Dean, College of Sport Science

Dr. George Nassis

Dear Students and Visitors,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the College of Sport Science, the first College of its kind in the United Arab Emirates. Our College is committed to realizing the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah and President of the University of Kalba, in promoting a healthier and happier society through excellence in sport science education.

At the College of Sport Science, we are dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in sports. Our academic program is designed to address the evolving needs of society while adhering at the highest international standards.

We are proud to offer a dynamic and innovative learning environment where modern learning technologies, methods and industry-aligned research are at the forefront. Our students have the opportunity to gain professional experience in sporting organizations, further enhancing their capacity as professionals. Our ultimate goal is to nurture competent professionals who are prepared to serve both the public health sector and high-performance sports.

The graduates of the College of Sport Science can pursue various roles across multiple industries, including leadership positions in sporting organizations, coaching and sport science roles in sport clubs, fitness coaching in health promotion centers and physical education teaching in schools. The wide range of these opportunities reflects the holistic nature of our program.

With the wise leadership and support of His Highness, we are working hard towards accomplishing the University of Kalba vision of striving for excellence in teaching, research and service to the community.

Thank you for visiting our website. I kindly invite you to explore the various opportunities for study within our College and I am confident we will together celebrate the achievements of our students.

Warm regards,
Dr. George Nassis
Dean, College of Sport Science