Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research?
An advisory council responsible for regulating and developing the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the Emirate of Sharjah. It has legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and was established by Amiri Decree No. (14) of 2025.
What objectives does the Council seek to achieve?
The Council aims to develop the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the emirate, ensure academic and administrative performance quality, support scientific research and innovation, and strengthen institutional governance and the efficiency of higher education institutions.
Is the Council an executive or advisory body?
We offer a wide range of research funding opportunities, grants, and support programmes. Researchers can explore our Research Funding Opportunities section to find grants that match their fields. We also facilitate partnerships between researchers and industry organisations to accelerate innovation.
What are the Council's main competencies?
The Council aims to develop the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the emirate, ensure academic and administrative performance quality, support scientific research and innovation, and strengthen institutional governance and the efficiency of higher education institutions.
Does the Council have the authority to establish, merge, or close higher education institutions?
We offer a wide range of research funding opportunities, grants, and support programmes. Researchers can explore our Research Funding Opportunities section to find grants that match their fields. We also facilitate partnerships between researchers and industry organisations to accelerate innovation.
What role does the Council play in ensuring higher education quality?
An advisory council responsible for regulating and developing the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the Emirate of Sharjah. It has legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and was established by Amiri Decree No. (14) of 2025.
What role does the Council play in aligning education with the labour market?
The Council aims to develop the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the emirate, ensure academic and administrative performance quality, support scientific research and innovation, and strengthen institutional governance and the efficiency of higher education institutions.
How does the Council support scientific research and innovation?
We offer a wide range of research funding opportunities, grants, and support programmes. Researchers can explore our Research Funding Opportunities section to find grants that match their fields. We also facilitate partnerships between researchers and industry organisations to accelerate innovation.
Does the Council coordinate with federal and international entities?
An advisory council responsible for regulating and developing the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the Emirate of Sharjah. It has legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and was established by Amiri Decree No. (14) of 2025.
Does the Council have a role in student admission conditions and standards?
The Council aims to develop the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the emirate, ensure academic and administrative performance quality, support scientific research and innovation, and strengthen institutional governance and the efficiency of higher education institutions.
Does the Council have the authority to conclude partnerships and agreements?
We offer a wide range of research funding opportunities, grants, and support programmes. Researchers can explore our Research Funding Opportunities section to find grants that match their fields. We also facilitate partnerships between researchers and industry organisations to accelerate innovation.
How is the Council formed?
An advisory council responsible for regulating and developing the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the Emirate of Sharjah. It has legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and was established by Amiri Decree No. (14) of 2025.
Does the Council have specialised committees?
The Council aims to develop the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the emirate, ensure academic and administrative performance quality, support scientific research and innovation, and strengthen institutional governance and the efficiency of higher education institutions.
Can additional competencies be assigned to the Council?
We offer a wide range of research funding opportunities, grants, and support programmes. Researchers can explore our Research Funding Opportunities section to find grants that match their fields. We also facilitate partnerships between researchers and industry organisations to accelerate innovation.
When did the decree take effect?
An advisory council responsible for regulating and developing the higher education and scientific research ecosystem in the Emirate of Sharjah. It has legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and was established by Amiri Decree No. (14) of 2025.