University of the Arts Sharjah
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة الفنون في الشارقة |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Location | University City, Sharjah |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Type | Non-profit university established by Sharjah Emiri decree |
| Website | uas.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of the Arts Sharjah4
Academies and colleges
| Academy | Colleges |
|---|---|
| Academy of Performing Arts | Theatre; Music; Film (under development) |
| Academy of Visual Arts | Fine Arts; Design |
Source: University City of Sharjah: University of the Arts Sharjah; University of the Arts Sharjah: Academy of Performing Arts at a glance1,3
What it absorbed
The decree merged the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy into the university, with its staff, assets and accredited programmes, and transferred the University of Sharjah's College of Fine Arts and Design to it.2
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 City of Sharjah: University of the Arts Sharjah
- Aletihad: Sharjah Ruler issues Emiri Decree establishing University of the Arts Sharjah (15 December 2025)
- University of the Arts Sharjah: Academy of Performing Arts at a glance
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, University of the Arts Sharjah
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