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The Higher Colleges of Technology is the leading applied higher education institution in empowering generations to contribute to the
shaping of the future of the UAE.
Our MissionProvide applied higher education to equip
generations with knowledge, skills and competencies that meet international standards and the future needs of the
UAE industry and society.
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HCT Fact Sheet
Total EnrolledStudents in2018-2019
20,722
57,253GRADUATES
FOUNDEDIN 1988
81,000CREDENTIALS
Ruwais Madinat Zayed
Abu Dhabi
Al Ain
Dubai
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
16CAMPUSES ACROSS UAE
Largest Institutionof Higher Education
in the UAE
Academic Year 2018-2019
38%MALE
62%FEMALE
Male/Female Students in %
Number of Students per Division
Foundation2,982
Applied Media1153
Business4,190
Education657
Engineering Technologyand Sciences
6,414
Health Sciences1,278
Computer InformationScience3,611
Technical StudiesProgram (TSP)
437
FACULTY BY ACADEMIC DIVISION
47AppliedMedia
196Business
143Computer
InformationSciences
43Education
272Engineering
Technology &Sciences
47Health
Sciences
181Foundations
110GeneralStudies
48Arabic &
Emirati Studies
47TechnicalStudies
Total Numberof Faculty
1,134
FACULTY BY LOCATION
290Abu Dhabi
97Al Ain
249Dubai
109Fujairah
130Ras Al Khaimah
212Sharjah
47Western Region
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* Arabic & Emirati Studies and Foundations are Supporting Academic Divisions
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Table of Contents
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Fact Book is published electronically on an annual basis by the Organizational Excellence Department. It provides current and historical information regarding HCT academic
programmes, enrollments, graduates and staff, as at September 2018. The data, figures, programme names and details may alter to reflect updates and changes in the HCT system.
Find the electronic version at http://www.hct.ac.ae/en/about/open-data/
Page Number-6-11
About HCT• HCT Overview• History• HCT 2.0• Governance• Board of Trustees• Organisation Chart• Core Institutional
Achievements• Institutional Facts
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Staff• HCT Staff • HCT Faculty
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New Student Enrollments• By Emirate and Level• By Campus and Year• By High School Type and Gender
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Enrollments• Enrollments by Division and Gender• Enrollments by Level and Gender• Enrollments by Campus• Enrollments by Academic Division• Enrollments by Academic Division & Gender• Enrollments by Academic Division &
Credential• Enrollment by Academic Division,
Programme and Campus
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Graduates• Graduates by Gender• Graduates by Campus• Graduates by Academic Division• Graduates by Academic Division & Gender• Graduates by Academic Division & Credential• Graduates by Academic Divisiony & programme• Graduates awarded Credentials with Distinction
By Academic Division, Credential & Gender• Graduate Employment Rates
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HCT OverviewFounded in 1988 by Federal Decree the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is the largest higher educational institution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), having a well-respected reputation for innovative and hands-on, workplace relevant teaching and learning methodologies, which are based on the a philosophy providing hands-on, experiential learning.
More than 20,000 students attend 16 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- aught core programs in Applied Media, Business, Computer Information Science, Engineering Technology & Sciences, Health Sciences, Education and Military & Security at various levels as well as courses in Foundations, General Studies and Arabic & Emirati Studies. All programs 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 - l ea r n ing env i ronment tha t 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 81,000 academic credentials have been awarded to its
graduates since 1991 (awarded to approximately 57,253 graduates).
The HCT has established dynamic relationships with UAE companies and organizations and the world’s leading universities and organizations.
HistoryIn 1985, H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, made a commitment to establish a new system of post-secondary education for UAE Nationals that would stress the ideals of productivity, self-determination and excellence. His Excellency envisioned a system of the highest quality that would be used to educate Nationals for the professional and technical careers necessary in a rapidly developing society. In fulfillment of that vision, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) was established in 1988 by Federal Law No 2 issued by the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Four colleges commenced that year. Since then, thirteen additional colleges and the Center of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT) have opened throughout the Emirates to form the system of the Higher Colleges of Technology.
GovernanceThe Higher Colleges of Technology constitutes a federal independent academic corporate body for higher education established under Federal Law No. 2 of 1988 and later re-organized under Federal Law no. 17 of 1998. Under the authority of Federal Law no. 17, the HCT confers degrees at
Largest Institution of Higher Education in the UAE
About HCT
CAMPUSES ACROSS UAE
Ruwais Madinat Zayed
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
Al Ain
Founded in
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the Bachelor, Higher Diploma and Diploma levels.
