Tuition Fees
General Foundation Program Tuition Fees
Fees applicable to the General Foundation Program are as follows:
| Level One | Level Two | Level Three |
|---|---|---|
| 750 OMR | 850 OMR | 850 OMR |
General Fees
| Type of Fees | Fees |
|---|---|
| Registration fees (non-refundable; paid once) | 50 OMR |
| Placement test fees (non-refundable) | 25 OMR |
| Graduation fees (paid once) | 40 OMR |
| Service charges per semester (covers internet access, printing, photocopying, and studio use) | 20 OMR |
Academic Programs Fees
| Fees | Media Studies (126 credit hours) | Media Studies-Visual Communication (120 Credits) | English Studies (126 credit hours) | Social Sciences (120 credit hours) | Masters in English Language and Literature (33 Credit Hours for the Master’s Degree) | Masters in Communication (33credit hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees per credit hour | OR 70 | OR 70 | OR 65 | OR 70 | ||
| Tuition fees (one course/three credit hours) | OR 210 | OR 210 | OR 195 | OR 210 | ||
| Tuition fees (72 credit hours/ diploma) | OR 5040 | OR 4830 | ||||
| Tuition fees (126 credit hours BA) | 8820 OMR | 8400 OMR | 8340 OMR | 8400 OMR | 9600 OMR | 7500 OMR |
N.B: Costs for textbooks and study accessories are excluded and are subject to change each semester.
Fee Payment Procedure
- Students are required to pay 50% of the total tuition fees at the time of registration.
- An additional 25% of the tuition fees must be paid no later than one week before the mid-term examinations (Week 7 for the Fall and Spring semesters; Week 3 for the summer semester).
- The remaining balance must be paid within one week after the mid-term examinations.
Important Notes
- Withdrawal and Postponement: A student who withdraws, drops out, or postpones his/her studies more than one week after the start of the semester is required to pay the tuition fees as outlined in the fee payment procedures.
- Measures for Late Payment of Tuition Fees:
- Withholding the student’s grades.
- Restricting the student from registering for the next semester.
- Withholding the issuance of any official certificate bearing the College’s seal.
Refund Details:
The table below presents the refund amounts applicable when a student withdraws from a course or courses, provided the student has followed the fee payment requirements specified above.
| Withdrawal Period | Fall/Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Week 2 to Week 4 (Summer semester: Week 2) | Eligible for a 60% refund of the tuition fees paid | Eligible for a 30% refund of the tuition fees paid |
| Week 5 to the end of Week 8 (Summer semester: Week 3 and onward) | Eligible for a 20% refund of the tuition fees paid | •No refund available |