Emirates College of Technology

Emirates College of Technology has established itself as one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

History

Located at the heart of the rapidly evolving Abu Dhabi city, the Emirates College of Technology was established in 1993 following recognition by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education. Established to keep up with the technical and business developments of contemporary life, today, Emirates College of Technology has established itself as one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the region.

In addition to offering Diploma programs in a wide array of specialties, Emirates College of Technology is proud to offer Bachelor degree programs in Business Administration, Financial Sciences and Mass Communication (in Arabic) in addition to Health Information Management and Industrial Management. Emirates College of Technology prepares students to encompass knowledge that will help them to meet the challenges of changing advancements in the local and international markets. The Institute is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates. Emirates College of Technology takes pride in its faculty who come from 16 different countries across the globe and is recognized for significant contributions to the development of knowledge, professional service, teaching, and mentoring. Giving due respect to the culture of the region, classes are held across three campuses, separate for Males and Females.

At Emirates College of Technology, we know that a student’s involvement outside the classroom is an essential part of the college experience. Our students enjoy a vibrant campus community, where they build life-long friendships and indulge in various social, cultural and sporting events that help them develop into professionals with well-rounded personalities.

From another perspective, the offered programs and future ones provide a good chance to students who would prefer studying in the country than to go abroad. Emirates College of Technology has also made it possible for its graduates to continue their higher studies in Bachelor programs in the college or at local, Arab and Western Universities; in Canada, USA and other countries as well. With a high quality curriculum, outstanding faculty and top-notch infrastructure and facilities, we welcome students to dream, to share their unique gifts and talents, and to take pride in knowing they are part of a rich tradition.

Accreditation and certifications

ECT is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees in higher education.^[1] The college was first licensed in 2003. Each of ECT’s bachelor's degree and Diploma programs is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, a unit of MOHESR.

Furthermore, ECT is ISO 9000 certified by the independent certification authority, Bureau Veritas. ECT is also a member of EURASHE and EFQM.

Programs

ECT offers eleven bachelor's degree programs and five Diploma programs. The college plans to introduce additional bachelor's degree programs and, eventually, postgraduate programs.

Enrollment

In Fall 2014, ECT enrolled about 2,840 students. 56% of the students are male and about 70% are Emirati nationals. A total of 35 nationalities are represented in the student body. The majority of students attend evening or weekend classes. ECT has 108 full-time and 12 part-time faculty, and 106 staff.

Campuses

ECT has two campuses. The main campus, which also houses the administrative offices, is located on Hamdan Street in central Abu Dhabi. The media campus, is in the Arabian Gulf St. (Al Bateen Area), Behind AL Bateen Mall, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The College plans to build a permanent campus, with occupancy scheduled for Fall 2020.

References

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