About the Institution
Founded in 1988, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is the UAE’s largest applied higher educational institution, renowned for its agile, innovative & job-focused education practices, such as experiential and hybrid learning; enhancing its standing as the Campus of Tomorrow.
Approximately 23,000 students attend 16 modern, technology-oriented men’s and women’s campuses throughout the UAE, in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and the Al Dhafrah region. HCT employs more than 2,000 staff, from over 80 nationalities, who share professional practices and innovative ideas, enriching the HCT community.
HCT offers over 70 academic majors in the programs Applied Media, Business, Computer Information Science, Education, Engineering Technology & Science and Health Sciences. These programs are all designed in consultation with business and industry leaders, incorporating principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to ensure HCT students’ skills are up-to-date and to the highest standards. HCT’s courses are a hybrid blend of innovative, technology-driven academic studies and work-relevant programs, ensuring that HCT graduates have the necessary 21st-century skills to make positive and lasting contributions to society in the 4th Industrial Revolution.
The HCT 4.0 strategic plan, which is strongly aligned to the goals of the UAE National Vision 2021, the National Employment Strategy 2031 add Projects of the 50, equips UAE’s national workforce with future skills required in the labor market and empowers graduates to be familiar with technological updates, while enhancing their technical and general skills, so as to keep pace with accelerating job changes dictated by the 4th Industrial Revolution, such as Artificial Intelligence. As a result, HCT is a vital contributor to the UAE’s national agendas, such as providing education opportunities for all Emirati youth, through life-long learning and career advancement opportunities.
The Higher Colleges of Technology has great pride in its students and alumni and in order to meet national aspirations of the UAE’s 50-year trajectory, HCT continues its efforts to attract and support student competencies and talents, as well as to cultivate the spirit of innovation in its student community. Accordingly, HCT students are well poised to be the technical leaders of tomorrow. Under the auspices of the (Hybrid Education) model, students are awarded an academic degree, based on fully accredited programs, and a professional certificate from an international awarding body.
This dual approach ensures that our students are in-demand locally and internationally renowned and relevant. In addition, HCT offers a unique and innovative suite of study tracks for its digital savvy student body, designing bespoke study paths and exit plans, where students can choose between Accelerated, Advanced, and Professional study tracks.
HCT’s Campus of Tomorrow model will equip UAE’s National human capital resources with future workforce skills; meeting national goals and empowering graduates to be adept at technological updates. Through such groundbreaking initiatives, graduates will enhance their skills and keep pace with accelerating job changes, dictated by the 4th Industrial Revolution and the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence skills.
As a vital contributor to UAE’s agendas, HCT was named the first educational free zone, under the UAE’s Fifty-Year Charter, supporting students to carry out incubated business and creative activities, through its state-of-the-art InnCuVation Spaces. At these incubators students can utilize all the benefits of an advanced business incubator to accelerate and commercialize their innovative visions and enterprises.
As such, HCT students are well-equipped to be the technical leaders of tomorrow. The HCT has also embraced a global perspective on applied education by establishing the Global Applied Education Network (GAEN), which sees it partner with a range of leading global educational institutions.
The founding father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God protect his soul, said:
(Education is like a lantern which lights your way in a dark alley.) HCT stands tall as a beacon of light in education, bolstered by visionary leadership, talented workforce & world-class teachers, state-of-the-art facilities and educational best practices.
Website: http://www.hct.ac.ae
Email address: [email protected]
Social Media Accounts:
Facebook: @HCTUAE
Twitter: @HCT_UAE
Instagram: @HCT_UAE
YouTube: @HCTUAE
LinkedIn: Higher Colleges of Technology
Main Academy Number: 800MyHCT 8006942
Scholarship details: N/A
Is student Housing available? No
Is student transportation available? No
Institution type: Federal Government
Nationality: UAE Nationals, sun and daughter of Mother Nationals.
Students from other nationalities are welcome to join Higher Colleges of Technology with tuition fees.
TDO services
HCT campuses provide specific services and accommodations for students of determination
Facilities
HCT campuses are fully equipped with state-of-the art educational technologies academic facilities including modern classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, workshop stations and libraries. Each campus provides a wide range of student facilities such indoor and outdoor playgrounds and courts, gymnasiums, cafeterias, restaurants and dedicated spaces for social, cultural and entertainment student activities.
Sports Facilities
Each Campus has sports facilities to encourage and support students to practice and exercise regularly and effectively. Sports facilities include gymnasiums, tennis courts, swimming pools, and other indoor and outdoor courts.
The Clinic
The Campus clinics provide quality primary and urgent medical care. The clinics are staffed with qualified nurses available during regular working hours.
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Programs:
- Applied Media
- Computer Information & Science
- Education
- Engineering Technology and Science
- Health Sciences
- Business
Benefits and Allowances
Not applicable
HCT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Admission and placement in all HCT credential programs are subject to the following criteria:
General Admission Requirements
Applicants who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for admission to the Higher Colleges of Technology according to the admission policy and regulations for the relevant programs:
They have passed the government General School Certificate (GSC) or its equivalent with a minimum average of 60%.
