Higher Colleges of Technology

Set within the grounds of University City, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) was founded in 1988, and forms one of the largest institutions of higher learning in the United Arab Emirates with over 16,500 students. HCT provides post-secondary education in business, education, engineering technology, information technology, communications technology and health sciences. HCT colleges place a strong emphasis on an innovative, project-driven and student-centred curriculum. English is the teaching language and faculty staff are recruited from around the world.

HCT have formal alliances with a number of international higher education and training institutions, and corporate partnerships with national and international companies. Some courses 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 (Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training) is the commercial arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology, developing and providing education, training and applied technology for public and private sector clients. Separate colleges are available for men and for women.

For further information visit www.hct.ac.ae