Oman College Signs Partnership Letter With Indonesian University
The Letter of Intent covers nursing and pharmacy collaboration after the college's delegation attended a regional higher education summit in Bali.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in People
Oman College of Health Sciences signed a Letter of Intent with Universitas Padjadjaran in Indonesia on the sidelines of the QS Higher Education Summit: Asia Pacific 2026, held November 3 to 5 at the Bali International Convention Centre. The agreement covers nursing and pharmacy partnerships.
Why it matters
The agreement extends the college's international academic footprint across Asia and aligns with its strategic objectives and Oman Vision 2040. It reflects a growing pattern of Gulf health education institutions seeking regional academic and research partners.
The Letter of Intent was signed during a three-day summit held November 3 to 5, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia. The source does not disclose exchange volumes, enrolment targets, or financial terms of the collaboration.
The players
Oman College of Health Sciences
A higher education institution in Muscat, Oman, that trains health professionals and is pursuing international academic and research partnerships.
Universitas Padjadjaran
A public research university in West Java, Indonesia, and a signatory partner in the nursing and pharmacy collaboration.
Prof Badri Munir Sukoco
Secretary General of Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, who officially inaugurated the summit.
The details
The Oman College of Health Sciences delegation, headed by Dean Dr Fahad bin Mahmoud al Zadjali, signed the Letter of Intent with Universitas Padjadjaran at the QS summit. The proposed collaboration covers academic programmes, knowledge exchange, joint research, and student and faculty exchange, and the summit featured an international exhibition and panel discussions.
Timeline
November 3-5, 2026: QS Higher Education Summit: Asia Pacific held at the Bali International Convention Centre.
November 5, 2026: Oman College of Health Sciences signs the Letter of Intent during the summit.
Market Landscape
The agreement reflects Oman's broader national push, under Oman Vision 2040, to build international academic ties that strengthen its health workforce and research base. Regional summits like the QS Asia Pacific gathering have become a common venue for Gulf institutions to secure such partnerships.
For students in Oman and Indonesia, the agreement could eventually open exchange opportunities in nursing and pharmacy. The source gives no start dates or eligibility details, so practical access remains unclear.
The takeaway
International partnerships between health education institutions can widen access to shared research and faculty exchange. Readers following Gulf or Southeast Asian academic developments should watch for announced programme details in the coming months.
Further reading
Explore more on this type of academic exchange in our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oman Observer.