The HCT operates as a system of 16 campuses for male and female students in urban and rural locations in five emirates. The headquarters are located in the city of Abu Dhabi.
The HCT is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is appointed by the UAE Cabinet on the recommendation of the Chancellor.
The Board of Trustees includes the newly appointed Chancellor and other qualified and experienced members from various sectors in the UAE. The Chancellor is Chair of the Board of Trustees and the legal representative of the HCT system. He is responsible for carrying out the decisions of the Board of Trustees. The President & Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the management of HCT and the implementation of its regulations and resolutions. In addition, the President & CEO is also responsible for developing an institutional culture of innovation as well as enhancing HCT's organizational performance. In the new structure, HCT is divided into five main divisions namely; Academics Affairs led by VP Academic Affairs, Education Technologies led by VP Education Technologies, Strategy & Excellence led by Vice President Strategy & Excellence, Employability & Knowledge Economy led by VP Employability& Knowledge Economy and supported by Shared Services led by VP Shared Services.
Under the Academic Affairs Divisions, there are seven academic faculty divisions: Applied
Media, Business, Computer Information Science, Engineering Technology & Sciences, Health Sciences, Education and Military & Security and one academic support division (General Academic Requirements), headed by the Vice President Academic Affairs . Foundations is an additional level enabling the students to transit to their Career Divisions.
Technical Studies Program is designed to give practical experience in occupational fields or industry for student who are not eligible in joining foundation courses or career programs . Faculty Executive Deans work very closely with Campus Executive Directors to ensure all courses offered in the respective programs are operating satisfactorily and provide students with optimal learning experiences.
HCT 2.0HCT 2.0 is a ground breaking, five-year initiative which will transform the HCT and higher education, taking them to new heights by 2021. It is aligned to the UAE Vision 2021 and also to the UAE’s higher education strategic directions.
It is a new vision of HCT, aligning 25 key initiatives with the strategic goals of student/graduate employability, academic excellence, student success and innovative learning. HCT 2.0 aims to empower HCT students with skills and training necessary to succeed in the current and future job markets. It will also see HCT leverage existing and new technologies in its learning environments so that innovation is embedded in HCT work and learning spaces. It will also seek to ensure all HCT systems are aligned to quality and efficiency levels, according to national and international best practices.
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The Board of Trustees of the Higher Colleges of Technology system is a legal, governing body formed by a government charter. The Board assumes full responsibility for safeguarding the interests of the Higher Colleges of Technology and all the stakeholders related thereto, including students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Board of Trustees
Members of the Board
H.E. Nasser Thani AlHamliChairman of the Board
Dr. Mohammed Abdullatif Al ShehhiBoard Member
Mr. Malek Sultan Rashed Al MalekBoard Member
Mr. Khaled Omar Al BreikiBoard Member
Dr. Aisha Bin Bitti Bin BisherBoard Member
Mr. Tarek Abdul Rahim Al HosaniBoard Member
Mr. Yasser Saeed Al MazroueiBoard Member
Dr. Abdul Rahman Abdul Mannan Al AwarBoard Member
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Credentials andGraduates
• In 2017 and 2018, number of graduates awarded Professional Certi�cations offered in association with reputable international bodies surpassed 1650.
• Over the past 30 years HCT had issued Over 81,000 Credentials in Engineering Technology & Science, Business, Applied Media, Computer Information Science, Education and Health Sciences, for more than 57000 graduates currently working in public and private sectors.
HCT Eligible programs for international accreditation have been accepted by the accreditation agencies:• Five Engineering Technology &
Science programs by ABET-ETAC,• Computer Information Science
programs by CIPS,• Business programs by ACBSP, • One Health Sciences program by
HIMAA.
Government Excellence:
HCT has been shortlisted in the �nal assessment of Fifth Cycle of Government Excellence Award in 2018.
ISO Certi�cation:
HCT Environmental, Health and Safety Management System has obtained the globally renowned International Management System StandardsISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 – U.K 2018 through reputed UK’s National accreditation body (UKAS).
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HCT Founded
New Vice Chancelor(President and CEO)
HCT 2.0 Established(Strategic Plan 2017-2021 was introduced)
In 1988, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) was founded by Federal Decree and H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan
was appointed as the �rst Chancellor of HCT.
In Spring 2016, HCT 2.0 and Strategic Plan 2017-2021 was implemented. HCT 2.0 contains new
vision and mission with the strategic goals of student/graduate employability, academic excellence,
student success and innovative learning. It is a ground breaking, �ve-year initiative (with 25 key initiatives) and it is
expected to transform the HCT to a higher level by 2021.
Technical Studies Program (TSP) IntroducedTechnical Studies Program was introduced to
provide students with the basic skills in vocational and technical education for entry level positions.
