UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH

The University of Sharjah is a prestigious Emirati private national university, situated in University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Its establishment in October 1997 was the visionary initiative of its founder, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah. The university was created to address the educational requirements and aspirations of the emirate of Sharjah. Its overarching mission encompasses the aspiration to become a leading academic institution, not only in the Middle East but also on a global scale.

In addition to its primary campus located in Sharjah City, the university has strategically developed additional campus facilities. These extensions serve as hubs for delivering education, training, and research programs to various communities across the emirate, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, other Arab nations, and internationally. Notably, the University of Sharjah plays a vital role in contributing to the socio-economic advancement and progress of the emirate of Sharjah.

The primary campus of the university is situated on the southern periphery of Sharjah, conveniently close to the Sharjah International Airport. Furthermore, the University of Sharjah has established three branches in different geographical areas within the emirate of Sharjah, namely Khor Fakkan, Kalba, and Al Dhaid, extending its educational reach and impact to diverse regions.

a) Type of university: Private University

b) Affiliations: The University of Sharjah (UoS) is affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates.

c) No. of students: 18,464 students out of which 7298 are international students

d) Location: University City Rd – University City – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates

e) Website: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/
f) Campus locations: The University of Sharjah has three campuses located in different areas of the emirate of Sharjah. The main campus is in the city of Sharjah. The other two campuses are located in the cities of Khorfakkan and Kalba, which are on the Arabian Sea coastline. The university also has two satellite locations for the Community College in Meleiha and Dibba.

There is a dorm at the University of Sharjah that provides students with a cozy place to stay. However, the colleges of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, visual arts, and design are co-ed. The institution also maintains distinct campuses for men and women.

Tuition fees for undergraduate programs in Sharjah typically range from AED 30,000 to AED 70,000 per academic year. Fees for postgraduate programs generally range from AED 40,000 to AED 90,000 per academic year.

Qs Ranking- 465

Times Higher Education- 251-300