They have completed the Emirates Standardized Test – EmSAT in English or equivalent.
In accordance with the following mechanisms and criteria:
Applied Track: (Applied Bachelor) Programs
1- MoE Graduates of the Elite Stream or equivalent, fulfilling the following criteria:
- Minimum GSC overall average of 60% for all programs except Education, Pharmacy and Nursing programs (Minimum GSC average of 65 % for Nursing, minimum GSC average of 70% for Education, and minimum GSC average of 80% for Pharmacy) or equivalent.
- Minimum EmSAT-English score of 1100 or equivalent.
- Minimum EmSAT-Arabic score of 800 for Education & Pharmacy programs, and minimum 600 for Nursing program or equivalent.
- Minimum EmSAT-Math score of 900 or equivalent for Pharmacy program and minimum 700 for nursing and Education programs or equivalent.
- 900 or higher in two of three science subjects (EmSAT -Chemistry, EmSAT- Biology, or EmSAT- Physics) or equivalent for Pharmacy. 700 or higher in two of three science subjects (EmSAT -Chemistry, EmSAT- Biology, or EmSAT- Physics) or equivalent for Nursing.
- Pass the personal interview for Education, Pharmacy & Nursing programs only. Admissions to be offered to students who wish to join these majors will be conditional until passing the personal interview.
2- MoE Graduates of the Advanced Stream or equivalent, fulfilling the following criteria:
Minimum GSC overall average of 60% for non-Engineering Technology programs and Marine Transport programs excluding Bachelor of Pharmacy, Nursing & Education.
Minimum GSC overall average of 70% for Engineering Technology programs excluding Marine Transport Program.
Minimum EmSAT-English score of 1100 or equivalent.
3- MoE Graduates of the General Stream or equivalent, fulfilling the following criteria:
Minimum GSC overall average of 70% for non-Engineering Technology programs and Marine Transport Programs excluding Bachelor of Pharmacy, Nursing & Education.
For Engineering Technology programs excluding Marine Transport Program:
- Minimum GSC overall average of 80%.
- Minimum EmSAT-Math score of 800.
- Minimum EmSAT-Physics score of 750 Or minimum EmSAT-Chemistry score of 600
- Minimum EmSAT- English score of 1100 or equivalent.
4- MoE Graduates of Applied Stream or equivalent eligible for admissions consideration in Business and Engineering Technology programs only must fulfill the following criteria:
For Business Program:
Minimum GSC overall average of 70%
Minimum EmSAT-Math score of 450.
For Engineering Technology programs excluding Marine Transport Program:
Minimum GSC overall average of 80%.
Minimum EmSAT-Math score of 800.
Minimum EmSAT-Physics score of 750 Or minimum EmSAT-Chemistry score of 600
Minimum EmSAT- English score of 1100 or equivalent.
5- MoE Graduates of the General and Advanced Streams, fulfilling the following criteria for Education programs:
Minimum GSC overall average of 70% for Elite stream or equivalent, 75% for Advanced Stream and 80% for General Stream or Equivalent.
Minimum EmSAT-Arabic score of 800.
Minimum EmSAT- Math score of 700 or equivalent. iv. Minimum EmSAT-English score of 1100 or equivalent.
Pass the personal interview, admissions to be offered to students who wish to join this major will be conditional until passing the personal interview.
6- Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Pharmacy:
Minimum GSC overall average of 85% for Advanced Stream or Equivalent and a minimum of 80% for Elite Stream or equivalent only.
EmSAT-Arabic >= 800 or Equivalent.
EmSAT-Math>= 900 or Equivalent.
900 or higher in two of three science subjects (EmSAT -Chemistry, EmSAT- Biology or EmSAT- Physics) or equivalentm.
Minimum EmSAT-English score of 1100 or equivalent.
Pass the personal interview, admissions to be offered to students who wish to join this major will be conditional until passing the personal interview
7- Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Nursing:
- Minimum GSC overall average of 80% for General Stream, a minimum of 70% for Advanced Stream, and a minimum of 65% for Elite Stream or equivalent.
- EmSAT-Arabic >= 600 or Equivalent.
- EmSAT-Math>= 700 or Equivalent.
- 700 or higher in two of three science subjects (EmSAT -Chemistry, EmSAT- Biology or EmSAT- Physics) or equivalentm.
- Minimum EmSAT-English score of 1100 or equivalent.
- Pass the personal interview, admissions to be offered to students who wish to join this major will be conditional until passing the personal interview
8- To be qualified for Emergency Medical Services, applicants must:
– Pass personal interview
– Pass fitness test
In certain cases, and upon directives from HCT top management, applicants who don’t meet any of the aforementioned criteria can be considered for admission in certain programs.
English Proficiency Requirements
To enter a Bachelor’s program at the HCT, students must have achieved an EmSAT English score of at least 1100, or a band of 5.0 in Academic IELTS. Students who have not achieved the equivalent of EmSAT 1100 may be admitted conditionally to certain programs. To be considered for their final admission, they must successfully complete 1-2 prerequisite English Communication courses, within one academic year, before enrolling in program course.
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