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Approximately 20,000 students attend 17 modern, technology-enhanced men’s and women’s campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Madinat Zayed, Ras Al Khaimah, Ruwais and Sharjah.HCT offers many different, work-relevant, English-taught programmes in Applied Communication, Business, Computer & Information Science, Engineering Technology & Science, Health Sciences and Education at various levels. All programmes are designed in consultation with business and industry leaders to ensure the students’ skills are job-relevant and to the highest standards.Students learn in a technologically sophisticated, e-learning environment that encourages development of independent and life-long learning skills.HCT graduates are eagerly sought by employers as they are capable of operating effectively in today’s global business environment. Over 60,000 academic credentials have been awarded to its graduates since 1991.The HCT has established dynamic relationships with UAE companies and organisations and the world’s leading universities and organisations.
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Approximately 20,000 students attend 17 modern, technology-enhanced men’s and women’s campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Madinat Zayed, Ras Al Khaimah, Ruwais and Sharjah.HCT offers many different, work-relevant, English-taught programmes in Applied Communication, Business, Computer & Information Science, Engineering Technology & Science, Health Sciences and Education at various levels. All programmes are designed in consultation with business and industry leaders to ensure the students’ skills are job-relevant and to the highest standards.Students learn in a technologically sophisticated, e-learning environment that encourages development of independent and life-long learning skills.HCT graduates are eagerly sought by employers as they are capable of operating effectively in today’s global business environment. Over 60,000 academic credentials have been awarded to its graduates since 1991.The HCT has established dynamic relationships with UAE companies and organisations and the world’s leading universities and organisations.
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Higher Colleges of Technology is one of the top public universities in , . It is ranked #1501+ in QS Sustainability Ranking 2026.
QS Contributor - Arab Region Rankings 2026
This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to sharing accurate, comprehensive data with QS. While not included in this year’s published rankings, the institution plays an active role in the global academic community and contributes to a more complete picture of higher education in the region.
Contributor Status signals transparency, engagement and a willingness to be compared on a global scale – qualities valued by students, academics and partners alike.
QS Sustainability Ranking
Arab Region Rankings
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Arab Region Rankings
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