Sharjah
Al Qasimia University (Sharjah, UAE) offers internationally oriented programs with a strong Islamic and humanities core. Scholarship packages for admitted international students commonly include free tuition, free dormitory, medical insurance, airfare support, and a monthly stipend of about 1,500–2,000 AED. Teaching languages are Arabic and English depending on the faculty; many pathways do not require IELTS/TOEFL, with Arabic prep available when needed. The university is officially accredited in the UAE and sits in calmer Sharjah — without Dubai noise or Dubai living costs.