Innovation SpacesInnovation spaces with latest technological
equipment and software applications are created to foster student creativity, entrepreneurship and
innovation skills.
Professional Certi�cates and Quali�cations (PCQs)
The HCT’s Hybrid Education Model embedded PCQs into all HCT academic programs, and at all Exit Points of
study. Those professional certi�cates and quali�cations are offered in association with 14 reputable international
bodies from UK (7), USA (6) and Canada (1).
New Board of Trustees & Chancellor
New Board of Trustees established and HE Nasser Thani Al Hamli was appointed as
Chairman of the Board and Chancellor of HCT.
In Spring 2015, HCT established a new leadership, and Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor (President & CEO) of HCT.
General Academic Requirement Division (GARD)
GARD consisting of Foundations, General Studies and Arabic and Emirati Studies was established to facilitate the successful transition of new students to their career programs.
Productization, Innovation,and Entrepreneurship (P.I.E.)
HCT creation of the Productization, Innovation and Entrepreneurship body to establish and sustain a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among faculty, staff, and students.
Global Applied Education Network(GAEN) Introduced
HCT signed key Memorandum of Understanding agreements with eight founding members of GAEN to foster knowledge partnerships, exchange of best practices and programs to boost employability, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Faculty Wide Assessment (FWA)FWA was introduced, as �nal comprehensive common assessment of course learning outcomes for all courses, to ensure that a uniform measure of learning outcomes is applied across the system and that security measures and fairness have been applied in all HCT campuses.
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2016
2017
2018
2018- 2019
2015
Institutional Facts
Core InstitutionalAchievements
Local Accreditation:
• HCT is institutionally licensed to operate as a Higher Education Institution by the CAA (Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education-UAE.
• Out of the 71 programs offered by various Faculties, 54 programs currently hold National Accreditation and the remaining programs are in accreditation approval process.
InternationalAccreditation:
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Credentials andGraduates
• In 2017 and 2018, number of graduates awarded Professional Certi�cations offered in association with reputable international bodies surpassed 1650.
• Over the past 30 years HCT had issued Over 81,000 Credentials in Engineering Technology & Science, Business, Applied Media, Computer Information Science, Education and Health Sciences, for more than 57000 graduates currently working in public and private sectors.
HCT Eligible programs for international accreditation have been accepted by the accreditation agencies:• Five Engineering Technology &
Science programs by ABET-ETAC,• Computer Information Science
programs by CIPS,• Business programs by ACBSP, • One Health Sciences program by
HIMAA.
Government Excellence:
HCT has been shortlisted in the �nal assessment of Fifth Cycle of Government Excellence Award in 2018.
ISO Certi�cation:
HCT Environmental, Health and Safety Management System has obtained the globally renowned International Management System StandardsISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 – U.K 2018 through reputed UK’s National accreditation body (UKAS).
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HCT Founded
New Vice Chancelor(President and CEO)
HCT 2.0 Established(Strategic Plan 2017-2021 was introduced)
In 1988, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) was founded by Federal Decree and H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan
was appointed as the �rst Chancellor of HCT.
In Spring 2016, HCT 2.0 and Strategic Plan 2017-2021 was implemented. HCT 2.0 contains new
vision and mission with the strategic goals of student/graduate employability, academic excellence,
student success and innovative learning. It is a ground breaking, �ve-year initiative (with 25 key initiatives) and it is
expected to transform the HCT to a higher level by 2021.
Technical Studies Program (TSP) IntroducedTechnical Studies Program was introduced to
provide students with the basic skills in vocational and technical education for entry level positions.
Innovation SpacesInnovation spaces with latest technological
equipment and software applications are created to foster student creativity, entrepreneurship and
innovation skills.
Professional Certi�cates and Quali�cations (PCQs)
The HCT’s Hybrid Education Model embedded PCQs into all HCT academic programs, and at all Exit Points of
study. Those professional certi�cates and quali�cations are offered in association with 14 reputable international
bodies from UK (7), USA (6) and Canada (1).
New Board of Trustees & Chancellor
New Board of Trustees established and HE Nasser Thani Al Hamli was appointed as
Chairman of the Board and Chancellor of HCT.
In Spring 2015, HCT established a new leadership, and Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor (President & CEO) of HCT.
General Academic Requirement Division (GARD)
GARD consisting of Foundations, General Studies and Arabic and Emirati Studies was established to facilitate the successful transition of new students to their career programs.
Productization, Innovation,and Entrepreneurship (P.I.E.)
HCT creation of the Productization, Innovation and Entrepreneurship body to establish and sustain a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among faculty, staff, and students.
