The Nutrition Services Department is one of the key units of the University and operates under the Deanship of Student Affairs. It aims to provide students with healthy, balanced meals while adhering to the highest standards of food safety and quality in accordance with approved health regulations. The Department also plays an active role in supporting and organizing various university events and activities.

The Department's Services for Students:

 • Male Students:

Meals are served at the student restaurant located in the Student Services Center, as well as at Residential Complex No. (7) for students with disabilities.

• Female Students:

Catering services are provided across all five residential complexes on campus. Complexes (2), (3), and (4) have central restaurants, while Complexes (1) and (5) include residential units with attached private dining facilities.

Nutrition Supervision Section:

This section is responsible for supervising student nutrition services and ensuring their implementation in accordance with approved contracts and regulations. It monitors compliance with health and operational standards, reviews meal plans, oversees electronic nutrition systems, and prepares reports and development proposals to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.

Food Health and Safety Department:

This section supervises and monitors the contracted catering company to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements across all student dining facilities and food supply stores. It also promotes nutritional awareness among students by organizing educational and awareness programs and disseminating nutrition-related health guidelines.

Nutrition Entitlement

Student eligibility for meals is determined based on specific categories and conditions, including residency status, type of program, and eligibility for allowances.

• Eligible students include:

• Undergraduate students residing in university housing
• Students with disabilities residing in designated accommodation
• Scholarship students (GCC, Arab, and international) residing on campus
• Participants in cultural exchange programs

• Not Eligible:

• Self-funded students or those sponsored by employers
• Children of university employees
• Postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD, Diploma)
• Students not currently enrolled or who have postponed/withdrawn

1. Meal times in the restaurants of the student campuses on campus

2. Meal times at M. Team Student Services Center

Dear Student,

To facilitate communication and address any concerns related to nutrition services, please contact:

 Email: f-foodcomments@squ.edu.om

You may also visit the nearest Nutrition Services office.

Steps to How to Obtain a Meal QR Code:

1. Log in to the portal of Sultan Qaboos University through the link:

https://portal.squ.edu.om/

2. Access Personal Services → Student Meals
3. Log in

4. Click on Personal Services from the menu then Student Meals and a QR code will appear.

Notes:

• The QR code is used to receive meals by scanning it at dining hall devices.
• It is valid for all meals; saving it on your phone is recommended.
• Do not share your code with others.
• You may regenerate a new code if needed.
• For assistance, contact the department staff.

Important Instructions:

• Each eligible student has a unique QR code linked to their entitlement.
• Misuse or sharing of codes is not permitted.
• Any technical issues should be reported immediately to the department.