His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah, approved the decision of bridging to the bachelor’s degrees in business administration, information technology and law programs for those with rates exceeding 3/4 points in the cumulative average of diploma graduates at the Community College. The Community College has shutdown following the decision of the University of Sharjah’s Board of Trustees.

The University of Sharjah's accomplishments on the global, regional and local levels and in every matter of its work affairs are due to the material and moral support and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi. The total number of programs offered by the University of Sharjah becomes 108 programs 15 of which are for PhDs, 35 programs for masters, and 56 programs for bachelors.