FAQ – General Questions
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Is the University accredited?
Yes, The University of Sharjah is fully licensed and all its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) in the Ministry of Education in United Arab Emirates. Also, the University is focusing on having accreditation and recognition for its programs from different recognition institutes and international accreditations. For more information, please click here.
Is there distance learning classes?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university has implemented Flexible Hybrid Learning.
Are there evening classes?
Classes are conducted at the morning in the Main branch. In other University branches, Morning classes are for female students and evening classes for male students.
Is the study at the University is co- Educational?
There are two separate campuses in the University, Women and Men campuses and they are separate, but for Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health sciences and Fine Arts and Design, the study is Co Education.
From where can I buy the books?
Books can be collected from the “University Bookshop” which is located in the Student Center at the Men’s (M21 building) or Women’s (W21 building) campus.
Is there a hostel in the University?
Yes, we have two separate hostels for male and female students. For more information about student hostel, please click here.
When can I apply for the university ID card?
New students may receive their university ID card during the first week of classes from student Records, Document and Archiving office.