Global Applied Education Network(GAEN) Introduced
HCT signed key Memorandum of Understanding agreements with eight founding members of GAEN to foster knowledge partnerships, exchange of best practices and programs to boost employability, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Faculty Wide Assessment (FWA)FWA was introduced, as �nal comprehensive common assessment of course learning outcomes for all courses, to ensure that a uniform measure of learning outcomes is applied across the system and that security measures and fairness have been applied in all HCT campuses.
1988
2016
2017
2018
2018- 2019
2015
Institutional Facts
Core InstitutionalAchievements
Local Accreditation:
• HCT is institutionally licensed to operate as a Higher Education Institution by the CAA (Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education-UAE.
• Out of the 71 programs offered by various Faculties, 54 programs currently hold National Accreditation and the remaining programs are in accreditation approval process.
InternationalAccreditation:
Campuses with Established Year(s) and DirectorsThe list of campuses with the established Year and the Directors
Divisions with Executive DeansThe list of Divisions with the Executive Deans
Career Division
Applied Media
Business
Computer Information Science
Education
Engineering Technology & Science
Health Sciences
Military and Security
2018-19 Executive Dean
Dr. Hamad Odhabi
Dr. Ayesha Abdulla
Dr. Hamad Odhabi
Dr. Philip Quirke
Dr. Mohammad Aljarrah
Dr. Mohammed Hag Ali
Dr. Hashim Al Zaabi
Supporting Divisions 2018-19 Position
Strategy & Excellence Dr. Addel Al Ameri Vice President
Academic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Aljarrah Vice President
Education Technologies Dr. Jihad Mohaidat Vice President
Shared Services Mr. Abdulla Al Muhairi Vice President
General Academic Requirement Division (GARD) Mr. Rami Hamdan Director
Programs and Curricula Dr. Raa Said Executive Dean
Arabic & Emirati Studies Mr. Abdulrahim Alshahin Dean
Technical Studies Programme (TSP) Ms. Amanda Forte Dean
Foundation Mr. Paul Barney Senior Manager
General Studies Dr. Georgia Daleure Dean
Campus
Abu Dhabi Men’s
Abu Dhabi Women’s
Al Ain Men’s
Al Ain Women’s
Dubai Men’s
Dubai Women’s
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Madinat Zayed Women’s
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Ras Al Khaimah Women’s
Ruwais Men’s
Ruwais Women’s
Sharjah Men’s
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Dr. Aisha Abushelaibi
Dr. Aisha Abushelaibi
Ms. Hamsa Saleh Al Ammari
Ms. Hamsa Saleh Al Ammari
Dr. Hashim Al Zaabi
Dr. Hashim Al Zaabi
Dr. Khaled Al Hammadi
Dr. Khaled Al Hammadi
Mr. Taleb Obaid
Mr. Taleb Obaid
Dr. Yahya Al Ansaari
Dr. Yahya Al Ansaari
Mr. Taleb Obaid
Mr. Taleb Obaid
Dr. Abdulla Al Suwaiji
Dr. Abdulla Al Suwaiji
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New Student Enrollments• New Student Enrollment by Emirate and Level• New Student Enrollment by Campus and Year• New Student Enrollment by High School Type and Gender• Foundations Student Enrollment by Campus and Level
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Umm Al Quwain
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
Dubai
Ajman
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166
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NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENTS BY EMIRATE AND LEVELAcademic Year 2018-19Row Labels Bachelor % Certificate % Foundations % Total %
Abu Dhabi 456 29% 957 37% 1,413 34%
Ajman 71 4% 3 12% 166 6% 240 6%
Dubai 360 23% 4 15% 269 10% 633 15%
Fujairah 99 6% 6 23% 294 11% 399 9%
Ras Al Khaimah 184 12% 2 8% 409 16% 595 14%
Sharjah 324 21% 9 35% 417 16% 750 18%
Umm Al Quwain 85 5% 2 8% 97 4% 184 4%
Grand Total 1,579 100% 26 100% 2,609 100% 4,214 100%
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NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENTS BY CAMPUS AND YEARAcademic Year 2015-16 to 2018-19
CAMPUS AY 2015-16 AY 2016-17 AY 2017-18 AY 2018-19Abu Dhabi Men's (ADM) 476 556 540 405
Abu Dhabi Women's (ADW) 531 783 511 563
Al Ain Men's (AAM) 140 207 155 116
Al Ain Women's (AAW) 260 429 203 262
Dubai Men's (DBM) 632 524 469 372
Dubai Women's (DBW) 516 510 366 361
Fujairah Men's (FJM) 113 130 144 91
Fujairah Women's (FJW) 384 444 314 453
Madinat Zayed Men's (MZM) 9 - - 1
Madinat Zayed Women's (MZW) 56 54 44 36
Ras Al Khaimah Men's (RKM) 165 197 175 123
Ras Al Khaimah Women's (RKW) 427 480 380 445
Ruwais Men's (RWM) 4 5 20 10
Ruwais Women's (RWW) 39 73 47 50
Sharjah Men's (SJM) 349 390 381 277
Sharjah Women's (SJW) 680 782 541 649
Grand Total 4,781 5,564 4,290 4,214
AY 2015-164,781
AY 2016-175,564
AY 2017-184,290
AY 2018-194,214
*Enrollment Count as at 19 September, 2018.
