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Higher Colleges of Technology

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University Overview

Founded in 1988, the Higher Colleges of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Al-Ain (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Abu Dhabi. This institution also has branch campuses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Madinat Zayed, Ras Al Khaimah, Ruwais and Sharjah. Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Emirati higher education institution. Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. HCT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Higher Colleges of Technology
Acronym:HCT
Founded:1988
Colours:White, red, green and black
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University Location

Address:PO Box 17155 Al-Ain Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Tel:+971 (3) 782 0888
Fax: +971 (3) 782 0099
Other locations:Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Madinat Zayed, Ras Al Khaimah, Ruwais and Sharjah

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Higher Colleges of Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Higher Colleges of Technology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Higher Colleges of Technology's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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