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University of Sharjah
(UOS)
About
The University of Sharjah is an Emirati private national university located in University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established in October 1997 by its founder the ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi to meet the emirate of Sharjah's aim of educational needs. The university goals constitute of becoming a leading academic institution in the Middle East and arou...
The University of Sharjah is an Emirati private national university located in University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established in October 1997 by its founder the ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi to meet the emirate of Sharjah's aim of educational needs. The university goals constitute of becoming a leading academic institution in the Middle East and around the world. In addition to its main campus in Sharjah City, the university has built campus facilities to provide education, training, and research programs directly to several communities throughout the emirate, GCC, Arab countries, and internationally. Most significantly, the university plays an important role in the socioeconomic development of the emirate of Sharjah.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 245 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,327
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 51%
- Female : Male
- 67 : 33
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 3 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =13 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =47 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 236 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =249 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =269 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =283 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =294 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =326 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =353 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =431 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =471 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =486 | 61.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =541 | 61.2 | 2026 |
QS
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =225 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =288 | 64.7 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =357 | 61.5 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =357 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =370 | 62.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Science & Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 176–200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Sharjah?
University of Sharjah's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =283, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =245.
When was University of Sharjah founded?
University of Sharjah was founded in 1997.
What are the top subjects at University of Sharjah?
Top subjects at University of Sharjah include: Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, Energy and Fuels, Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Dentistry.
Where is University of Sharjah located?
University of Sharjah is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.