University of Sharjah

The University of Sharjah (UOS), established in 1997, is a private, national, co-educational university situated in University City, Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. UOS has proven that with proper leadership, a young university can compete with its more senior peers. UOS now includes 14 colleges, offering over 120 diverse academic programs.

A few kilometers from the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the Sharjah university campus houses the main campus together with the Medical and Health sciences campus, and the Fine Arts and Design campus. In addition to a branch in Al Dhaidh City. UOS architecture lends full expression to its Islamic and Arabic heritage, while providing facilities including study halls, laboratories, libraries, state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and computing labs, theatres, two major sports complexes, and student centers with restaurants and shops.

Enjoy a virtual tour from the comfort of your home. https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Media/Documents/english/tour_.html

UOS is home to several state-of-the-art research centers, all of which work under the same goal to produce research that will positively impact human lives.

Part of the University of Sharjah is the Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences which houses the Planetarium, the Exhibition of the Universe in the Holy Qur’an, an Astronomical Observatory, and a Cosmic Park.

UOS’s Colleges

• College of Sharia and Islamic Studies
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/sh/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/ahss/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Business Administration
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/business/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Engineering
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/eng/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Health Sciences
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/healthsciences/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Law
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Law/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Fine Arts & Design
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/fa/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Communication
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Communication/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Medicine
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Medicine/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Dental Medicine
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/dentistry/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Pharmacy
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Pharmacy/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Sciences
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/Sciences/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Computing and Informatics
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/Colleges/CI/Pages/default.aspx
• College of Graduate Studies
• https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Research/gs/Pages/default.aspx

UOS’s Research Institutes & Centers

• Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences
• Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering
• Research Institute of Humanities and Social

UOS AFFILIATIONS AND GLOBAL ALLIANCES

The University of Sharjah strives to sustain long-term cooperation agreements and strategic alliances with renowned academic institutions around the globe. These agreements ensure that your education is constantly of the highest international standards. Cooperation agreements have been signed with the following universities

USA​

• California University of Pennsylvania​
• The University of Arizona​
• The University of California – San Diego​
• ​The University of East Carolina ​
• 5​The University of Wisconsin

Canada​

• McMaster University​
• Carleton University​
• Ecole de Technologie Supérieure (ETS)​

United Kingdom​​   

• University of Exeter​
• The University of Sheffield​
• Durham University​
• The Royal College of Surgeons of England​
• ​​Heriot-Watt University

Malaysia​

• Universiti Malaysia Perlis​
• International Islamic University Malaysia​
• University of Malaya ​ 

Japan​

• MIE University​
• Nagoya University​
• Kanazawa University​

Australia ​​    

• Monash University​
• The University of Adelaide​

Lebanon​

• American University of Beirut ​
• Beirut Arab University​

Germany​

• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Kit) ​
• Johannes Gutenberg University​

Holland​

• ​Maastricht University​

Spain​

• ​Malaga University

United Arab Emirates​

• American University of Sharjah​
• ​Al Maktoum college for higher education​
• ​Armed Forces Medical College

Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan​

• Jordan University of Sciences and Technology​
• University of Jordan​

Egypt​

• Cairo University​
• Ain Shams University​

France​

• Paris 7 University (Paris Diderot)​

Finland​

• ​Lahti University of Applied Sciences
• ​​Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 

Italy​

• CA` Foscari University of Venice ​

Bahrain​

• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain (Medical College of Bahrain)​

Morocco​

• Sidi Mohammed Bin Abdullah University​

Living in Sharjah

Life in Sharjah offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it an exceptional place for students pursuing their academic journey at the University of Sharjah. Nestled in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah boasts a rich cultural heritage that harmoniously coexists with a vibrant contemporary lifestyle. Students here experience a welcoming and diverse community, where cultural diversity is celebrated and respected. The city's cultural attractions, including museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, provide a window into the region's history and artistic expression. Simultaneously, modern amenities such as world-class shopping malls, restaurants, and recreational spaces offer a dynamic and comfortable urban environment. With its commitment to education, Sharjah offers a conducive environment for learning and personal growth, making it an ideal home for scholars and students alike.