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Female % Male % Total %Government 2,546 90% 1,028 74% 3,574 85%
Private 273 10% 367 26% 640 15%
Total 2,819 100% 1,395 100% 4,214 100%
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENTS BY HIGH SCHOOL TYPE AND GENDERAcademic Year 2018-19
*Enrollment Count as at 19 September, 2018.
ENROLLMENTS BY HIGH SCHOOL TYPE
Private4,214
NEW students registeredAY 2018-2019
GovernmentFEMALES2,819
MALES1,395
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20,722Student Enrollments
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THROUGHOUT THE NATIONWORKPLACE-FOCUSED COURSES
LARGEST STUDENT BODYIN THE UAE
Enrollments• Enrollments by Division and Gender• Enrollments by Level and Gender• Enrollments by Campus• Enrollments by Academic Division• Enrollments by Academic Division and Gender• Enrollments by Academic Division and Credential• Enrollments by Academic Division, Programme and Campus
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7,799MALE
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ENROLLMENTS BY DIVISION AND GENDERAcademic Year 2018-19
Division Female Male Total
Applied Media 999 154 1,153
Business 2,829 1,361 4,190
Computer Information Science 2,104 1,507 3,611
Education 657 657
Engineering Technology & Sciences 2,594 3,820 6,414
Foundations 2,143 839 2,982
Health Sciences 1,189 89 1,278
Technical Studies Programme (TSP) 408 29 437
Grand Total 12,923 7,799 20,722
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LARGEST STUDENT BODYIN THE UAE
Enrollments• Enrollments by Division and Gender• Enrollments by Level and Gender• Enrollments by Campus• Enrollments by Academic Division• Enrollments by Academic Division and Gender• Enrollments by Academic Division and Credential• Enrollments by Academic Division, Programme and Campus
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ENROLLMENTS BY LEVEL AND GENDERAcademic Year 2018-19Level Female Male Total
Bachelor 10,369 6,930 17,299
Diploma 3 1 4
Certificate 408 29 437
Foundations 2143 839 2,982
Grand Total 12,923 7,799 20,722
60%
40%
75%
25%
93%
7%
72%
28%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
ENROLLMENTS BY LEVEL AND GENDER
ENROLLMENTS BY CAMPUSAcademic Year 2018-19
Campus Total %Abu Dhabi Men’s (ADM) 2,593 13%
Abu Dhabi Women’s (ADW) 2,789 13%
Al Ain Men’s (AAM) 718 3%
Al Ain Women’s (AAW) 1,145 6%
Dubai Men’s (DBM) 2,105 10%
Dubai Women’s (DBW) 2,045 10%
Fujairah Men’s (FJM) 415 2%
Fujairah Women’s (FJW) 1,560 8%
Madinat Zayed Men’s (MZM) 10 0%
Madinat Zayed Women’s (MZW) 210 1%
Ras Al Khaimah Men’s (RKM) 536 3%
Ras Al Khaimah Women’s (RKW) 1,831 9%
Ruwais Men’s (RWM) 141 1%
Ruwais Women’s (RWW) 232 1%
Sharjah Men’s (SJM) 1,416 7%
Sharjah Women’s (SJW) 2,976 14%
Grand Total 20,722 100%
*Enrollment Count as at 19 September, 2018.
