The University of Sharjah was founded in 1997 as a nonprofit autonomous institution of higher education, operating under the directives of its President, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

The University of Sharjah is among the leading universities in the region and is recognized internationally for its comprehensive academic and professional programs of the highest academic standards as well as its modern facilities.

Endowed with this integrated platform of education, science, medicine and research, the University aims to contribute to the economic and social development of the Emirate of Sharjah and the wider United Arab Emirates and accomplishes this within the socio-cultural framework of the region and in adherence to Islamic values and traditions.

The University currently employs 550 full-time faculty members to serve a student population of over 13,300 students. Its colleges include:  Sharia and Islamic Studies, Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Communication, Law, Fine Arts and Design, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Graduate Studies and Research, and the Community College. The university currently offers 83 accredited programs at level of Doctorate, Master, Bachelor, Diploma and Associated degrees.

The University’s main campus is located within Sharjah University City, just 10 minutes from the Sharjah International Airport and 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The University is comprised of five campuses including its main campus in Sharjah and branch locations in Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al-Hisn and Meleiha.

The learning, teaching and research environment is well supported by extraordinary facilities, including extensive IT network, seven libraries and more than 80 laboratories. The university has two hospitals (Teaching and Dental) and clinical and professional training centers of international standards.

The university is licensed and all its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation in UAE. Engineering programs are accredited by ABET. Other programs are internationally recognized by professional bodies.

The University’s institutional effectiveness framework follows a dynamic and flexible approach in utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods to assess performance and analyze effectiveness in a wide variety of programs and delivery and assessment methods. The results of these processes are then used as input that leads decision-making and continuous improvement at the program, college and University level.