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Higher EducationSharjah, United Arab Emirates1001-5000 Employees
Founded in 1997, the University of Sharjah is a nonprofit higher education institution located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It operates as a comprehensive university that emphasizes learning, research, and the arts, drawing students and faculty from around the world and hosting a diverse campus community of about 14,325 students and 656 full-time faculty. Its programs are accredited by national and international bodies, including ABET for engineering and several science disciplines, ACEJMC for the College of Communication, and AACSB for the College of Business Administration. It maintains a strong focus on international engagement, hosting visiting students, facilitating internships abroad, and forging partnerships with universities and industry. Recent collaborations include memoranda of understanding with Lootah BioFuels and Sharjah Islamic Bank, and an academic cooperation agreement with the IAEA, reflecting ongoing initiatives in education, research, and knowledge empowerment.