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University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
"A comprehensive university in Sharjah, new in QS top 300"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#283 (QS)
PSW VISA
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
About University of Sharjah
The University of Sharjah (UoS) was founded in 1997 and is a comprehensive university in Sharjah's University City. It climbed 45 places to #283 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, entering the top 300 for the first time, and is 10th in the world for international faculty. It teaches medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, business and law.
Rankings & Recognition
#283
Ranked #328 in QS 2026 (#283 in QS 2027, first top 300).
Accreditations & Memberships
UAE Ministry of Higher Education / KHDA recognised
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Sharjah's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1997
Founded
#283 (first top 300)
QS 2027
#10 world
Intl. Faculty
University City, Sharjah
Location
#247
US News 2026-27
Popular Programs
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Engineering
Business
Law
Application Details
Application Route
University online application
Intakes
September, January (some)
IELTS
6.0 for UG and 6.5 for PG
Alternatives
TOEFL / EmSAT accepted (by uni)
Part-time work
20 hrs/week with MOHRE permit
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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approx. 6.0-6.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (uni-sponsored)
Post-Study Work
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Green Card Pathway
Golden Visa (GPA 3.5+, top grads)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Merit-based (university)
Career Outcomes
19%
Placement Ratio
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The University of Sharjah is located in University City, Sharjah, about five minutes from Sharjah International Airport and a short drive from Dubai.
Campus Details
University
City campus
Near
Sharjah airport
Short
drive to Dubai
Campus Forecast
Hot summers
Mild winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus student housing
Private rentals nearby
Dining
Campus cafes and restaurants
Food options nearby
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural and career events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
20K+
Countries Represented
100+
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition
Varies by programme (see university)
UAE tuition range
approx. AED 20,000-100,000+ / year
Student visa costs
approx. AED 5,500-8,500 total
Visa maintenance (some)
AED 2,500 one-time
Intakes & Deadlines
Main intake is September (Fall), with a January (Spring) intake for many programmes. Apply 2-3 months early for the visa.
Scholarships at University of Sharjah
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state) with good marks, attested; IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field (GPA / % by programme); IELTS approx. 6.0-6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
approx. 6.0-6.5Required Documents
Passport (6+ months validity)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets (attested)
Bachelor degree + transcripts (PG)
English test (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
Passport photos
Medical fitness test (in UAE)
Health insurance
Equivalency (MoE) where needed
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme at University of Sharjah and check entry and English requirements.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with marksheets, passport and English scores.
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Offer & deposit
Accept the offer and pay the seat / tuition deposit.
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Entry permit
The university sponsors your student entry permit.
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Arrive & residence
Do the medical test, Emirates ID and get the 1-year student residence visa.
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Renew yearly
Renew the student visa each year (at least 45 days before expiry).
Campus & Location
The University of Sharjah is located in University City, Sharjah, about five minutes from Sharjah International Airport and a short drive from Dubai.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Medicine (MBBS)
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Bachelor's
Computer Engineering
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