Higher Colleges of Technology
The Higher Colleges of Technology was established in 1988 as one of the largest institutions of higher learning in the United Arab Emirates. During the 2015–2016 academic year, there were 14,829 female and 8,644 male students enrolled at 17 campuses throughout the country. More than 55,000 UAE nationals are graduates of the institution.
The HCT provides post-secondary education in Business, Education, Engineering Technology, Computer & Information Science, Applied Communications and Health Sciences. English is used as the medium of instruction, with faculty recruited from around the world.
The HCT has formal alliances with a number of international tertiary education and training institutions, and corporate partnerships with local and multinational companies. Some programs have international accreditation: for example, the HCT's Bachelor of Education degree was developed with, and is certified by the University of Melbourne.
The CERT is the commercial arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology, developing and providing education, training and applied technology for public and private sector clients.
The Chancellor of the HCT is H.E. Mohammad Omran Al Shamsi. Dr Tayeb A. Kamali was appointed as the Vice Chancellor in June 2005. On 17 March 2015 Dr Abdullatif Mohammad Al Shamsi was appointed as HCT Vice Chancellor, by Federal Decree.
There are 17 campuses throughout the country, with separate colleges for male and female students. The central administration of the HCT is located in Abu Dhabi and includes the Vice Chancellor's Office, Academic Central Services and a number of departments which come under the Divisions of Academic, Administration, Campus Operations, and Strategy & Communication.
History
In 1985, H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, made a commitment to establish a new system of post-secondary education for UAE Nationals that would stress the ideals of productivity, self-determination, and excellence.In 1988, Federal Law No 2 established the Higher Colleges of Technology.
Campuses
Abu Dhabi Men's College
Abu Dhabi Men's College opened in 1988 and has modern computer laboratories and technical workshops, and classrooms equipped with learning technology. ADMC offers a range of work-relevant programs in Business, Communication Technology, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences and Computer & Information Science. The current director of the college is Engineer Abdul Rahman Al Jahoushi.ADMC is located adjacent to the HCT's Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training.
Abu Dhabi Women's College
Abu Dhabi Women's College opened in 1988. ADWC has 5 main teaching departments: Business, Applied Communication, Education, Health Sciences and Computer Information Science. ADWC also seeks to meet the needs of women who were unable to enter college directly after high school by offering a Work Readiness Program that prepares them for careers in private, public or self-owned companies. The wider community is serviced by Continuing Education programs which are open to the entire Abu Dhabi community. The present director of the college is Dr Addel Al Ameri, who is also director of the HCT Khalifa City Women's College.ADWC’s campus in Khalifa City, Khalifa City Women's College, is a branch of ADWC, sharing staff, faculty, and a website. KCWC opened in September 2009. It offers educational opportunities to about 2,000 students. For the large number of Emirati families who live in the areas surrounding Abu Dhabi city, KCWC is the closest HCT campus.
Al Ain Men's College
Al Ain Men's College opened in 1988 with 61 students and 19 staff.The college operated from a temporary campus in the Al Ain suburb of Sarooj until 1996 when a purpose built facility was opened on the road to the suburb of Zakher, near Al Ain Zoo. Athletics and other recreational facilities were completed in 2001.
The college offers courses in Business, Engineering Technology and Computer & Information Science. In 2006 there were more than 700 students and 90 staff. The current director is Dr Yahya Al Ansaari.
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Al Ain Women's College
Al Ain Women's College opened in 1988 and offers a wide variety of business and technical courses for Emirati women in Al Ain. The current director is Mrs. Hamsa Saleh Al AmmariDubai Men's College
opened in 1989, the Higher Colleges' second year of operation. More than 3000 students have graduated from the college, and it currently enrolls approximately 2000 students and employs some 200 faculty and staff.In 2004, a new campus was inaugurated at Dubai Academic City. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and a wide range of sports, educational, and recreational facilities. Its current director is Dr. Khaled Al Hammadi.
DMC offers programs in Applied Communications, Engineering Technology, Business, Health Sciences, and Computer & Information Science. These programs include degree courses in Business Administration, Computer & Information Science, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, and Communication Technology.
Dubai Women's College
Dubai Women's College opened in 1989 and offers courses in Business, Computer & Information Science, Health Sciences, Applied Communications, Education and Engineering Technology.Enrolment at the DWC campus has increased from fewer than 200 to over 2,200 students in 2006. DWC relocated to a new campus in the Al Quasis area of Dubai in 1998. The current director is Dr. Tarifa Ajaif Al Zaabi.
Fujairah Men's College
Fujairah Men's College opened in 2003 and offers a wide variety of business and technical courses for Emirati men in Fujairah.The current acting director is Dr. Ali Al Mansoori.
Fujairah Women's College
Fujairah Women's College opened in 1999 and offers a wide variety of business and technical courses for Emirati women in Fujairah. The current director is Dr. Ali Al Mansoori.Ras Al Khaimah Men's College
Ras Al Khaimah Men's College opened in 1993. The current director is Hassan Al Mheiri, who also leads Ras Al Khaimah Women's College.Ras Al Khaimah Women's College
Ras Al Khaimah Women's College has over 1800 students and offers a wide variety of business and technical courses for Emirati women in Ras Al Khaimah. The current director is Hassan Al Mheiri.The HCT-Sharjah Colleges(Men and Women)
The HCT-Sharjah Colleges are two of the seventeen colleges that comprise the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates. The Sharjah Women’s College was established in 1997 and the Sharjah Men’s College in 1998.Located in University City in Sharjah, with separate campuses for males and females, the SMC and SWC serve the post-secondary educational needs of the three neighboring emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain. Enrollments at the Women’s and Men’s Colleges for the 2015-16 academic year were is 3,016 and 1175 respectively. The HCT-Sharjah Colleges employ over 300 faculty and staff from more than 25 different countries.
The HCT-Sharjah Colleges offer diploma, higher diploma, and bachelors level programs in Applied Communications, Business, Education, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences and Computer & Information Science.
The colleges have facilities that include well-equipped computer and other dedicated laboratories, an auditorium, a planetarium, and Olympic-size sports facilities.
The current director of the HCT-Sharjah Men's College is Dr Abdulla Al Suwaiji. The director of the HCT-Sharjah Women's College is Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi.