Tuition / year
AED 33,000 – AED 44,000/yr
Students
1,500
International
25%
QS World
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About UKF
A government university established by Emiri Decree in 2022 on Sharjah's east coast, comprising five colleges and notable for marine sciences in partnership with the University of Exeter.
- ✓Established 2022
- ✓Government-backed institution
- ✓Strong in Marine Sciences & Business
Accreditation: CAA accredited (UAE Ministry of Education)
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Marine Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 44,000 |
| BBA Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 33,000 |
| Bachelor of Law (LLB) | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 33,000 |
| BSc Computer Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 38,000 |
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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