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University of
Khorfakkan

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University of Khorfakkan

Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre

Global leader in marine science research and ocean sustainability—advancing the UAE’s blue economy with labs, harbor access, and field-based learning.

SMSRC campus

Investment

AED 100M+

Operational

Summer 2025

Location

Khorfakkan

Labs

12+

Program

Marine & Aquatic Biology — BSc

Four-year undergraduate program with research immersion and international pathways.

Program highlights

  • Four-year BSc with international perspective
  • UK pathway partnership with University of Exeter
  • Professional certifications including scientific diving
  • Career prep for government, private, and academic sectors

Research immersion (Year 3)

  • Hands-on equipment training at MRC facilities
  • Faculty-led research projects
  • Fieldwork and data analysis
  • Opportunities for scientific publications

International collaborations

  • University of Exeter
  • Plymouth Marine Laboratory
  • National Oceanography Centre
  • University of Cambridge
Infrastructure

State-of-the-art labs and marine assets

Purpose-built facilities to advance research, monitoring, and education.

Laboratory complex

  • 12 specialized labs (Genetics, Microbiology, Histology, etc.)
  • Advanced Microscopy Center
  • Marine Chemistry Analysis Suite
  • Remote Sensing & GIS Facility

Marine infrastructure

  • Experimental Aquarium System
  • Offshore seawater intake & in-house treatment plant
  • Dedicated Research Harbor
  • Scientific Dive Center
Preview

A look inside SMSRC

Tour the harbour, labs, and marine infrastructure that power research and education.

Collaborations

Partner with SMSRC

Connect with global research networks and plan joint initiatives.

Partnership

Partner with SMSRC

Collaborate on marine research, field campaigns, and technology pilots with access to labs and harbor.

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Facilities

Explore facilities

Tour labs, dive center, and the research harbor to scope joint projects.

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Education

Academic pathways

Connect students to marine research immersion and international collaborators.

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Contact

Initiate a partnership or visit

Reach out to schedule a tour, discuss research, or explore joint programs.

PartnershipsResearch projects, field campaigns, and technology pilots.
Visit SMSRCTour labs, harbor, and dive facilities.