Sharjah, UAE
A large, comprehensive Gulf university with one of the region's most established Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy.
The University of Sharjah runs separate male and female campuses under one institution, a distinctive structure among UAE universities, and its College of Pharmacy was one of the first in the Gulf region to gain international accreditation. Its College of Islamic Studies also draws students from across the Muslim world.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 28
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
AED 40,000–AED 60,000/yr
mid tier for UAE — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Sharjah
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Sharjah's financial aid office.
UAE scholarship access varies sharply by institution type: some private universities have genuinely need-blind, full-need-met admission for all students regardless of nationality, while federal universities' funding is largely reserved for Emirati citizens (see the citizenship/PR fee note above).
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Medicine
⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology
Pharmacy
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years (MPharm) where entered straight from school; typically a 4-year postgraduate PharmD after 2+ years of pre-pharmacy study (US)
Typical entry: Requires Chemistry
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Islamic Studies
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Durations are typical for UAE — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overall
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my UAE shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Sharjah as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Sharjah expects around ABB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Sharjah's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Sharjah's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Sharjah typically falls in the AED 40,000–AED 60,000/yr range (mid tier for UAE). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Sharjah's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Sharjah follows UAE's typical intake calendar: September, January, with applications generally due rolling — apply at least 2–3 months before your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on Sharjah's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
UAE universities, including Sharjah, typically ask international applicants for 6.0–6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A large, comprehensive Gulf university with one of the region's most established Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy. The University of Sharjah runs separate male and female campuses under one institution, a distinctive structure among UAE universities, and its College of Pharmacy was one of the first in the Gulf region to gain international accreditation. Its College of Islamic Studies also draws students from across the Muslim world.
Yes — Sharjah accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UAE University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Sharjah and every other UAE university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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