The University of Sharjah administration stand out for their commitment to achieving the University vision and mission of being a world-class teaching, learning and research institution. It aims to prepare our youth with the necessary integrated knowledge and skills to build a robust and cohesive society based upon the values of equality, justice and sustainable development; principles that are inherent to our country cultural, social and national heritage. Accordingly,
the University of Sharjah focuses on helping students overcome academic and social obstacles that might prevent them from realizing their success and the success sought by the University in strengthening the capabilities of youth now and into the future.
In 1997, the University of Sharjah embarked upon the ambitious mission of providing a unique, inspirational, creative and supportive environment for higher education. Today, we are proudly the UAE largest university with over 15,300 students enrolled. The network of global partnerships the University has steadily established and fostered over the years have led to a unique and inspiring learning environment for cutting-edge innovation, knowledge acquisition, and the sharpening of minds. From the training of government sector employees, to supporting leadership qualification programs, the University continues to affirm its position as a world-class provider of higher education, introducing new specializations and best practices across its academic departments.
As the University of Sharjah forges on into an increasingly global era, it strives for continual progress and development, which requires visionary planning, determination and will. The University seeks to serve the current and future needs of our community and beyond by offering innovative academic and professional programs designed for today diverse and dynamic modern world.
As such, the University of Sharjah 2019-2024 Strategy comes at a defining period in the life of the University. It sets forth the next chapter in its continued growth and development. It is designed to build upon past achievements and take the University of Sharjah to an even higher level of excellence as we strive to build a world-class institution that is recognized on a global scale.