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University of Sharjah

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world rank  2555

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Overview

Founded in 1997, the University of Sharjah is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sharjah (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah (UoS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Emirati higher education institution. University of Sharjah (UoS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Emirati higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Sharjah's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Sharjah's Entity Typenot reported

Size

University of Sharjah' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Sharjah's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الشارقة
Acronym UoS
Founded 1997
Colours Green and white
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University Location

Address PO Box 27272
Sharjah
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
University of Sharjah's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Sharjah Phone Number +971 (6) 558 5000
University of Sharjah Fax Number +971 (6) 558 5185

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Sharjah's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Sharjah's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Sharjah's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Sharjah.

University of Sharjah: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Sharjah's admission information.

University of Sharjah's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Sharjah's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Sharjah a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Sharjah's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of Sharjah's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Sharjah has more than 7100 international students.

University of Sharjah's Admission Office Admission Office

Sharjah University City- University of Sharjah
Sharjah
(6) 505 0735


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Sharjah.

University of Sharjah's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Sharjah has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Sharjah's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Sharjah's Control Type Control Type

University of Sharjah is a private higher education institution.


University of Sharjah's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


University of Sharjah's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Sharjah's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Sharjah does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Sharjah's main facilities:


University of Sharjah's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Sharjah's Library


University of Sharjah's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Sharjah's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Sharjah's main services:


University of Sharjah's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Sharjah's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Sharjah's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Sharjah's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Sharjah's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Sharjah's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Sharjah is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Sharjah's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Sharjah's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Sharjah 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Sharjah's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Sharjah's Facebook page University of Sharjah's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Sharjah's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Sharjah's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Sharjah's YouTube channel University of Sharjah's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Sharjah's Instagram page University of Sharjah's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Sharjah's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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