Study abroad at Sharjah

Sharjah is the UNESCO-crowned Cultural Capital of the Arab World and the premier academic hub of the northern Emirates, world-renowned for its iconic University City (Madinat Al Jami'ah)—a colossal 1,600-acre academic complex designed with majestic Islamic-Arabesque architecture. Sharjah hosts prestigious institutions including American University of Sharjah (AUS - ranked among the top 300 worldwide for Engineering and Architecture), University of Sharjah (UoS - the largest comprehensive university in the UAE with world-accredited Medical & Health Sciences Colleges), and Skyline University College. Degrees are taught in English with full CAA accreditation and prestigious ABET/AACSB global recognitions. Students benefit from more affordable living costs than neighboring Dubai, rich Islamic heritage, serene student environment, and 10-year UAE Golden Visa pathways for top performers.

Tuition fees in Sharjah vary by university. At University of Sharjah (UoS), undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in Business, Arts, and IT range from AED 32,000 to AED 55,000 per year (approx. US$8,700–$15,000). Engineering and Computer Science programs range between AED 45,000 and AED 68,000 per year. Accredited English-medium medical degrees (MBBS) range between AED 85,000 and AED 115,000 per year ($23,150–$31,300). At American University of Sharjah (AUS), annual tuition ranges from AED 65,000 to AED 95,000. Campus student dormitories cost between AED 1,000 and AED 2,200 per month. General monthly living expenses range between AED 2,000 and AED 3,800.

International students receive a Student Residence Visa sponsored directly by American University of Sharjah, University of Sharjah, or their accredited institution via the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP Sharjah). Key steps: official Letter of Admission, passing the preventive medical examination, local student health insurance, and biometrics for the Emirates ID Card. Top-performing students (GPA 3.75+) qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.