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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =328UpdatedMay 16, 2026

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Academic Integrity

University of Sharjah requires disclosure of AI use for coursework, thesis proposals, and final thesis submissions through a Declaration of Artificial Intelligence Use form.

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Normalized value: mandatory_ai_disclosure_form

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Evidence 1
Disclosure of artificial intelligence use is mandatory for course works, thesis proposals and final thesis submissions. Disclosure shall be made through an official form entitled: “Declaration of Artificial Intelligence Use.” The disclosure must specify the tools used, the nature of use, and the scope and limitations of such use.
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Article (7): Disclosure and Transparency

Other

University of Sharjah's AI academic-texts policy applies to master’s and doctoral theses, thesis proposals and research plans, thesis-derived scientific publications, graduate-level courses and programs, and academic texts submitted to Graduate Studies bodies.

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Normalized value: graduate_ai_policy_scope

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Evidence 1
The provisions of this policy apply to: 1. Master’s and doctoral theses. 2. Thesis proposals and research plans. 3. Scientific publications stemming from scientific theses 4. Graduate-level courses and programs, including related assignments, coursework, and projects. 5. All academic texts submitted to the Graduate Studies Council, its committees, or thesis supervision and examination committees.
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Article (2): Scope of Application

Academic Integrity

For the covered graduate context, University of Sharjah strictly forbids AI-based tools in exams and quizzes and treats extensive use of ChatGPT or other generative AI tools to complete assignments as academically dishonest.

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Normalized value: exams_quizzes_forbidden_extensive_assignment_use_dishonest

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Evidence 1
The use of AI based tools is strictly forbidden in exams and quizzes. Extensive utilization of AI language models such as ChatGPT or any other Generative AI tools to complete your assignment is considered academically dishonest, as it is equal to having someone write your paper, take your quiz, or finish your assignment.
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Article (6): Prohibited Uses

Privacy

Within the covered graduate policy context, University of Sharjah prohibits uploading confidential, unpublished, or sensitive data to publicly accessible AI tools.

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Normalized value: no_confidential_sensitive_data_public_ai_tools

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Original evidence

Evidence 1
Uploading confidential, unpublished, or sensitive data to publicly accessible artificial intelligence tools.
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Article (6): Prohibited Uses

Academic Integrity

University of Sharjah states that plagiarism and AI-text detection tools may be used only as supportive instruments and that no disciplinary decision shall be based solely on automated detection output.

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Normalized value: automated_detection_not_sole_basis

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Evidence 1
The University may employ multiple, complementary mechanisms, including: Human academic review and expert judgment. Plagiarism and AI-text detection tools, used solely as supportive instruments. Oral examination and requests for detailed scholarly clarification. No disciplinary decision shall be based solely on the output of automated detection tools.
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Article (10): Detection Tools and Review Mechanisms

Ai Tool Treatment

For graduate theses, University of Sharjah permits AI use only within specified support limits such as linguistic and editorial support, organizational support, and non-generative conceptual support.

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Normalized value: permitted_limited_support

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Evidence 1
The use of artificial intelligence is permitted strictly within the following limits: Grammar and language correction; Improvement of academic style; Rephrasing without altering the scholarly meaning; Suggesting general chapter structures; Organizing ideas authored by the student; Non-Generative Conceptual Support.
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Article (5): Permitted Uses, First: Graduate Theses

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Sharjah AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 16, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-sharjah

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