University of Sharjah
(UOS)
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private
nonprofit
higher education institution in United Arab Emirates.
UOS became active in 1997.
University ranking. University of Sharjah positioned itself in the top 10 universities of United Arab Emirates. Despite being one of the youngest universities of United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah ranks high in international ratings. Every year the university manages to get into the top 5% of the best world universities.
Application process and the cost of tuition. To enroll the student must provide the information on previous academic performance and pass examinations. Upon review about(80%) of applicants receive a positive response. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 11,000 USD per year. In addition, the scholarships provided by the university allow for partial coverage of tuition expenses. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.sharjah.ac.ae.
The composition of the university. University of Sharjah is average in size with a capacity of 13 thousand students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. About half of the students are foreigners. About 678 teachers and professors are employed by UOS. Многие преподаватели University of Sharjah - иностранные специалисты. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Linkedin.
Infrastructure of UOS. The university has a dedicated library. The campus dormitories that can be offered to the students upon request.
University ranking. University of Sharjah positioned itself in the top 10 universities of United Arab Emirates. Despite being one of the youngest universities of United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah ranks high in international ratings. Every year the university manages to get into the top 5% of the best world universities.
Application process and the cost of tuition. To enroll the student must provide the information on previous academic performance and pass examinations. Upon review about(80%) of applicants receive a positive response. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 11,000 USD per year. In addition, the scholarships provided by the university allow for partial coverage of tuition expenses. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.sharjah.ac.ae.
The composition of the university. University of Sharjah is average in size with a capacity of 13 thousand students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. About half of the students are foreigners. About 678 teachers and professors are employed by UOS. Многие преподаватели University of Sharjah - иностранные специалисты. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Linkedin.
Infrastructure of UOS. The university has a dedicated library. The campus dormitories that can be offered to the students upon request.
| Ranking | 678 5 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
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Bachelor (foreigners)
Check the current price on the official website of the university
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10,997 USD/year. |
| Living expenses | $1,142 -1,795 USD/month |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Official Website | www.sharjah.ac.ae |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Private |
| Established | 1997 |
| Abbreviation | UOS |
| Teachers | 678 |
| Students | 12,370 |
| Foreigners | 56% |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Continuous |
| Admission | Based on grades and examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Housing | Available |
| Financial aid | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Accreditation • Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE |
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Affiliations • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 678 |
| Country ranking | 5 |
| International Faculty | 6 |
| International Students | 10 |
| International rankings | |
|---|---|
| UniPage World University Ranking | 678 |
| QS World University Rankings | 650 |
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 708 | 981 |
| Food | 177 | 339 |
| Transportation | 45 | 90 |
| Communications and utilities | 142 | 142 |
| Clothing | 25 | 97 |
| Sports and leisure | 45 | 146 |
| Total | 1,142 | 1,795 |
| Accommodation in United Arab Emirates | USD/Month |
|---|---|
| Shared room outside of centre | 715 |
| Shared room in city centre | 991 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 1,072 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 1,525 |
Alternative title
| Arabic | جامعة الشارقة |
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