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* Foundations and Technical Studies Program (TSP) are Supporting Academic Divisions
ENROLLMENTS BY ACADEMIC DIVISIONFrom Academic Year AY 2013-14 To AY 2018-19FACULTY AY 2013-14 AY 2014-15 AY 2015-16 AY 2016-17 AY 2017-18 AY 2018-19Foundations 6,363 6,099 5,613 5,335 2,732 2,982
Applied Media 988 1,164 1,268 1,320 1,314 1,153
Business 5,355 5,585 5,609 5,112 4,831 4,190
Education 824 877 881 781 782 657
Engineering Technology & Sciences 3,305 4,222 5,545 6,138 7,004 6,414
Health Sciences 681 833 986 1,017 1,196 1,278
Computer Information Science 2,628 3,294 3,571 3,440 3,636 3,611
Technical Studies Programme (TSP) - - - 366 542 437
Total 20,144 22,074 23,473 23,509 22,037 20722
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000
AY 2013-14
AY 2014-15
AY 2015-16
AY 2016-17
AY 2017-18
AY 2018-19
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ENROLLMENTS BY ACADEMIC DIVISION AND GENDERAcademic Year 2018-19
Foundations Applied Media Business EducationEngineering
Technology & Sciences
Health Sciences
Computer Information
Science
Technical Studies Program
(TSP)
Grand Total
Female 2143 999 2829 657 2594 1189 2104 408 12923
Male 839 154 1361 3820 89 1507 29 7799
Grand Total 2982 1153 4190 657 6414 1278 3611 437 20722
*Enrollment Count as at 19 September, 2018.
MaleFemale
3%17%
8%
22%5%
20%
9%
16% 19%
0%
2% 11%
17%
49%
1%
0%
MALE38%
FEMALE62%
All Enrollments
Engineering Technology & Sciences
Applied Media
Health Sciences
Business
Computer Information Science
Education
Technical Studies Programme (TSP)
Foundations
14%
6%
20%
3%31%
6%
17%
2%
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ENROLLMENTS BY ACADEMIC DIVISION AND CREDENTIALAcademic Year 2018-19
Bachelor Diploma Certificate Foundation Total Enrollment
Foundations 2,982 2,982
Applied Media 1,153 1,153
Business 4,189 1 4,190
Computer Information Science 3,609 2 3,611
Education 657 657
Engineering Technology & Sciences 6,413 1 6,414
Health Sciences 1,278 1,278
Technical Studies Programme (TSP) 437 437
Total 17,299 4 437 2,982 20,722
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000
2,982
437
4
17,299Bachelor
Diploma
Certificate
Foundations
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000
Total Enrollment 20722
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EN
TS
BY
PR
OG
RA
MM
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CA
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A
cad
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Yea
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18-1
9
Divi
sion
Prog
ram
Nam
eAA
MAA
WAD
MAD
WDB
MDB
WFJ
MFJ
WM
ZMM
ZWRK
MRK
WRU
MRU
WSJ
MSJ
WTo
tal
Appl
ied
Med
ia
Bach
elor
of A
pplie
d M
edia
(Gra
phic
Des
ign)
131
14
Bach
elor
of A
pplie
d M
edia
(Vid
eo P
rodu
ctio
n)6
6
Bach
elor
of A
pplie
d M
edia
7025
187
180
111
211
223
1133
App
lied
Med
ia T
otal
7025
187
199
11
1
211
22
411
53
Busi
ness
Bach
elor
of
Busi
ness
Adm
inis
tratio
n (U
ndec
lare
d M
ajor
)42
4316
311
411
691
1374
134
1096
1430
116
183
1140
Bach
elor
of
Busi
ness
Adm
inis
tratio
n (A
ccou
ntin
g)19
107
104
225
9311
772
129
283
1287
128
1079
Bach
elor
of
Busi
ness
Adm
inis
tratio
n (B
usin
ess
Anal
ytic
s)16
16
Bach
elor
of
Busi
ness
Adm
inis
tratio
n (F
inan
ce)
2875
2250
3120
6
Bach
elor
of B
usin
ess
Adm
inis
tratio
n (F
inan
cial
and
Ban
king
Ser
vice
s)10
146
1520
3212
4
Bach
elor
of
Busi
ness
Adm
inis
tratio
n (H
uman
Res
ourc
e M
anag
emen
t)88
114
37
631
2830
3639
7
Bach
elor
of
Busi
ness
Adm
inis
tratio
n (In
nova
tion
& En
trepr
eneu
rshi
p)20
3959
Bach
elor
of B
usin
ess
Adm
inis
tratio
n (M
arke
ting)
339
727
76
Bach
elor
of B
usin
ess
Adm
