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Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT): Programs, Fees, Rankings, Admissions

UAE flag Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Public
Courses Offered
60+
Coed Status
Coed
Offering Scholarship
No
Accommodation
No
Updated on 18th Dec 2025
Universities Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)

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Specialised Strengths / Niche Programmes

HCT is the UAE's largest applied higher education institution. It is renowned for its hands-on, workplace-relevant teaching, with programs developed in consultation with industry leaders. It is the nation's first approved university economic free zone, enabling it to graduate companies and foster applied learning and innovation.

Location Advantage

As a national institution with its main colleges in Abu Dhabi, HCT benefits from strong governmental alignment and provides students with direct exposure to key UAE economic sectors, maximising employability for its graduates.

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Acceptance Rate

Not publicly disclosed

Graduation Rate

Not publicly disclosed

Tuition Fees (Annual)

Varies by program

Student-Faculty Ratio

Not publicly disclosed

Application Deadline

Varies by program

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Year Established

1988

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Accreditation

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education

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Campus Size

16 modern, technology-enhanced campuses

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Setting

Urban

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Global or National University Ranking

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Regional Ranking

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National Ranking

Ranked among the top 10 universities in the UAE

Reputation

Recognised for its innovative education practices and for providing highly skilled, job-ready graduates

Research Output

The campus benefits from the system's Center of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT)

International Collaborations

Partnerships through the Global Applied Education Network (GAEN)

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Location
Al Mizn - Baniyas North - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Email
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titelIconCommonly Asked Questions

The Abu Dhabi campuses offer Bachelor's programs in Business, Engineering Technology & Science, Applied Media, Health Sciences, Education, and Computer Information Science

Yes, HCT is a federal institution licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, with programs accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)

Eligibility requires a secondary school certificate and proof of English proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, or EmSAT

For expatriate students, full-time semester tuition (12–18 credit hours) typically ranges from AED 30,000 (Education, Business) to AED 36,750 (Engineering, Health Sciences, Computer Science), according to the official Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)

Yes, scholarships and financial aid are available for eligible students; tuition is free for UAE Nationals.

Yes, HCT provides on-campus dormitory options for students across the system .

Facilities include advanced labs (science, computer, film/sound), technical workshops, and sports complexes. Support includes academic advising, career counselling, and the HCT TrustLine for security

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is recognised as the largest applied higher education institution in the UAE and is positioned globally within the QS World University Rankings.

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