Dr Maha Kobeil

Dr. Maha Kobeil is a recognised leader in higher education, with a distinguished career dedicated to advancing academic excellence, institutional accreditation, and sector-wide quality enhancement. As Dean and CEO of Majan University College (MUC) — Oman’s first private higher education institution and the first to achieve full national accreditation — she has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of private higher education in the Sultanate.

Over more than two decades, Dr. Kobeil has led transformative initiatives in quality assurance, academic standards, and international accreditation. Under her leadership, MUC has strengthened its role as a pioneering institution aligned with Oman Vision 2040, driving entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation while fostering a strong culture of student-centred learning.

Her leadership influence extends well beyond MUC. She actively contributes to national policy discussions and higher education forums, where her expertise in accreditation and governance has helped set benchmarks for quality and institutional effectiveness across the sector. Her achievements have been recognised internationally, including her ranking among the Top 100 CEOs in the GCC by Trends magazine in 2015.

Dr. Kobeil holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Manchester, an MA in Applied Linguistics (Discourse Studies in Language Teaching and Learning) from the University of Liverpool, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of Manchester.

With her unique combination of academic expertise and visionary leadership, Dr. Kobeil continues to champion excellence in higher education, advancing accreditation standards, and building institutions that empower learners and contribute to national development.