At the National University of Science and Technology, the primary aim of its postgraduate qualification program (PQP) is to increase a student’s overall English proficiency level from an IELTS equivalence of 5.0 and 5.5 to 6.0. Additionally, the program intends to prepare students with the transferable study skills needed to meet the rigorous academic demands of their postgraduate studies. Keeping in line with industry standard practice, the program focuses on a part-time evening delivery method over a period of 20 weeks maximum. Upon successful course completion and being awarded a PQP certificate, a student would have achieved the appropriate English language requirement for admission for their desired international postgraduate program.
| Mode of Attendance | Blended learning (70/30% online) | 120 hours | Evenings |
| Admission | Applicants require a minimum of an IELTS 5.0 test result to enter PQP 1. Applicants with an IELTS 5.5 test result may directly enter PQP 2. | ||
| Hours | 120 contact hours | 12 weeks x 10 hours/week |
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Delivery Pattern | 3 teaching days per week 1 guided self-learning day/week | Reading/Writing = 5 hours Listening/Speaking = 5 hours |
| Entry Level | IELTS = 5.0 overall | |
| Exit Aim | Readiness towards IELTS 5.5 and academic skills | |
| Tuition Fees | 330 OMR | |
| Hours | 120 contact hours | 8 weeks x 15 hours/week |
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Delivery Pattern | 4 teaching days per week 1 guided self-learning day/week | Reading/Writing = 8 hours Listening/Speaking = 7 hours |
| Entry Level | IELTS = 5.5 overall | |
| Exit Aim | Readiness towards IELTS 6 and academic skills | |
| Tuition Fee | 220 OMR | |
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) is structured to align closely with the University’s Postgraduate (PG) admission cycles for both the Fall and Spring semesters.
The program is carefully scheduled to ensure that students complete the PQP in time to seamlessly progress into their intended postgraduate semester.
Students planning to join the Fall 2026 postgraduate intake may enroll in one of the following PQP cycles:
| Start Date | End Date | |
| PQP1 | 5th April 2026 | 27th June 2026 |
| PQP2 | 5th July 2026 | 29th August 2026 |
Students intending to enroll in the Spring 2027 postgraduate intake may join the following PQP cycles:
| Start Date | End Date | |
| PQP1 | 4th October 2026 | 26th December 2026 |
| PQP2 | 3rd January 2027 | 27th February 2027 |
For administration related inquiries:
GSM: 79161001
landline: 22641098/1013
Email Address: [email protected]
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