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Scientific College of Design

Muscat, Oman • Founded 2004

Updated Oct 2026 · Source: scd.edu.om

Overview

English Name: Scientific College of Design
Founded: 2004
Institution Type: College
Control Type: Private
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Scientific College of Design is a private art and design college in Oman.

Its undergraduate list covers fashion design, fine arts, photography, animation, digital graphic design, graphic design for hearing-impaired students, interior design and architecture, together with diplomas in digital content creation and in digital marketing and social media management. Postgraduate study is offered in fine art, interior design and visual communication, and short courses run in architecture, fashion, fine art, graphic design and interior design.

Most degrees are taught in English over four years, while architecture runs for five years and the fashion design and hearing-impaired graphic design programmes are taught in Arabic. Applicants who need extra preparation in English, mathematics or computing can begin with a General Foundation Program.

The college is accredited within Oman under the oversight of MoHERI, the national higher education ministry, and several degree pages cite a substantial-equivalency statement from NASAD.

New students start in the Fall semester in October or the Spring semester in February, and applications are accepted throughout the year with no fixed deadline. The student body is drawn from over 40 countries, according to the college.

Fee discounts are available for categories such as siblings, artists who submit a portfolio and students with special needs, and a small number of full scholarships are awarded each academic year.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Scientific College of Design is listed below.

Address: PO Box 1656, PC 114
Phone: 0096824513222
Email: info@scd.edu.om
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Academic Details

Scientific College of Design's academic profile in numbers is listed below.

Academic Year: October to July
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education
Admission Requirements: Undergraduate: Applicants submit a certified General Education certificate or an equivalent qualification, an identity card copy, a passport-style photo and an application fee of 25 OMR that is not refundable. International applicants add a passport copy and a residency card copy. Transfer applicants provide a General Foundation Program completion certificate, and their transcripts are reviewed to decide which courses carry over. Postgraduate: Applicants hold a bachelor degree in a relevant artistic field and submit the original certificate, graduation notification and full transcript, a high school certificate copy, an identity card copy, a passport-style photo with a white background and an updated CV, plus a passport copy for non-Omanis. School certificates from abroad must be equated by the Ministry of Education and foreign bachelor degrees by MoHERI.
Total Students: 1,222
Full-Time Academic Staff: 55
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 23

Faculties & Divisions

Subject coverage by faculty at Scientific College of Design is listed below.

Architecture and Interior Design (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Interior Design
English Language Basic Sciences and Humanities (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • English
  • Natural Sciences
Fashion Design (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fashion Design
Fine Arts (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fine Arts
Graphic Design (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Graphic Design

Programs Offered

All active programmes at Scientific College of Design are listed by degree level.

14 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Oman

Master's Degree 3 programmes

Diploma 2 programmes

Scholarships in Oman

Below are scholarships available to students in Oman.

Cultural and Scientific Cooperation Programme
Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (Oman) · Government funded · International students · Full Tuition
Scholarships that pay tuition fees only, offered under the Omani Programme for Cultural and Scientific Cooperation to non-Omani students; living costs are not listed as covered.
MoHERI External Scholarships
Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (Oman) · Government funded
Ministry-funded financial aid that lets Omani students study at an approved overseas higher education institution; HEAC's guides define internal and external scholarships as the two ways the ministry sponsors study. The cost components covered per student are set in HEAC's annual guide, which was not readable in this run.
MoHERI Internal Scholarships
Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (Oman) · Government funded
Ministry-funded financial aid that lets Omani students complete an undergraduate degree at a private higher education institution inside Oman. National University of Science and Technology calls it a full scholarship and says ministry-sponsored intake is regulated by HEAC; the per-student allowance and exact cost coverage are published only in HEAC's annual...
PDO Community Scholarship Programme
Petroleum Development Oman · Corporate funded · Living Stipend
PDO-funded undergraduate scholarships, run with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, that let students from PDO's concession area choose any undergraduate programme and receive a monthly allowance for up to five years, to Bachelor's level.
PDO Tawteen Teacher Education Scholarship
Petroleum Development Oman · Corporate funded
PDO sponsors the education of students at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences who train as teachers and then return to work in schools in their own towns and villages; the agreement is signed with the Ministry of Education and runs for four years.
SCD Financial Aid Tuition Discounts
University funded · Fee Waiver
Category-based tuition discounts: student sibling 5%; Omani college employee 100%; other-nationality employee 50%; child of an employee 50%; students with special needs 100%; artists 20%; Arab embassies and cultural relations 20%; social security cases coordinated with the ministry 50-100%; full-year advance payment 5%; distinguished students above 3.5 AGPA...
SCD Full Scholarship
University funded · Full Tuition
Scientific College of Design offers a 100% scholarship to a maximum of 10 students per academic year. It does not cover registration, educational material, graduation or hostel fees, repeated courses or withdrawals, cannot be transferred, and the college may withdraw it according to academic performance.

How to apply to Scientific College of Design

The application path for Scientific College of Design, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Scientific College of Design offers 14 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at Scientific College of Design has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Apply directly via Scientific College of Design's online portal at scd.edu.om. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at info@scd.edu.om or by phone at 0096824513222. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scientific College of Design

Below are key facts about Scientific College of Design, drawn directly from institutional records.

When was Scientific College of Design founded?

Scientific College of Design was established in 2004 (approximately 22 years ago).

Where can I find Scientific College of Design?

The institution is located in Muscat, Oman.

Is Scientific College of Design a public or private institution?

Scientific College of Design is a private institution.

How many students does Scientific College of Design have?

The institution has a student body of 1,222.

What degrees does Scientific College of Design offer?

Scientific College of Design offers bachelor's and master's programmes.

Who recognises Scientific College of Design?

Yes, Scientific College of Design is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education.

Where can I learn more about Scientific College of Design?

Scientific College of Design's official website is scd.edu.om.

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