Program Overview

University of Sharjah Programs

The University of Sharjah offers a wide range of academic programs through its various colleges, including Sharia and Islamic Studies, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Fine Arts and Design, Communication, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences, Graduate Studies, Computing and Informatics, and Public Policy.

Academics

• The university provides academic degrees, with options to find your degree among the various programs offered.
• Colleges:
  • Sharia and Islamic Studies
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Law
  • Fine Arts and Design
  • Communication
  • Medicine
  • Dental Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Sciences
  • Graduate Studies
  • Computing and Informatics
  • Public Policy
• Helpful resources are available, including an academic calendar, faculty and staff directory, library, and various services.

Admissions

• Apply to the University of Sharjah through the undergraduate or graduate application process.
• Fees and scholarships:
  • Financial aid
  • Scholarships and discounts
  • Tuition and fees
• Helpful resources for admissions include information for visiting students, international students, readmission, transfer students, bridging programs, student orientation, and FAQs for postgraduate and undergraduate admissions.

Research

• Research highlights include research stories, externally funded research, research publications, research focus areas, industry research and impact, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
• Research institutes and centers:
  • Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences
  • Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering
  • Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
• World-class researchers and resources:
  • Researcher directory
  • Awards and achievements
  • Student research
• Innovation and collaboration:
  • Our partners
  • Research across the community
  • Research collaboration
  • Industry and commercial research
  • Women in research
  • Sustainability
• Researcher support:
  • Facilities and resources
  • Policies and procedures
  • External grants procedures
  • Research funding department
  • Research outreach department
  • Research ethics
  • Sharjah Smart Center for Climate Resilience
  • Scientific publishing unit
  • Technology transfer office
  • Careers at UoS

Student Life

• Your journey:
  • Where it all begins
  • UoS stories
• Live, learn, and explore:
  • Art studio
  • Student clubs
  • Sports
  • Health and wellness
  • Student council
  • Student activities for men and women
  • Community engagement
• Getting around:
  • Transportation
  • Student housing
  • Dining hall
  • Student forums
  • Virtual tour
  • Disability services
  • Nearby interested areas
• Building your career:
  • Internship programs
  • National UAE student's opportunity
  • Student employment program
  • Student success center

Clinical Surgical Training Center

Core Skills in Minimally Invasive Surgery

• Admission criteria: Residents, trainees, interns, surgeons.
• Course fees: 3000 AED + 5% VAT.
• Course overview: This intensive course covers core laparoscopic surgery skills and knowledge essential for every surgery discipline.
• Aim of the program: To provide theoretical updates in the most recent developments in laparoscopy and extensive experimental sessions using animal organs and live animals for each surgical procedure step by step.
• Topics include:
  • Setting up a stock, correctly connecting a light source, and gaining a good quality image.
  • Identifying means of access and outlining patient positioning.
  • Discussing and anticipating a range of complications and how to deal with them.
  • Performing key laparoscopic surgery procedures.
  • Discussing the use of laparoscopy in diagnosis.
  • Evaluating the use of various energy sources.
  • Demonstrating a wide range of knowledge in laparoscopic surgery and operative procedures, including appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, and ventral hernia repair.
• What is unique in this program:
  • Hands-on experience on animal organs and live animals.
  • Highly experienced faculty, including Dr. Jagpreet Singh Deed, FACS(ED), FACS, MS, DNB (General Surgery), with experience in laparoscopy training and fellowships in endosurgery and robotic endosurgery.