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Motto | Enterprising. Resilient. Impactful. |
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Type | Private university college |
Established | 2002 |
Founder | Dr Abdullah Saif Ahmed Al Sabahi, Lefeer Muhamed Marakkarackayil |
Accreditation | Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA) |
Academic affiliations | Coventry University, NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences |
Dean | Dr Saleh Al Shaaibi |
Students | c. 4500[ when? ][ citation needed ] |
Location | , Oman 23°34′04″N58°10′05″E / 23.5679°N 58.1680°E |
Campus | Over 10 ha (25 acres)[ citation needed ] |
Colours | Blue and red |
Website | mec |
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Middle East College (MEC) is a private college[ citation needed ] based in Muscat, Oman. It is one of the leading higher education institution in the Sultanate of Oman, [1] with over 5,100 students. MEC is affiliated to Coventry University, UK. [2] It is located in the Knowledge Oasis Muscat.
Middle East College has undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the disciplines of engineering, business, and technology. MEC has partnerships with Microsoft IT Academy (ITA), [3] Oracle Academy Initiative Program, Cisco Networking Academy Program, EC-Council Scholarship, [4] SAP, Linux Professional Institute and Information Technology Authority, Oman.
The Middle East College was founded in 2002 by Dr. Abdullah Saif Ahmed Al Sabahy, [5] and Mr. Lefeer Muhamed, [6] in association with Sultan's Special Forces Pension Fund (SSFPF).[ citation needed ]
MEC is primarily a teaching college and not research led. [7]
MEC has the following academic programmes:[ citation needed ]
MEC is accredited by the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA) with the highest ratings in the country for Teaching Quality and Research Performance. [8]
In addition, several programmes are accredited or recognised by international professional bodies, including:
These affiliations link academic delivery at MEC with professional standards and graduate certification opportunities. [9]
A 2023 survey by the Oman Economic Review ranked Middle East College as the most preferred private higher education institution in Oman for graduate recruitment. [10]
In 2024, MEC received the award for Best Graduate Development Programme in the GCC at the HRM Summit held in Bahrain. [11]
At the inaugural Times Higher Education Awards Arab World, the college was recognised among the top 8 institutions in the region in two categories:
Student clubs include a Computing Club, Electronics Club, Design Club, Photography Club, Math Club, Net Club, Business Society, Drama Society, and the English Speaking Society.[ citation needed ]
Students from 27 countries are undertaking their studies in Middle East College.[ when? ][ citation needed ]
MEC has established links with academic institutions around the world to enable its students to participate in cultural exchange programs in:
MEC partners with the following institutions:
MEC hosts a Google Developer Group (GDG) on Campus chapter based in Muscat. [19] The group has multiple members and organises workshops, tech talks, and speaker sessions on topics such as deep learning, AI in teaching, personal branding, and leadership. [20] It provides students with exposure to emerging technologies, networking, and learning opportunities beyond regular coursework. [21]
MEC holds multiple formal partnerships with global professional bodies and technology organisations to enhance skills, certifications, and exposure for students and staff: