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University Vision, Mission and Objectives UNIVERSITY
OF SHARJAH
Vision

The University of Sharjah is recognized among the reputable and comprehensive universities around the world for its
excellence in teaching and learning, research, and sustainable academic programs that provide quality services to the
community and contribute to the well-being of society.

Mission Statement

The University of Sharjah fosters a culture of critical inquiry in a diverse learning environment which leads to the discovery,
creation, and dissemination of knowledge. The University is committed to providing its students with an education and life-
long learning experience of the highest quality through the provision of a comprehensive platform of excellent academic and
professional programs, promoting creativity, innovation in research and scholarship, and enhancing the personal, social,
academic, and career development of all students. The university serves the socio-cultural and economic needs of the
community and the society in the UAE and beyond.

Goals and Objectives

The University shall strive to achieve the following goals:

 Advance scientific research and scholarship at UOS to an international level
 Develop the necessary infrastructure needed for research
 Expand graduate studies programs to establish more relevant specialties and higher degrees with international quality
 Promote excellence in teaching, with state of the art infrastructure, through enhancing learning for all academic

programs, including extra-curricular activities

 Recruit and retain talented and diverse students, scholars and staff and create the proper environment that nurtures

innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of knowledge

 Promote the personal, social, academic and career growth of all students in a proactive manner to prepare and qualify

them to be leaders in their chosen careers and professions

 Forge strategic partnerships with the local community, including the public service industry in order to be responsive to

the socio-economic needs of the community through dedicated applied research

 Contribute to the socio-cultural, scientific and economic progress of society through social responsiveness and effective

engagement

 Leverage relationships with alumni to advance the University's mission
 Develop effective and efficient academic and administrative processes that promote and support excellence in teaching,

research and service to the community.