The Community College seeks to be a center of excellence and leadership in the field of intermediate education in the Middle East for the preparation of highly professional and skilled work- force, so as to contribute to the overall development of society.

The department of administrative and financial sciences is dedicated to the promotion of student learning and development as well as the reinforcement and diversification of community service in the field of financial and business administration. Both class simulations and field training are used as effective tools for the preparation of students whose qualifications would meet the professional expectations of the workplace.

The department of basic sciences is a service department. It offers different courses to foundation-year students and to the students of other departments. Its primary mission, therefore, consists in giving knowledge and cultural support to all college students regardless of their specializations. Though it does not offer any diploma, the department of basic sciences plays a vital and cardinal role in equipping students with the necessary knowledge in the fields of guidance and advising, Arabic language, ESP, mathematics, statistics, and Islamic culture.

The Department of Health and Medical Sciences seeks to provide the labor market with university-qualified and technically-trained graduates who could undertake associate technical jobs in the fields of public health, supporting medical sciences and health care.

Information Technology has become a crucial and vital component in all aspects of modern life. The IT Diploma, which is offered by Community College at the University of Sharjah, prepares graduates to join the workforce in the UAE and in the Eastern region as qualified IT professionals.