University of Sharjah

The University of Sharjah’s MBA is delivered by a large, research-active university close to Dubai, with an accredited business school and strong regional links.

Programme & duration

MBA (check current availability): about 1.5–2 years

Tuition (international)

Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September (Fall) and January (Spring)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree, work experience as required, entry test or GMAT/GRE where required, CV, essays and references; confirm the programme is currently offered to international students.

Average Work Experience

Typically 2–3+ years of work experience

GMAT / GRE Requirement

University entrance test or GMAT/GRE; check current requirements

The University of Sharjah’s engineering college offers research-oriented master’s study with links to the UAE’s energy and petrochemical sectors.

Programme & duration

MSc Chemical Engineering (check current availability): about 2 years

Tuition (international)

Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September (Fall) and January (Spring)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a good GPA. CV, statement of purpose and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered to international students.

The University of Sharjah’s civil engineering master’s is research-oriented and benefits from the UAE’s large-scale infrastructure and construction activity.

Programme & duration

MSc Civil Engineering (check current availability): about 2 years

Tuition (international)

Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September (Fall) and January (Spring)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a good GPA. CV, statement of purpose and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered to international students.

The University of Sharjah’s electrical engineering master’s offers research-oriented study in power, communications and electronics, close to Dubai.

Programme & duration

MSc Electrical Engineering (check current availability): about 2 years

Tuition (international)

Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September (Fall) and January (Spring)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a good GPA. CV, statement of purpose and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered to international students.

The University of Sharjah’s mechanical engineering master’s is research-oriented, with strengths in thermal sciences and energy and links to UAE industry.

Programme & duration

MSc Mechanical Engineering (check current availability): about 2 years

Tuition (international)

Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September (Fall) and January (Spring)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a good GPA. CV, statement of purpose and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered to international students.

The University of Sharjah’s College of Law offers LLM programmes with a focus on UAE and Islamic law as well as commercial law, close to Dubai’s legal market.

Programme & duration

LLM (Public / Private Law, check current availability): 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September (Fall) and January (Spring)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58

Entry requirements

First law degree (LLB/equivalent) with a good grade. Check language of instruction (some programmes require Arabic); CV and references; confirm the programme is currently offered to international students.

The University of Sharjah’s MA in International Relations develops analytical and critical skills for careers in government, academia, foreign policy and NGOs.

Programme & duration

MA in International Relations (check current availability): about 2 years

Tuition (international)

Fees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the university (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September (Fall) and January (Spring)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 79–80PTE: 54–58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field with a good GPA. Check language of instruction; CV, statement of purpose and references; confirm the programme is currently offered to international students.