inis
tratio
n (In
tern
atio
nal B
usin
ess
Man
agem
ent)
5313
812
914
361
146
Bach
elor
of B
usin
ess
Adm
inis
tratio
n (L
ogis
tics
& Su
pply
Cha
in M
anag
emen
t)45
3378
Bach
elor
of B
usin
ess
Adm
inis
tratio
n (Q
ualit
y an
d St
rate
gc M
anag
emen
t)10
163
103
8416
734
623
1298
1417
204
836
Bach
elor
of
Busi
ness
Adm
inis
tratio
n (T
ouris
m M
anag
emen
t)27
532
Dipl
oma
of B
usin
ess
Adm
inis
tratio
n (R
etai
ling)
11
Bus
ines
s To
tal
109
260
496
627
376
589
1320
68
9333
361
2987
296
607
4190
Com
pute
r &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
Bach
elor
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(Und
ecla
red
Maj
or)
7061
9214
426
481
4612
211
417
916
514
614
84
Bach
elor
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(App
licat
ion
Deve
lopm
ent)
2027
5284
353
391
8634
7
Bach
elor
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(Bus
ines
s So
lutio
ns)
3464
105
143
31
135
287
Bach
elor
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(Inte
ract
ive
Mul
timed
ia T
ech)
52
3744
Bach
elor
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(Net
wor
king
)34
7231
3111
498
534
229
5
Bach
elor
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(Sec
urity
and
For
ensi
cs)
4568
140
108
132
100
2011
563
120
8815
111
50
Bach
elor
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(Dat
a Ar
chiv
ing&
Doc
Man
agem
ent)
11
2
Dipl
oma
of C
ompu
ter &
Info
rmat
ion
Scie
nce
(E-O
ffice
Sup
port
& Ad
min
)1
12
Com
pute
r & In
form
atio
n Sc
ienc
e To
tal
149
262
323
412
512
290
7728
9
18
842
91
125
842
036
11
Educ
atio
n
Bach
elor
of
Educ
atio
n (E
arly
Chi
ldho
od E
duca
tion)
203
110
34
Bach
elor
of E
duca
tion
8318
558
3422
135
517
Bach
elor
of E
duca
tion
(Edu
catio
nal T
echn
olog
y)1
1
Bach
elor
of E
duca
tion
(Eng
lish
Lang
uage
Tea
chin
g in
Sch
ools
)2
1125
38
Bach
elor
of E
duca
tion
(Prim
ary
Educ
atio
n)4
234
1917
67
Edu
catio
n To
tal
10
7
213
74
59
42
16
265
7
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Divi
sion
Prog
ram
Nam
eAA
MAA
WAD
MAD
WDB
MDB
WFJ
MFJ
WM
ZMM
ZWRK
MRK
WRU
MRU
WSJ
MSJ
WTo
tal
Engi
neer
ing
Tech
&
Scie
nce
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (U
ndec
lare
d M
ajor
)79
1933
918
821
090
8196
136
4959
2544
208
9316
17
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (A
eron
autic
al E
ngin
eerin
g Te
ch)
117
117
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (A
irfra
me
and
Aero
engi
nes)
5763
120
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (A
viat
ion
Mai
nt. E
T AF
& A
ero)
156
1049
116
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (A
vion
ics)
1010
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (C
hem
ical
Eng
inee
ring
Tech
)19
620
118
4027
5
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (C
ivil
Engi
neer
ing
Tech
nolo
gy)
100
1710
722
4
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (E
lect
rical
Eng
inee
ring
Tech
)35
314
511
516
722
27
8610
131
517
9946
115
03
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (E
lect
roni
cs E
ngin
eerin
g Te
ch)
1975
2345
1350
3898
149
1715
416
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (E
ngin
eerin
g Lo
gist
ics
Mgm
t)91
798
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (In
dust
rial E
ngin
eerin
g Te
ch.)
8153
3216
6
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (M
arin
e Tr
ansp
ort)
4545
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (M
ariti
me
Engn
& N
aval
Arc
hite
c)9
9
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (M
echa
nica
l Eng
inee
ring
Tech
.)15
19
352
1127
615
084
144
4034
215
59
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (M
echa
troni
cs E
ngin
eerin
g Te
ch.)
