A modern, bilingual (Arabic/English) university portal for the University of Tasmania's campus in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Features an AI-powered chatbot using OpenRouter API for intelligent student assistance.

🌟 Features

🤖 AI-Powered Chatbot

Real AI: Uses OpenRouter API with Meta LLaMA model
Bilingual Support: Automatically detects and responds in Arabic or English
UTAS Oman Context: Specialized knowledge about campus, programs, and admissions
No Mock Data: All responses generated by real AI

🎓 Academic Programs

Comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate program listings
UTAS Oman-specific courses aligned with Oman Vision 2040
Detailed program information, requirements, and career outcomes
Search and filtering capabilities

🌐 Bilingual Interface

Arabic and English language support
Cultural appropriateness for Omani students
RTL (Right-to-Left) text support for Arabic

📱 Modern Design

Responsive design for all devices
Clean, professional interface
UTAS Oman branding and colors
Accessibility features

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
OpenRouter API key

Installation

Clone the repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd university-portal

Install dependencies
```
npm install
```

Set up environment variables

cp .env.example .env.local

Add your OpenRouter API key to .env.local:

OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_openrouter_api_key_here

Run the development server
```
npm run dev
```
Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:3000

🛠️ Technology Stack

Framework: Next.js 14+ with React 19
Styling: Tailwind CSS
TypeScript: Full type safety
AI Integration: OpenRouter API
Database: Prisma (for future enhancements)

🎯 AI Chatbot Features

The AI chatbot is the centerpiece of this portal:

Language Detection: Automatically detects Arabic or English input
Contextual Responses: Uses UTAS Oman knowledge base for relevant information
OpenRouter Integration: Powered by Meta LLaMA 3.1 8B model
Conversation Memory: Maintains conversation history for context
Error Handling: Graceful fallbacks when API is unavailable

Testing the Chatbot

Try these sample queries:

English:

"Tell me about MBA programs"
"What are the admission requirements?"
"How can I apply for scholarships?"

Arabic:

"أخبرني عن برامج الماجستير"
"ما هي متطلبات القبول؟"
"كيف يمكنني التقدم للحصول على منح دراسية؟"

🏫 About UTAS Oman

This portal represents the University of Tasmania's campus in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman:

Location: Knowledge Oasis Muscat
Programs: Aligned with Oman Vision 2040
Quality: Australian education standards
Local Relevance: Designed for Omani students and industry needs

📞 Contact Information

Phone: +968 2414 3555
Email: admissions@utas.edu.om
Address: Knowledge Oasis Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

🤝 Contributing

This is a demo project showcasing AI-enhanced university portal capabilities. For improvements or suggestions, please open an issue.

📄 License

This project is for demonstration purposes.

Built with ❤️ for UTAS Oman students and the future of education in Oman.