Special Features
Higher Colleges of Technology
Since the establishment of its four founding colleges in 1988, the Higher Colleges of Technology have become well respected for innovative learning in the United Arab Emirates. Across the UAE today, in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Fujairah, the twelve HCT men’s and women’s modern campuses offer an impressive range of programs.Quality:
HCT is committed to maintaining the highest quality in all its programs, and has a rigorous program quality assurance system (PQAS) in place for this purpose.
As part of the PQAS, the HCT Learning Model defines seven graduate outcomes which are to be achieved through each program, and these are evaluated annually. In addition the PQAS incorporates an annual review of colleges’ program quality assurance work, using seven Key Criteria and three key questions.
Enhancement of learning:
New skills and teaching techniques are regularly incorporated into the colleges’ programs and courses. Over 15,000 students learn in a technologically sophisticated educational environment that encourages development of the independent and life-long learning skills necessary to success in a fast changing world.
Programs in English:
Over 75 different programs are delivered in English: Business, Communication Technology, Education, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences and Information Technology. All programs are designed in consultation with business and industry leaders to ensure that the skills students learn are job-relevant and to high standards.
Graduates:
HCT graduates have developed a reputation throughout the UAE for their technical and communications skills and for their adaptability to actual workplace conditions. Because of this, HCT graduates are eagerly sought by organisations looking to build their workforce with young Emiratis who are capable of operating effectively in today’s global business environment.
A mix of theory and practice:
All students must undertake a period of work placement in order to graduate from a Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma or Bachelor Degree program. Over 15,000 students have successfully completed this work placement component and graduated at different levels from the Higher Colleges of Technology.
Industry links:
Strong ties to business and industry result in large numbers of HCT graduates finding rewarding employment. Many organisations have entered into partnerships with the HCT to provide training and development programs - these include Microsoft, Cisco Systems and Shell through their Intilaaqah entrepreneurship program. Industry links have led to the establishment of HCT’s commercial arm, the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT). The centre is involved in strategic alliances with a number of multinational organisations to collaborate on a full range of business and technology solutions.
Website: http://www.hct.ac.ae
