Academic Accreditation
A quality assurance process under which services and operations of any educational institution or its programs are evaluated by an external body (agency) to assess and determine if applicable standards are met. If those standards are met, accredited status is granted by the agency for the institution or its programs.
Academic Advising
Where students engage with a faculty member, as mentor, to obtain guidance and assistance in choosing their academic majors as part of their studies at HCT
Accelerated Track
A track or pathway related to the HCT’s “Applied Bachelor” Programs, in which enrolled students are able to complete their degree in a shortened time frame
Academic Success Centers
A cornerstone of the HCT’s Academic Success Program, and located in HCT campuses, which provide academic and developmental training services to students who need academic support.
Blackboard Learn
A virtual learning environment which features course management, and which allows integration with student information systems.
CAA
Commission for Academic Accreditation
Capstone project
A senior project undertaken towards the end of a student’s studies, where the student undertakes a research project on an issue of their choice, and produce a substantial paper that reflects a detailed understanding of the topic
CERT
Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training
CGPA
Cumulative Grade Point Average
CIS
Computer Information Sciences
Counselling
Counselling services are those services offered to students who require assistance with a range of academic, personal and financial issues. The services also promote students’ personal development and prevent personal issues or difficulties from interfering with their campus life and studies.
DOA
Delegation of Authority
EmSAT
the Emirates Standardized Test
ETS
Engineering Technology & Science
GPA
Grade Point Average
HCT 2.0
A transformative, five-year strategy by HCT to enhance HCT’s services and roles, which are ultimately aimed at enhancing student engagement and success, and graduate employability
HCT 4.0
The HCT 4.0 – Employability & Beyond strategic plan, based on the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, where, in March 2019, HCT was announced as the nation’s first approved university economic free zone.
Hybrid Education Model
An educational model implemented by HCT, which enables HCT students to obtain academic qualifications, as well as industry relevant certifications and qualifications. These will assist the students in the workplace
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
Innovation Spaces
Thematic zones (Computing zone, Business and Entrepreneurship zone, Programming and Robotics zone, Media and Design zone, and Fab and Maker space zone) established in the campuses, which will empower HCT students and staff to transform their ideas to a working prototype
MOE
Ministry of Education
MoU
Memorandum of Understanding
MOHRE
Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization
MyHCT
Online portal for all HCT students to access information about their courses, campus life, campus facilities and any student-related issues
NAPO
National Admissions & Placements Office
NCFE
The International Awarding Body to the Professional Careers Program
PCEO
President and Chief Executive Officer
Priority Criteria
Approved by the Ministry of Education, and used by the UAE’s three federal higher education institutions, students are divided into three categories. Opportunities for admission depend on the priority criteria
Priority 1
The priority given to current High School graduates who meet the GSC overall average requirements. Male students need to have an average score of 90% and above, or be exempted or completed national service. In addition, it applies to students who have interrupted their studies in federal higher education institutions for a period not exceeding one academic year.
Priority 2
The priority given to High School graduates who applied to federal higher education institutions within a maximum period of three years since their graduation from High School, and those who have interrupted their studies in federal higher education institutions for a period not exceeding three years
Priority 3
The priority given to High School graduates who applied to federal higher education institutions following their graduation from high school, within a period exceeding three years, and to those who have interrupted their studies in federal higher education institutions for longer than three years.
Professional Careers Program
A series of programs designed to prepare learners for entry-level positions in the workplace.
Sector Skills Academy
The HCT Sector Skills Academy offers Professional Diploma Programs designed to provide students with job-related skills and knowledge.
TDO
The Determined Ones
TOEFL
“Test of English as a Foreign Language” is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities