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GovernmentEst. 2023

Sharjah Maritime Academy

📍 Khorfakkan, Sharjah · Official website ↗

Tuition / year

AED 40,000 – AED 45,000/yr

Students

500

International

30%

QS World

About SMA

A government maritime academy in Khorfakkan, the only UAE institution offering CAA-accredited baccalaureate degrees in maritime education, specializing in marine engineering, transport and logistics.

  • Established 2023
  • Government-backed institution
  • Strong in Marine Engineering & Maritime Transport

Accreditation: CAA accredited; regulated by MOHESR and the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

Programs & Tuition Fees

Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.

ProgramLevelDurationTuition / year
Bachelor of Marine Engineering TechnologyBachelor4 yrsAED 45,000
Bachelor of Maritime TransportBachelor4 yrsAED 45,000
Bachelor of Maritime Logistics & Supply ChainBachelor4 yrsAED 40,000

Scholarships

Merit Scholarship

10–50% tuition

Eligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA

Need-based & sibling discounts

Partial tuition

Eligibility: 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).

Emirati75
Indian73
Pakistani73
Egyptian71
Filipino63
Bangladeshi72
Western59

Admission Requirements

  • UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
  • English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
  • Program-specific prerequisites