Overview
Located in the historic Al Manakh district of Sharjah, GSU’s campus provides a range of academic, research, and communal spaces that support postgraduate learning, collaboration, and campus life. The campus is housed within a restored mid-1970s educational building, reflecting the adaptive reuse of a historic site while supporting contemporary academic needs.
Explore the facilities below to see the resources available to students, faculty, and, in selected cases, the wider public.
What you can experience at GSU
A range of classrooms designed for discussion-based teaching and interdisciplinary study.
A central venue for lectures, seminars, screenings, and larger academic gatherings.
Dedicated spaces for group work, research collaboration, and academic exchange.
Informal areas for reading, discussion, and independent or collaborative work.
A research library with print and digital collections, study spaces, and specialized resources. Among its most distinguished holdings is the Tejumola Collection, generously donated by Nigerian-American scholar Tejumola Olaniyan.
A shaded open-air space at the heart of the campus, supporting gatherings, events, and informal use.
Historic outdoor areas supporting wellbeing, recreation, and community engagement.
A selection of academic texts and materials supporting study and research.
A growing repository of manuscripts, periodicals, films, and special collections supporting research on Africa, the diaspora, and global cultures. Open to students, faculty, and visiting researchers.
An outdoor court available for recreation and student use.
A communal area for meals, coffee, and informal exchange.
A campus coffee space supporting informal meetings and daily interaction.
Designated, gender-segregated spaces available on campus
A 325-seat venue hosting conferences, performances, lectures, screenings, and cultural programs.
On-site parking, accessible spaces, and electric vehicle charging points available for students and visitors.
About the Campus
Explore the history, architecture, and development of GSU’s Sharjah campus.
