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Islamic jurisprudence and legal studies with critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and practical application for legal practice.
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Islamic jurisprudence and legal studies with critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and practical application for legal practice.
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History, sociology, public relations, and communication with a broad foundation and room to specialize.
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Grounded in marine sciences, arts, business, and law, UKF advances cross-disciplinary learning and research that serves the region.
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To position UKF as a leading institute for arts, sciences, marine, maritime research, innovation, and education programs, standing out among universities, research institutes, and industry.
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Enhance, facilitate, and deliver internationally recognized, cross-disciplinary, high-impact research and education in arts, sciences, marine sciences, and ocean engineering.
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تعزز جامعة خورفكان حضورها الدولي في علوم البحار والمحيطات، بعد توقيع مذكرة تفاهم استراتيجية في مبادرة الشراكة من أجل رصد المحيط العالمي (POGO) ومهمة نبتون الفرنسية (Mission NEPTUNE)، بما يفتح آفاقاً جديدة أمام الجامعة ومركز الشارقة لأبحاث علوم البحار للتعاون مع المؤسسات والمبادرات الدولية المتخصصة. وتركز مذكرة التفاهم على التعاون في رصد المحيطات واستكشافها، ومراقبة التنوع البيولوجي البحري، وتكامل البيانات وتطوير المعايير العلمية، إلى جانب بناء القدرات ودعم برامج الزمالات وتبادل العلماء والخبرات، وتوسيع المشاركة في المبادرات والفعاليات الدولية المعنية بمستقبل المحيطات. وتكتسب هذه الشراكات أهمية خاصة لجامعة خورفكان؛ حيث أصبحت الجامعة ومركز الشارقة لأبحاث علوم البحار جزءاً من مبادرة الشراكة من أجل رصد المحيط العالمي (POGO) منذ عام 2025، فيما تعد الجامعة شريكاً مؤسساً في مهمة نبتون الفرنسية (Mission NEPTUNE)، ما يمنحها موقعاً فاعلاً للاستفادة من التعاون مع الجانبين وتطوير مبادرات علمية دولية مشتركة. ويؤكد الأستاذ الدكتور علي هلال النقبي مدير جامعة خورفكان، أن هذا التطور يأتي امتداداً لرؤية ودعم صاحب السمو الشيخ الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي عضو المجلس الأعلى حاكم الشارقة رئيس جامعة خورفكان، للبحث العلمي وحماية البيئة البحرية، ويعكس توجه الجامعة نحو توسيع حضورها الدولي وبناء شراكات علمية تدعم مكانة مركز الشارقة لأبحاث علوم البحار إقليمياً ودولياً. ويضيف قائلاً: "نسعى إلى الاستفادة من ارتباط جامعة خورفكان بـالشراكة من أجل رصد المحيط العالمي (POGO) ومهمة نبتون الفرنسية (Mission NEPTUNE) لتطوير مبادرات علمية تجمع الخبرات الدولية، وتفتح فرصاً أوسع أمام باحثينا وطلبتنا، وتسهم في جعل مدينة خورفكان وإمارة الشارقة منصة إقليمية ذات امتداد عالمي في علوم البحار والمحيطات". تواصل جامعة خورفكان تطوير منظومتها الأكاديمية والبحثية، وتوسيع مجالات عملها بما يواكب الأولويات العلمية والتنموية محلياً وعالمياً، ويسهم في توظيف المعرفة والبحث العلمي لخدمة المجتمع وحماية البيئة، بالإضافة إلى دعم مسيرة التنمية المستدامة، وتعزيز إسهام الجامعة في مواجهة التحديات العالمية وصناعة مستقبل أكثر استدامة.
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Bachelor’s degree focused on practical learning and real-world applications in today’s business environment.
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Field-based study of marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation with hands-on research opportunities.
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Applied AI, cybersecurity, game development, and software engineering pathways.
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Field research, coastal monitoring, and hands-on marine training in partnership with UKF programs.
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View scholarshipsUniversity of Khorfakkan (UKF) is strengthening its international presence in marine and ocean sciences following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and France’s Mission NEPTUNE. The agreement opens new horizons for the University and its Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre (SMSRC) to collaborate with leading international institutions and initiatives in the field. The Memorandum of Understanding focuses on cooperation in ocean observation and exploration, marine biodiversity monitoring, data integration, and the development of scientific standards. It also promotes capacity building, supports fellowship programmes and the exchange of scientists and expertise, and expands participation in international initiatives and events addressing the future of the oceans. These partnerships hold particular significance for University of Khorfakkan. The University and Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre have been part of the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) since 2025, while UKF is a founding partner of France’s Mission NEPTUNE. This places the University in a strong position to benefit from collaboration with both initiatives and to develop joint international scientific programmes. Professor Ali Hilal Alnaqbi, Chancellor of the University , affirmed that this development builds on the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University , for scientific research and the protection of the marine environment. He noted that it also reflects the University’s commitment to expanding its international presence and establishing scientific partnerships that strengthen the regional and international standing of the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre. “We seek to leverage the University’s engagement with the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and France’s Mission NEPTUNE to develop scientific initiatives that bring together international expertise, create broader opportunities for our researchers and students, and contribute to positioning Khorfakkan and the Emirate of Sharjah as a regional platform with global reach in marine and ocean sciences,” Professor Alnaqbi said. University of Khorfakkan continues to advance its academic and research ecosystem and expand its areas of work in line with scientific and development priorities at both the local and global levels. Through these efforts, the University seeks to harness knowledge and scientific research to serve society, protect the environment, support sustainable development, strengthen its contribution to addressing global challenges, and help shape a more sustainable future.
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Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre (SMSRC) at University of Khorfakkan has welcomed leading international marine and ocean science experts as part of the Centre’s International Scientific Committee. The committee brings together distinguished academics and researchers from renowned institutions and universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Malaysia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The committee is chaired by Professor Matt Frost, Head of International Office at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory in the United Kingdom. Its members include Professor Brendan Godley, Director of the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom; Dr Hanan Al-Sarawi, Director of the Research, Studies and Strategic Planning Office and Head of the Sustainability Team at Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority; Dr Kilaparti Ramakrishna, Senior Scientist and Director of Ocean and Climate Policy at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the United States; Professor Dato’ Aileen Tan, Director of the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia; and Professor John Burt of New York University Abu Dhabi. Welcoming the committee members, Professor Stephen Widdicombe, Director of SMSRC, said he was proud to have such distinguished scientists and experts join the International Scientific Committee. He noted that their diverse expertise would help guide the Centre’s research priorities, broaden its international partnerships and advance its ambition to become a leading centre for knowledge and scientific solutions in marine science and the sustainability of marine ecosystems. The programme includes meetings and scientific discussions with the Centre’s researchers and specialists, visits to its laboratories and research facilities, and an overview of its scientific projects. Members will also discuss future directions in marine research, the protection of ecosystems and the sustainable use of marine resources, creating new opportunities for collaboration with international scientific and research institutions. The committee’s distinguished international expertise reflects SMSRC’s growing standing on the global research landscape. The Centre has become a specialised platform attracting scientists and experts from leading academic and research institutions around the world, while opening new avenues for international collaboration that advance marine research and generate impactful knowledge from the Emirate of Sharjah for the world.
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