​While rooted in Islamic and Arabic traditions , the University of Sharjah promotes an international outlook and respect for other individuals and cultures. UOS takes pride in being a major international center for learning, culture and education where east meets west and north meets south. We look at learning from international perspective, and our educational programs are linked through agreements with universities in Australia, Canada, Japan, the UK and USA.

​The University employs renowned faculty from around the world, and hosts a significant number of international students, it also sends its students to various international destinations on internship programs and accepts a large number of visiting international students. This unique mix of cultures and nationalities helps student expand their horizons and learn from the individual uniqueness of the diversified student body and faculty.