Founded in 1988, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is the UAE’s largest applied higher educational institution, and the nation’s first approved university economic free zone, empowering it to graduate companies in alignment with the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership..
In line with international criteria, the UAE vision and future development requirements, HCT offers approximately 34 programs and 20 concentrations in the academic programs
The Higher Colleges of Technology offers a wide variety of programmes, covering its core academic Divisions, which are designed to meet the growing needs of the UAE. Prospective students can find detailed information in this section.
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The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Fact Book is published electronically on an annual basis by the HCT’s Organizational Excellence Department. The Fact Book provides current and historical information regarding academic programmes, enrollments, graduates and staff.
The Higher Colleges of Technology engages with a number of high-profile national and multinational organizations in mutually beneficial partnerships. It is continuously establishing active and dynamic links, collaborations and relationships…
The Higher Colleges of Technology engages with a number of high-profile national and multinational organizations in mutually beneficial partnerships. It is continuously establishing active and dynamic links, collaborations and relationships with major companies and organizations in the UAE and with many of the world’s leading universities and organizations.
As a result, HCT is playing a major role in meeting the needs of the UAE economy, and the local workforce and community. These partnerships lead to successful knowledge transfers, education program co-designing, and best practice sharing, as well as facilitating employment, apprenticeship and work placement opportunities for HCT students and recent graduates.
The Employability and Knowledge Economy Sector (EKE) – represented by the Partnerships Management Department (PRTM) is responsible for overseeing these partnerships and collaborations. It also ensures students and graduates are given all possible opportunities to explore and develop their career opportunities, through employment, sponsorships, apprenticeships and work placement, in addition to applied research projects that focus on providing solutions for industrial problems.
Through close interaction with its industry partners, HCT continuously strives to enhance its program offerings and the HCT students’ academic experiences. HCT’s partnerships with industry members open up unique opportunities for students and staff, increase the quality of HCT research initiatives, improve teaching and learning standards, and inspire innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives and endeavors. A selection of the partnerships follows.
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