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University of Sharjah

Sharjah, Sharjah Β· Public University Β· Est. 1997

QS World #601 Admissions open
Type
Public University
Founded
1997
Students
17,000
International
4,000

UOS: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Sharjah is a public university in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It suits students who want a large, internationally mixed campus with a broad range of study options in the emirate.

  2. What you can study

    The university offers education, training, and research programmes, but the specific subject areas and programme list are not published in the facts available. If you are deciding whether it matches your academic goals, check the official website for the current catalogue before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. The university does not publish those details here, so confirm them directly before you submit an application.

  4. What it costs

    Tuition is listed at AED 43,500 to AED 59,000. Living costs in Sharjah will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending, so confirm your total budget separately with the university and current local cost information.

  5. Coming from abroad

    English or other language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the teaching language for your programme on the official site. As an applicant moving from abroad, you should also confirm visa steps, document attestation, accommodation, and whether your chosen programme has extra admission requirements.

  6. How it compares

    There are 37 universities in the United Arab Emirates, so this university sits in a fairly competitive national landscape. Its scale, with 17,000 students and 4,000 international students, suggests a university with enough breadth to serve both local and overseas applicants without being one of a very small number of providers in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them β€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about UOS

What type of university is the University of Sharjah?

It is a public university in the United Arab Emirates.

Where is the University of Sharjah located?

It is in Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

How many students does it have?

It has 17,000 students.

What is the tuition range?

Tuition is AED 43,500 to AED 59,000.

Overview

The University of Sharjah is an Emirati private national university located in University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established in October 1997 by its founder the ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi to meet the emirate of Sharjah's aim of educational needs. The university goals constitute of becoming a leading academic institution in the Middle East and around the world. In addition to its main campus in Sharjah City, the university has built campus facilities to provide education, training, and research programs directly to several communities throughout the emirate, GCC, Arab countries, and internationally. Most significantly, the university plays an important role in the socioeconomic development of the emirate of Sharjah.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance β€” always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at UOS

48 programs across 4 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

PhD / Doctorate

PhD / Doctorate Medicine & Health Sciences

Doctor of Pharmacy

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Master's Degree

Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Master in Exegesis

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Diploma

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

AED 43,500 – AED 59,000/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Arab Emirates.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.

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