Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport — Sharjah
📍 Khorfakkan, Sharjah · Official website ↗
Tuition / year
AED 45,000 – AED 55,000/yr
Students
1,500
International
60%
QS World
1001-1200 (institution)
About AASTMT Sharjah
The Sharjah campus of the Egypt-headquartered Arab Academy, established in 2019 as its first campus outside Egypt, specializing in maritime sciences, transport, logistics, engineering and business.
- ✓QS World ranking: 1001-1200 (institution)
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Maritime Transport & Logistics
Accreditation: Arab League–affiliated academy (HQ Egypt); licensed in Sharjah; QS 5-Star rated
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Maritime Transport Technology | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 50,000 |
| BSc International Transport & Logistics | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 48,000 |
| BSc Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 52,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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