University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Ibra is one of the established technical college in the Sultanate of Oman since 2001.
The idea to improve College of Technology to Higher College of Technology is through the help of the Academic committee who worked and developed a new B.Tech program which was first offered in the 2003-2004 Academic Year.
The College believed that all individuals, regardless of economic or social status, are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and should be provided with opportunities to develop their skills and benefit the welfare of society.
Both technological and general education are essential parts of the Ibra College Technological curriculum, enabling students to develop self-awareness and social responsibility necessary to successfully compete in their chosen occupational fields. The programs offered by University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Ibra are directed towards serving the needs of all individuals within the community, as well as the needs of the community as a whole.
The university offers more than 25 specializations with three different exit levels, diploma, advanced diploma and bachelor’s degrees in the stream of technical education. Each level bestows knowledge, competencies and skills upon the students, and to progress from one level to another it is essential for students to meet well-defined criteria. This clearly defined structure affords UTAS-Muscat an edge of competitiveness in fulfilling Oman’s demand for qualified and skilled human resources. It also gives students the flexibility to exit the system after completing any level with a qualification enabling them to enter the job market.
UTAS 2020-to present
As per Royal Decree, all six colleges of technology across Oman merge into one university, the University of Technology and Applied Sciences.
OND 2001-to present
The college was under the Ministry of Social Affairs for Labour and Vocational Training.
The college has been upgraded and called Ibra College of Technology offering porgrams in OND in 2001-2003 and the New Program in 2003-2004 onwards.
The college has been under the Ministry of Manpower (MoMP).
GNVQ Program 1995-2001
GNVQ Program is offered in 1995-2001.
Arabic Program 1993-1995
Ibra Technical Industrial College offering Arabic Program in 1993-1995.
Established 1982-1983
The college operated as Vocational Training Institute offering programs in Vocational Training.