University of Sharjah
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة الشارقة |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Location | Sharjah |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Type | Non-profit university owned by the Government of Sharjah |
| Website | www.sharjah.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of Sharjah4
How the colleges grew
| Year | Colleges established |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Engineering; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business Administration; Sharia and Islamic Studies |
| 1998 | Fine Arts and Design; Health Sciences |
| 2001 | Law |
| 2002 | Communication |
| 2004 | Medicine; Dental Medicine; Pharmacy |
| 2006 | Graduate Studies |
| 2009 | Sciences |
| 2019 | Computing and Informatics |
| 2024 | Public Policy |
Source: University of Sharjah: History of UoS1
Campuses and hospitals
The main campus is in Sharjah city, with separate men's, women's, fine arts and medical colleges' campuses. The university opened campuses in Khorfakkan in 2007, Kalba in 2011 and Dhaid in 2015, and University Hospital Sharjah and the University Dental Hospital in 2011.1,2
The CAA register now lists the University of Khorfakkan, the University of Kalba and the University of Al Dhaid as separate licensed institutions.3
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.4
Sources
- University of Sharjah: History of UoS
- University of Sharjah: Student handbook 2025-2026
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: Higher education institutions (register)
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of Sharjah
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