Founded in 1997, the University of Sharjah is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sharjah (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah (UoS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Emirati higher education institution. University of Sharjah (UoS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor’s degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees in several areas of study. This 27-year-old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Emirati higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.