Sharjah University
About Company
The University of Sharjah was established with a great vision to enjoy essential qualities shared by renowned universities around the globe. Such qualities enable these institutions to progress forward much faster than others. The education and research programs they offer tend to be comprehensive and multi-disciplinary. They enjoy considerable infrastructure for learning and research and manage to attract renowned faculty with academic heft. They are decidedly international in their outlook and vision and in the composition of their student and faculty population. They attract talented students from different backgrounds and challenge them both inside and outside the classroom. Finally, they are independent both academically and financially, which means their decisions are guided by the integrity of best expertise and what is good for the advancement of learning, education and research.
The University of Sharjah has expanded in a relatively short span of time to include 14 colleges offering more than 111 diverse academic programs (majors) at the diploma, bachelor, master and PhD levels. There are currently about 17,000 students enrolled at the university with academic instructions delivered by 668 faculty members having diverse international experience and renowned stature. The University has long-term cooperation agreements and strategic alliances with 31 leading academic institutions around the globe. These agreements ensure that the education our students receive meets the highest international standards.
The main campus of the University of Sharjah (UoS) lies in the heart of the University City in the Emirate of Sharjah, a few kilometers away from the shores of the strategic Arabian Gulf. The University’s architecture lends full expression to its Islamic and Arabic heritage with splendid buildings and captivating landscape. The campus provides spacious, outstanding facilities that include multimedia study halls, advanced scientific and research laboratories, dedicated libraries rich with information resources, state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and computing labs, theatres, clubs, two major sports complexes, student centers with access to restaurants and variety of shops, and many other facilities. There are also separate residential areas for male and female students and the faculty.
UoS extends its educational reach across four campuses that cover all of the Sharjah regions, including Khorfakkan and Kalba, which are located on the coastline of the Arabian Sea. The University’s emphasis on providing purposeful education and its relentless quest for excellence have earned it the respect and eminence among other universities in the region. Harboring a diverse cultural mix, extensive academic programs, and elegant campus setting are but a few of the remarkable characteristics of UOS.
The University’s Medical Complex includes the Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Medical Research Laboratories, University general hospital, and a Dental Hospital.