in training science and IT educators. Additionally, the Department boasts advanced laboratories for teaching and research and shares resources across the College and University.
The Department of Computer Science at Sultan Qaboos University serves as a vibrant center for research and education, committed to advancing the field of computer science. With a vision to become a leading department in the region and achieve international recognition for excellence, it offers a comprehensive range of programs. These include undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, as well as postgraduate MSc programs in Computer Science, Data Science Machine Learning, and a Ph.D. program. Faculty members are deeply involved in both foundational and applied research within renowned research groups, focusing on areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Distributed Computing and Networks, Software Engineering, Web Computing, and Database Systems. Through these research initiatives, the Department addresses critical challenges in the field, fosters innovation, and equips students to make impactful contributions to industry, academia, and society.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at touzene@squ.edu.om.
Professor Abderezak Touzene (HoD).