At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before deciding — clearly and honestly.
The education
Growing English-medium universities, including Sultan Qaboos University and the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech).
The true cost
Lower cost than the UAE or Qatar, with tax-free salaries.
Safety & visa
Check the latest MEA advisory before you travel. Oman is a welcoming Gulf state with deep, historic ties to India.
Top universities
A selection of universities popular with Maharashtra students. Fees vary by university and programme — check each university’s current fee schedule.
After you graduate
Post-study work rights are the most important factor — and the most likely to change. Here is the position as of today.
Oman has no dedicated graduate job-search visa. To work after graduation, you must move to an employer-sponsored work residence, subject to Omanisation and labour-clearance requirements. Immigration rules and salary thresholds change frequently — verify them before you rely on them.
Immigration rules, eligibility and salary thresholds change frequently and without notice. Always verify the latest official guidance before you apply, and never treat any figure here as a guarantee of future entitlement.
- No dedicated graduate job-search visa
- Move to an employer-sponsored work residence
- Omanisation and labour-clearance rules apply
Visa, work & money rules
The official rules behind your visa, work, family and budget planning — last audited 17 September 2026. Rules change often, so confirm each point on the official government or university website before you apply.
Student visa
Oman’s student visa is granted to a licensed educational institution, on its responsibility, for a foreigner coming to study. It must be used within 6 months of issue and allows a stay of 1–2 years from entry, renewable on the institution’s confirmation. It is a multi-entry visa. The government fee is OMR 30. Indian nationals must submit a medical certificate among the required documents.
Work while studying
A student visa does not give you the right to paid employment in Oman. Any work needs separate employer-sponsored labour authorisation, and Omanisation rules restrict foreign employment. Do not assume a weekly student-work allowance; confirm any permitted internship or training arrangement with your institution.
Family & dependants
International students generally cannot sponsor dependants on student status. Family sponsorship in Oman is tied to qualifying resident-employment conditions set by the Royal Oman Police.
Health insurance
A medical certificate is required for the student visa (including for Indian nationals), and you should hold health insurance as required by your institution or the authorities.
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
Oman — Master's ROI
Indicative · based on today's assumptions
Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
Safety snapshot
Based on Ministry of External Affairs guidance — always check the latest official advisory before you travel.
Check the latest MEA advisory
Check the latest guidance from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Muscat before you travel and during your stay, and register on MADAD (madad.gov.in).
Emergency contacts
Dial 9999. MEA helpline: 1800 11 3090.
Register with the embassy
Register at madad.gov.in on arrival so the nearest Indian Mission can reach you in an emergency.
Food, culture & community
What to expect day-to-day — and how to feel at home far from home, as a student from Maharashtra.
Food & groceries
Excellent Indian food; vegetarian and halal options are universal; historic temples in Muscat.
The Maharashtra community
A large, long-settled Indian community, with easy proximity to home.
Maha-Alumni Connect lets you speak with students from your own district who studied at these very universities.
Compare Oman with other destinations.
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