The University of Sharjah (UOS) is a private non-profit national university established in 1997 by its founder, president and chairman, the Ruler of Sharjah His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qassimi.
UoS offers 104 programs across multiple academic disciplines and has approximately 14,000 students representing 96 nationalities
UoS is a comprehensive academic institution with a distinctive learning style and a global vision. It is a pioneer in academia, scientific research and the arts in the UAE and the GCC region. All programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Some programs such as Engineering, Communication, Science and Business have attained international accreditation.
It’s located in Sharjah, UNESCO’S Cultural Capital of the Arab and Islamic World and is only 5 minutes drive away from Sharjah International airport, 15 minutes from Dubai Airport and 2 hours from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.