University of Sharjah

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The University of Sharjah (UoS) is a private, non-profit national university located in University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in October 1997 by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al‑Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, with a vision to integrate Islamic architectural heritage, Arab culture, and academic excellence.

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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UoS’s main campus resides within University City, Sharjah, showcasing striking architecture that blends Islamic tradition with modern design. It includes separate, fully equipped buildings for male and female students, housing classrooms, advanced laboratories, and IT hubs. The university also operates branch campuses in Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid, and a Medical & Health Sciences campus, ensuring wide accessibility and academic reach.

Sports Offered

Athletics

Auditorium

Badminton

Basketball

Cricket

Dance

Gymnastics

Football

Strength and Conditioning Games

Table Tennis

Activities Offered

Art

Athletics Track

Clubs/ Societies/Organizations

Culture & Language

Debate

Dance

Leadership Developing Activities

Media

Model United Nations Club (MUN)

Music

In-House Facility

Auditorium

Badminton Court

Basket ball Court

Cricket nets

Football Court

Fully equipped Gym

Theatre

Volley Ball Court

Infrastructure

UoS’s main campus resides within University City, Sharjah, showcasing striking architecture that blends Islamic tradition with modern design. It includes separate, fully equipped buildings for male and female students, housing classrooms, advanced laboratories, and IT hubs. The university also operates branch campuses in Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid, and a Medical & Health Sciences campus, ensuring wide accessibility and academic reach.

Student Support

The Student Forum serves as the vibrant nucleus of campus life, offering programs, events, study zones, and social spaces designed to foster engagement and academic success.

Additionally, the Student Services ecosystem provides comprehensive support—spanning academic advising, mental health, career counseling, wellness programs, and guidance for international students.

Student Life

UoS offers gender-segregated housing facilities:

Female Student Housing includes well-furnished rooms, multipurpose halls, study spaces, computer labs, and 24/7 high-speed Wi‑Fi—all administered by dedicated dorm supervisors to ensure a supportive living environment.

Student accommodation at University of Sharjah

Housing facilities (Accommodation)

UoS provides well-appointed, gender-segregated dormitories complete with furnished rooms (options ranging from one to three bedrooms), study halls, computer labs, clinics, laundry facilities, and shared recreational spaces such as TV lounges and gardens. Each facility is supported by dormitory supervisors who oversee student welfare, organize social and sports activities, and manage living arrangements to ensure a safe and engaging residential experience.

Student Safety

The university ensures student safety through separate, supervised housing environments and scheduled, gender-sensitive shuttle services. Female students benefit from shuttle intervals every 30 minutes, while male services operate more frequently depending on demand. These transit services connect various campus facilities as well as external branch campuses across Sharjah, Al Dhaid, and Khorfakkan. Additionally, internal air-conditioned walkways enhance safe navigation across the main campus grounds.

Career services at University of Sharjah

Career Support

The Career Advancement and Student Training Office (CASTO) serves as the university’s central support hub for student employability. CASTO manages the Student Employment Program (SEP), offering students part-time paid opportunities in administrative support, lab assistance, event coordination, and more. Through this, students gain invaluable professional exposure and financial support—working up to a defined hourly limit. CASTO also runs an Internship Opportunities Portal, coordinates external and IAESTE internship programs, and hosts industry-aligned career development initiatives to prepare students for the workforce.