Al Qasimia University (AQU)

Located in the University City, Sharjah and spread out over an area of about 2000 m², Al Qasimia University is positioned at a prominent site by design, in order for it to be visibly accessible from all routes, and spotted from far-off. The central campus is comprised of the administration compound, the campus auditorium, the main library and the campus mosque.

The university aspires to develop into a distinguished establishment of higher studies and research. Its vision is to lead in all that it takes on by the doctrine, philosophy and beliefs of Islam as a tolerant faith unbiased to the whole world. It additionally plans to uphold exchange of ideas amongst religions and customs as well as the progression of science, literary works and the artistry in all cultures.

AQU attempts to accomplish magnificence in the field of education and to draw in scholars and researchers from all over the globe. The university tries to provide its students with science, comprehension and accepted procedures of Islam as a standard of living throughout history. It additionally attempts to build up its educational and research based courses consistently so as to keep pace with the continuous and never-ending region of latest information, whilst upholding sound Islamic standards. In the same way, it looks to increase the experiences of the student community through empowering educators, researchers and students in such a way so as to practice academic novelty and noteworthy inquiries. It also seeks to endorse the humanistic standards backed by all religious convictions in order to accomplish as much unity as could reasonably be expected between all people of the planet.

The university aims to raise the status of Islam as a way of life. It objectively trains students in the areas of religion and traditional sciences. It prepares the students in a manner in which they can make the most of the Islamic roots of information and scientific technique. AQU encourages scientific strategy, graduate programs and concentrated research in dealings of the Islamic world. It additionally trains scholars and experts, support the growth of literary works and the advancement of sciences and fine arts. The institute believes in helping the community to expand whilst the true Arabic customs and the affluent Islamic culture and traditions are kept protected.

We want to reinforce social and scientific connections with different colleges as well as local, overseas and universal experts. The university provides a scientific platform for the improvement of understanding between followers of different Islamic factions. It also supports the principals of dialogues amongst religions and communities. The university builds up a feeling of having a place with the Islamic culture, admiration for its standards, and an enthusiasm for finding out about its legacy and accomplishments. It supports literary works, the arts and the progression of science among Muslims and connects these to Islamic establishments. We likewise promote dedicated abilities and build up these in be of assistance generally to the society-at-large and specifically to the Islamic world.

Entrance Requirements

​1. Learning At Al Qasimia University:

The university offers degree programs that extend over a period of 4 years. This timeframe does not include the “Intensive Arabic Language Program”. For the duration of this period, students are required to complete anywhere between 129 to 135 credit hours in order to obtain the Bachelors degree in one of the following fields of study:

• Bachelor in Sharia Islamic Studies
• Bachelor in Sharia Fundamentals of Religion
• Bachelor in Sharia Jurisprudence and its Fundamentals
• Bachelor in Arabic Language & Literature
• Bachelor in Islamic History and Civilization
• Bachelor in Mass Communication
• Bachelor in Economics

2. Medium of Instruction:

• The official language used to deliver lectures in the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies & College of Arts and Humanities is Arabic.
• However, in the Colleges of Mass Communication and Business Administration a combination of Arabic and English is used to deliver the instructions.
• Undergraduate students who do not speak Arabic as a native language are required to take a placement test in the Arabic language.
• The students who succeed in passing the exam can immediately move on to study the courses relevant to their major.
• The students who are unable to pass the exam are required to take the Intensive Arabic Language course which ought to be completed within 1 to 2 official semesters.

3. Prerequisites for Entrance To The Bachelor Programs:

• Students are required to hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Candidates need to obtain at least an average of 70% to be able to apply to the above-mentioned colleges.
• Candidates who hold a religion high school diploma need to obtain at least 75% marks for admission in to the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies.
• Candidates who hold a commercial high school diploma need to obtain at least 80% marks for admission in to the College of Business Administration.
• For all the applicants, the period of study in high school must be 3 years minimum.

General Terms:

• Students should identify their choices in order of preference.
• Students who are admitted will be assigned according to the student’s preference and the availability of seats in every college.
• Any foreign high school diploma needs to be equivalent to the UAE high school diploma (the university will follow through on the required measures in this regard but at the expense of the candidate).
• A student who was expelled from the institute or any other institution of higher education due to behavioral misconduct or any academic grounds will not be allowed admission.
• Candidates need to have obtained their high school diploma or equivalent qualification with the  mimumum required average not earlier than 3 years before joining the university.
• Students should be no more than 22 years of age in the year of admission.
• Candidates won't be permitted to begin their lessons before completion of the necessary documents.
• Candidates' acceptance is corresponding to the existing seats in each department, and selection depends on the percentile in their high school certificate or equivalent.

Vision:

Al Qasimia University pursues to be a distinct, multicultural, academic beacon that elevates science, literature and the values of dialogue. It is guided in everything it does by the foundations of tolerant Islam and its teachings that are open to the whole world.

Mission:

Al Qasimia University is seeking to form a distinguished academic community in higher education, scientific research and community service that attracts students and researchers from all parts of the world, and provides them with a competitive educational level that highlights Islamic and human values. It also prepares them for an effective contribution to the development of their societies and the global community in order to achieve the greatest degree of compatibility among all people of the world.

• Raise the true profile of Islam as a way of life.
• Prepare students in sciences of religion and traditional sciences, in a balanced manner, and train them to take advantage of Islamic sources of knowledge and scientific methodology.
• Promote Arabic Language and strength its belonging, as it is the language of the Holy Quran.
• Promote scientific methodology, graduate studies and specialized research in Islamic world affairs.
• Prepare specialists and experts, promote the development of literature and the progress of sciences and art, and contribute to the development of the community, while preserving pure Arabic traditions and the rich Islamic cultural heritage.
• Strengthen cultural and scientific ties with other universities and Arab, foreign and international authorities.
• Provide a scientific framework for the development of understanding between adherents of various Islamic schools of thought and promote the values of dialogue between religions and cultures.
• Develop a sense of belonging to the Islamic culture, an appreciation for its values, and an interest in learning about its heritage and achievements.
• Promote literature, the arts and the advancement of science among Muslims and link these to Islamic foundations.
• Build specialized capabilities and develop these in serving the community-at-large, in general, and the Islamic world, in particular.

The mission, goals and objectives of the University reflect the enlightened and progressive policies of the Emirate of Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates. The University warmly embraces international collaborations with prominent academic institutions around the globe with the noble objectives of advancing knowledge in many fields and disciplines and improving the quality of life for all humans. At the same time, the University fully respects the local culture and traditions and proudly fosters the rich Arab and Islamic cultural heritage of its community.