A’Sharqiyah University (ASU) is a private institution of higher education located in the north of the A’Sharqiyah region of the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in Ibra 150 km from Muscat, the capital. It was established in 2009 by Ministerial Decision (78/2009) issued by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

The College of Applied and Health Sciences (CAHS) is a pioneering faculty at ASU, which is aiming to promote quality education in Oman that prepares students for modern, high-quality jobs in various disciplines related to science and technology. The primary focus of the CAHS at ASU is the effective utilization of the Sultanate's resources for sustainable growth and development of the human society in Oman. Our vision is to be among the top colleges offering applied and health sciences programs in the Middle East region. In addition, we aspire to be internationally recognized for excellence in science education and research.