University of Sharjah

Infobox University
name=University of Sharjah

established=1997
type=Public
president=Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi
chancellor=Samy Mahmoud
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city=Sharjah
state=
country=United Arab Emirates
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students=9,000
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website= [http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/ www.sharjah.ac.ae]

The University of Sharjah is a semi-governmental higher educational institution. Its founder, Supreme President and Chairman is the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi himself. Founded 1997, the University of Sharjah aims to meet the Emirate of Sharjah’s educational and cultural needs within its Islamic values and tradition. Its vision is to become a leading academic institution in the Middle East and be well recognized around the world. The university is divided into two campuses — a men's campus and a women's campus.

Location

The main campus for the University of Sharjah is located on the southern edge of Sharjah near the Sharjah International Airport and is fifteen kilometres away from the center of the city. The community college provides its services through five branches located in different geographic areas in the Emirate of Sharjah such as Khor Fakkan .

Mission Statement

The University of Sharjah aims to fulfill its obligations and responsibilities towards its students; add to human knowledge and scientific research; meet the needs of society; and enhance higher education in the country in coordination with other institutions of higher learning.

Academics

The university is compromised by the following colleges:
*College of Sharia'a & Islamic Studies
*College of Arts & Sciences
*College of Business Administration
*College of Engineering
*College of Health Sciences
*College of Law
*College of Fine Arts & Design
*College of Communication
*College of Medicine
*College of Dentistry
*College of Pharmacy
*The Community College
*College of Graduate Studies & Research

External links

* [http://www.sharjah.ac.ae University of Sharjah]
* [http://www.sth.ae Sharjah Teaching Hopital]

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