University of Al Dhaid
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة الذيد |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Location | Al Dhaid, Sharjah |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Type | Non-profit university established by Sharjah Emiri decree |
| Website | uodh.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of Al Dhaid6
Colleges
- Agriculture
- Veterinary Medicine
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Computing and Intelligent Systems
- Law
- Business Administration
- Environmental Sciences
Source: University of Al Dhaid: About the university1
The five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme was developed with the University of Liverpool. The university has also agreed with the UK's Royal Agricultural University to develop a bachelor's programme in sustainable agriculture.1,3
Farms and facilities
The Ruler of Sharjah has described farms and facilities linked to the university, including wheat and corn fields, cow, bird and goat farms, laboratories and animal pens. In June 2025 he approved moving the Sharjah seed bank into the university's facilities.4,5
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.6
Sources
- University of Al Dhaid: About the university
- Sharjah24: Sharjah Ruler establishes Al Dhaid University (April 2024)
- Royal Agricultural University: The RAU in the United Arab Emirates
- Sharjah Government Media Bureau: Agreement between the universities of Al Dhaid and Liverpool (December 2024)
- Sharjah Government Media Bureau: Ruler chairs University of Al Dhaid Board of Trustees meeting (June 2025)
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of Al Dhaid
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.