Professional services in Sharjah

Established in 1983, the Emirates Institute of Finance (formerly EIBFS) is the UAE's national academy for banking and financial services, with campuses in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It partners with international bodies such as CISI to deliver globally recognised certifications, diplomas and degree programmes for the finance sector.

Fikra is a multidisciplinary design studio established in Sharjah in 2006, with a sister presence in New York, crafting culturally rooted identities and creative solutions for bilingual Arabic-English clients. The Awwwards-nominated practice spans branding, publication design, type design, environmental graphics and interactive work for art institutions, government entities and startups across the UAE, Europe and the USA.

The University of Sharjah is a comprehensive university with 14 colleges spanning medicine, engineering, law, business and arts, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional education across multiple Sharjah campuses.

As a leading university in the Gulf, American University of Sharjah provides world-class, American-style liberal arts education for students from around the world

Al Qasimia University is a Sharjah-based university offering Sharia-compliant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Islamic studies, law, economics, communication and languages, serving a diverse international student body.

One of the best business schools in UAE providing online MBA, doctorate programs and teacher training courses from top ranked internationally accredited universities. Professionals from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Nigeria, South Africa, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman can

Westford University College is a Sharjah-based higher-education provider delivering UK- and US-accredited MBA, undergraduate and professional CPD programmes through blended and online study, serving students across the Gulf.

Sharjah training centre established in 2013 offering English and French language courses, test preparation (IELTS, PTE, OET, TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, CELPIP) and computer courses. Runs Ministry of Education-approved programs in-person and online.

KHDA- and SPEA-accredited institute with a Sharjah campus at Al Qasba offering accounting (Tally, QuickBooks, VAT), data analytics, IT, AI, digital marketing and language courses. Delivers online and in-person classes with flexible scheduling.

Sharjah-based training institute operating since 1993, offering computer, IT, digital marketing, data analysis, accounting and language courses. Claims 70,000+ students trained across classroom, live-online and hybrid modes.

Sharjah-based aviation training organisation (founded 2008) affiliated with Air Arabia, IATA and GCAA accredited. Trains pilots (ATPL/MPL, CPL Airline Programme, Airbus A320 type rating), flight dispatchers and ground handling staff, plus IATA and CPD courses; 800+ cadets and 500+ graduates.

Sharjah training institute (with an Al Ain center) offering healthcare (caregiver, CNA, medical coding), IT/digital, accounting, language and UK-qualification (OTHM HND) courses. Holds ISO 9001:2015, ACTVET and DOH approvals.