MUSCAT : The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) has been ranked 73rd out of 269 institutions across the Arab region in the Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings 2027. It is the College’s first appearance in the ranking, placing it in the top 30% of institutions in the region and fifth among the ranked Omani institutions.
The College sees the result as a humbling first step rather than a finish line. It reflects the work of its faculty, staff and students, and the trust of the young Omanis who choose to study here. MCBS also recognizes the wider Omani higher-education community, whose institutions contribute to the country’s standing in the region.
“Being recognized in the THE Arab University Rankings is a proud moment for all of us at MCBS. We were founded in 1996 by a group of thought leaders in the country, and I am grateful to have been part of our journey. This result belongs to the faculty, staff, and students who have built this college; to our extended community and partners; and to the families who trusted us with their children’s futures. We will keep working to earn that trust.” — Dr. Muneer Al Maskari, Founder and Executive Chairman.
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Founded in 1996 as Oman’s first fully private university, MCBS marks 30 years this year, and has spent three decades giving Omanis access to quality higher education at home.
“Thirty years after its founding, MCBS has earned a place in the regional conversation. This is an encouraging start, and a reminder of what our students and faculty can achieve.” — Professor Amr Al Hinai, Chairman of the Board of Governors.
On behalf of the College, Aisha Al Kharusi, Deputy Executive Chairperson, attended the recognition ceremony at UM6P in Benguerir, Morocco, during the THE Arab Universities Summit 2026, in the presence of MCBS senior leadership, including Dr. Said Kittani, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, and Dr. Amjed Sid Ahmed Mohamed Sid Ahmed, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings assess institutions across teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry.
MCBS, which is pursuing university status, will use the results to strengthen its research, its partnerships with Omani industry, and its graduates’ readiness for the labor market.
