As a federal applied higher education institution, the Higher Colleges of Technology is strongly committed to aligning its teaching and learning practices with UAE Federal Government directives, initiatives and strategies, such as the UAE National Innovation Strategy, as well as its own Vision, Mission and Values.
In addition, HCT had created a HCT 4.0 strategic plan, with a view to promoting a culture of developing innovative ideas in the UAE, enhancing the UAE’s competitiveness and its standing as an innovation leader. As such, HCT creates, develops and implements a diverse range of initiatives annually, so that its core businesses of student success and graduate employability are achieved. Some of the prominent HCT initiatives include the following.