Who may apply
- International students from outside the United Arab Emirates seeking to pursue undergraduate or master’s degrees in Sharjah.
- Applicants with strong academic records and a commitment to Islamic values and academic excellence.
- Male and female students of all nationalities who wish to study in a multicultural, values-oriented environment.
Benefits
Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire duration of study.
- Monthly stipend for living expenses (with continued payment during summer study periods).
- Free on-campus housing in Sharjah for single international students.
- Round-trip airfare to the student’s home country after completion of 50 % of the study plan and again after graduation.
- Health insurance coverage according to university regulations.
- University handling of all residency, visa, and ID card procedures in the UAE.
- Free campus transportation and access to university facilities.
Qualifications
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
- Must be a non-UAE citizen and not residing in the United Arab Emirates.
- For Bachelor’s degree programs – must hold a recognized secondary school certificate earned within the past two years; age 16–20 at the time of enrollment; and must not have been expelled from any school.
- For Master’s degree programs – must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent); two academic recommendation letters required.
- Applicants who are not native Arabic speakers must take a placement test and may be required to complete an intensive Arabic language program.
- All academic documents must be attested by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country and the UAE Embassy.
- Proof of good conduct, a valid passport (with at least two years validity), and passport-size photos are required.
- Fields of study offered include Holy Quran Sciences, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Islamic History and Civilisation, Jurisprudence and its Foundations, Economics and Management, and Mass Communication.
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