UOS showcases graduate programmes, reaffirms community partnership

April 20, 2026 / 11:25 AM

Sharjah 2: Under the patronage and in the presence of Professor Dr Issam Al-Din Ibrahim Ajami, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah (UOS), the College of Graduate Studies hosted an open graduate studies forum, bringing together prospective students, researchers, and professionals keen on advancing their academic careers.

The event drew a number of the University's vice chancellors, college deans, graduate programme coordinators, and faculty members.

Attracted considerable interest from researchers and representatives of local institutions

The forum attracted considerable interest from researchers and representatives of local institutions, offering an opportunity for the University to present the full breadth of its graduate offerings. The University of Sharjah (UOS) now offers 96 graduate programmes (68 master's, 24 doctoral, and four graduate diploma programmes). These figures are solid evidence of the University's rapid academic expansion, with current enrollment in the College of Graduate Studies reaching 4,432 students across it various programmes.

A bridge for direct engagement between the University and the wider community

Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Prof. Raafat El-Awady, described the forum as a bridge for direct engagement between the University and the wider community. He announced that UOS offered a 50 percent discount on application fees during the event as an incentive for prospective students, and reaffirmed the institution's commitment to connecting academic research with the real-world challenges faced by organisations and industries. Community partners also participated in presenting research projects that could serve as the foundation for innovative graduate theses.

Featured dedicated advisory booths staffed by representatives from key university offices

The forum featured dedicated advisory booths staffed by representatives from key university offices, including the Registrar, the Finance Department, and the Office of Scholarships, all on hand to address visitors' questions about study plans, funding options, and available discounts. Current graduate students holding teaching assistantships added a personal dimension to the event by sharing their firsthand experiences, lending the forum an interactive quality that set it apart.

The University of Sharjah continues to be a steady pipeline of specialised talent for the labor market. In the 2024/2025 academic year alone, 690 students graduated from the College of Graduate Studies, further cementing the University's standing as a regional hub for academic excellence and scientific research.