The University of Sharjah (UoS), established in 1997, aims to uphold the high standards of academic excellence, innovation in research, and global engagement shared by renowned universities around the world. Its comprehensive, multi-disciplinary education and research programs span 14 colleges, offering 127 programs across various fields from Sharia and law to health sciences, medicine, fine arts, design, engineering, and communication. The university provides a wide range of degree programs, including diplomas, BSc/BA, MSc/MA, PhD, and the Executive MBA (EMBA) program.