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AQU's BoT hails Sharjah Ruler for record budget, 500 scholarships

AQU's BoT hails Sharjah Ruler for record budget, 500 scholarships

Sharjah 2417-07-2025
He affirmed that His Highness's approval of the largest budget in the university's history for the academic year 2025–2026 marks a significant milestone in its journey and reflects His Highness's commitment to empowering youth from around the world to continue their university education within a fully integrated academic environment.
Comprehensive Budget Supporting Educational Programmes and Research
The approved budget encompasses support for academic programmes, educational facilities and infrastructure, in addition to enhancing scientific research and community service—ensuring a stimulating and suitable academic and training environment for students.
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Scholarships for Students from Around the Globe
Al Turaifi praised His Highness's approval of 500 scholarships for male and female students from various countries who have been accepted into the university's different faculties for the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.
Diverse Student Body from 133 Nationalities
He pointed out that the number of nationalities currently enrolled at the university has reached 133, reflecting its growing international standing and continued efforts to attract students from diverse cultures. This is within an educational environment that celebrates tolerance and embraces a global mix of students accepted into its colleges, namely: Sharia and Islamic Studies, Arts and Humanities, Economics and Management, Communication, and Holy Quran.
Visionary Support for Global Educational Excellence
He affirmed that this budget and the scholarships illustrate His Highness's visionary outlook and deep dedication to the dissemination of knowledge, providing a comprehensive university environment that promotes the university's global leadership. This, in turn, supports efforts to attract students from across the world, enabling them to serve their nations and contribute to their advancement and development.
Strategic Direction and Academic Expansion
Members of the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor of AQU commended the unlimited support provided by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, noting that such support forms the foundational pillar upon which the university builds its academic programmes, enhances its academic capabilities, and expands its scientific and research presence regionally and internationally—particularly with the launch of the College of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research during the current academic year.
New Strategic Plan for 2025–2030
Al Turaifi explained that AQU has begun implementing its new strategic plan for 2025–2030, which is based on a range of national and international frameworks. The plan is built on core pillars that include: quality education and learning, scientific research, student and graduate development, strengthening governance and institutional effectiveness, community service, and integration with the industrial sector.
Towards a Globally Recognised Academic Beacon
This strategic plan aims to realise the university's vision of becoming a globally recognised academic beacon that embraces multiculturalism, in parallel with the launch of the College of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research
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