University of Buraimi

uob.edu.om zoominfo.com/c/university-of-buraimi/464061196 University of Buraimi (UOB) is a private higher education institution founded in 2016 (originally College of Banking & Financial Studies, upgraded to university status in 2024) in Buraimi, Oman, just 5 minutes from the UAE border (Al Ain). Licensed by Oman's Ministry of Higher Education (MOHERI), it operates 4 faculties (Computing & IT, Engineering, Business, Health Sciences) with 11 departments offering programs in AI, cybersecurity, civil/electrical/mechanical engineering, nursing, architecture, business, and MBA. It serves ~500–1,500 students from 40+ countries (30–40% international) with ~50–82 staff (PhD-holders from UK, USA, Canada, Malaysia). Tuition runs ~$6,000–12,000/year with extensive scholarships. The university follows a US academic model, earned a spot in UI GreenMetric World Rankings 2025 (289th for sustainability), and is currently undergoing OAAA accreditation. Led by Chancellor HE Sheikh Saif Al-Mamari