How to Get Admission in University of Sharjah

What the University of Sharjah is

The University of Sharjah is a large UAE national university — a home-country institution, not a branch campus — with a broad range of colleges spanning medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, engineering, law, business, sciences, and the arts and humanities. Its student body includes many nationalities.

Because it is a national university, its admission model differs from the Western and Australian branch campuses in Dubai: entry is built around a national baseline (a minimum secondary-school average, standardised testing, and health requirements) with tighter thresholds for high-demand health programmes.

Programmes are offered in both Arabic-taught and English-taught tracks depending on the college, so the language of instruction is part of choosing your course.

• A UAE national university (not a branch campus)
• Colleges across medicine, engineering, law, business, sciences, arts
• Both Arabic-taught and English-taught tracks, by college

Academic entry: the 70% baseline and above

General undergraduate admission starts from a minimum secondary-school average around 70 percent, but this rises with the competitiveness of the college. Programmes such as law, engineering, health sciences, and pharmacy typically require higher averages, and the health colleges are the most selective.

Admission is competitive, and the university notes that priority is given to UAE citizens and to students with high secondary-school grades. That means meeting the baseline is necessary but not always sufficient for the most sought-after majors.

Because the exact average required varies by college and can change each cycle, confirm the current cut-off for your intended major on the official undergraduate admissions page before you apply.

• Minimum secondary-school average starts around 70% (varies by college)
• Law, engineering, health sciences, pharmacy require higher averages
• Priority given to UAE citizens and high-achieving applicants
• Confirm your major's current cut-off officially

English requirements (EmSAT, IELTS, TOEFL)

English-taught programmes require an accepted English score. The university lists tests including EmSAT (the Emirates Standardized Test), IELTS Academic, TOEFL, and PTE, with a baseline minimum and higher thresholds for certain programmes; some programmes also set a level that exempts you from remedial English.

English certificates are generally accepted only if recent (commonly no older than two years). Arabic-taught programmes have their own language expectations.

As the accepted tests and minimum scores are set officially and differ by programme, check the specific requirement for your major rather than relying on a single figure.

• EmSAT / IELTS Academic / TOEFL / PTE accepted
• A baseline minimum, with higher thresholds for some programmes
• Certificates usually must be recent (commonly within two years)

Health, immunization, and the Medicine recency rule

A distinctive part of University of Sharjah admission is its health requirement: applicants must be medically, physically, and mentally fit and provide evidence of immunization against major blood-borne viral infections, along with a health-fitness certificate from the university clinic or a UAE government authority.

The Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy carry the strictest thresholds. Medicine and Dental Medicine in particular apply a tighter recency rule — applicants are generally expected to have finished secondary education only very recently (a shorter window than other programmes), and general-stream school-leavers may not be eligible for these health colleges at all.

These medical and eligibility rules are set officially and can change, so verify the current immunization list, fitness-certificate process, and Medicine recency window before you plan for a health programme.

• Medical fitness plus proof of immunization against blood-borne viral infections
• Health-fitness certificate from the university clinic or a UAE authority
• Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy are the most selective colleges
• Medicine/Dentistry apply a tighter secondary-education recency rule — verify it

Documents and the application process

You apply through the university's online admissions system with your supporting documents — attested secondary-school certificate and transcripts, English test, passport/ID copy, photos, and the health/immunization evidence.

A non-refundable application fee applies, and admission decisions are typically issued after a complete application is reviewed. After an offer, you pay a seat-reservation fee to hold your place, submit any remaining documents, and register for courses.

If you studied outside the UAE, plan for a secondary-certificate equivalency and attestation of your documents early, since these steps take time and are prerequisites for enrolment.

• Apply online with attested certificate/transcripts, English test, ID, and health evidence
• Non-refundable application fee; decision after a complete application is reviewed
• Seat-reservation fee to hold your place after an offer
• Non-UAE applicants: plan document equivalency/attestation early

Recognition and next steps

As a UAE national university accredited within the UAE system, University of Sharjah qualifications are recognised in the UAE; if you plan to use the degree elsewhere, check the destination country's recognition or equivalency route in advance.

Start by shortlisting your college and track (Arabic or English), confirming the current average and English score it needs, and — for health programmes — the immunization and recency rules. Then assemble and attest your documents so you can apply within your intended cycle.