8535
120
Bach
elor
of E
ngin
eerin
g (P
etro
leum
Eng
inee
ring
Tech
.)18
18
Dipl
oma
of E
ngin
eerin
g (In
stru
men
tatio
n)1
1
Eng
inee
ring
Tech
& S
cien
ce T
otal
265
149
1438
524
980
410
251
316
185
228
288
102
110
666
601
6414
Foun
datio
nsFo
unda
tions
11
128
925
944
114
923
574
361
132
8734
19
3414
941
029
82
Fou
ndat
ions
11
128
925
944
114
923
574
361
132
8734
19
3414
941
029
82
Heal
th
Scie
nces
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (E
mer
genc
y M
edic
al S
ervi
ces)
121
4163
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (H
ealth
Info
rmat
ion
Man
agem
ent)
743
5913
6
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (M
edic
al Im
agin
g)1
110
8819
9
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (M
edic
al L
abor
ator
y Sc
ienc
e)2
9113
923
2
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (N
ursi
ng)
100
107
207
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (P
harm
acy)
101
101
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (S
ocia
l Wor
k)10
590
195
Bach
elor
of H
ealth
Sci
ence
s (V
eter
inar
y Sc
ienc
e)65
2258
145
Heal
th S
cien
ces
Tota
l65
2
271
21
1
192
4349
412
78
Tech
nica
l St
udie
s Pr
ogra
m
(TSP
)
Certi
ficat
e of
Tec
hnic
al S
tudi
es P
rogr
am (U
ndec
lare
d M
ajor
)1
25
42
1024
Certi
ficat
e of
Tec
hnic
al S
tudi
es P
rogr
am (C
usto
mer
Ser
vice
)12
12
Certi
ficat
e of
Tec
hnic
al S
tudi
es P
rogr
am (H
uman
Res
ourc
es)
4526
552
3816
6
Certi
ficat
e of
Tec
hnic
al S
tudi
es P
rogr
am (I
nfor
mat
ion
Tech
nolo
gy)
1933
231
359
100
1023
0
Certi
ficat
e of
Tec
hnic
al S
tudi
es P
rogr
am (
Occu
patio
nal H
ealth
& S
afet
y)5
5
Tec
hnic
al S
tudi
es P
rogr
am (T
SP) T
otal
1978
550
137
26
15
9
4
5843
7
Gran
d To
tal
718
1145
2593
2789
2105
2045
415
1560
1021
053
618
3114
123
214
1629
7620
722
Graduates• Graduates by Gender• Graduates by Campus• Graduates by Academic Division• Graduates by Academic Division and Gender• Graduates by Academic Division and Credential• Graduates by Faculty And Programme• Graduates Awarded Credentials with Distinction• Graduates Awarded Credentials with Distinction
by Academic Division, Credential and Gender• Graduate Employment Rates By Academic Year,
Faculty and Credential
81,000 57,25331,850 MALES49,150 FEMALES
21,915 MALES35,338 FEMALES
HCT HAS ISSUED OVER 81,000QUALIFICATION SINCE 1991
HCT Credential HCT Graduates
HCT GRADUATES UP TO 2017-18
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*Totals based on number of credentials earned.**A graduate might have earned more than one credential, but that graduate has been counted ONLY once in Graduate Count.
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Graduates• Graduates by Gender• Graduates by Campus• Graduates by Academic Division• Graduates by Academic Division and Gender• Graduates by Academic Division and Credential• Graduates by Faculty And Programme• Graduates Awarded Credentials with Distinction• Graduates Awarded Credentials with Distinction
by Academic Division, Credential and Gender• Graduate Employment Rates By Academic Year,
Faculty and Credential
81,000 57,25331,850 MALES49,150 FEMALES
21,915 MALES35,338 FEMALES
HCT HAS ISSUED OVER 81,000QUALIFICATION SINCE 1991
HCT Credential HCT Graduates
HCT GRADUATES UP TO 2017-18
GRADUATES BY GENDERAcademic Year 1990-91 to 2017-18
* Total based on number of credentials earned.**A graduate might have earned more than one credential, but that graduate has been counted ONLY once in Graduate Count.
Academic Year
Count of Credentials*
Graduate Cohort Male Female Grand Total* Male Female 1990-1991 1 32 32 64 50% 50% 1991-1992 2 54 44 98 55% 45% 1992-1993 3 48 62 110 44% 56% 1993-1994 4 48 68 116 41% 59% 1994-1995 5 58 97 155 37% 63% 1995-1996 6 138 148 286 48% 52% 1996-1997 7 602 832 1434 42% 58% 1997-1998 8 852 1057 1909 45% 55% 1998-1999 9 583 959 1542 38% 62% 1999-2000 10 1114 1422 2536 44% 56% 2000-2001 11 1248 2078 3326 38% 62% 2001-2002 12 1405 2530 3935 36% 64% 2002-2003 13 1519 2654 4173 36% 64% 2003-2004 14 1553 2816 4369 36% 64% 2004-2005 15 1684 2792 4476 38% 62% 2005-2006 16 1474 2420 3894 38% 62% 2006-2007 17 1325 2110 3435 39% 61% 2007-2008 18 1578 2665 4243 37% 63% 2008-2009 19 1606 2413 4019 40% 60% 2009-2010 20 1582 2608 4190 38% 62% 2010-2011 21 1487 2375 3862 39% 61% 2011-2012 22 1655 2801 4456 37% 63% 2012-2013 23 2056 3315 5371 38% 62% 2013-2014 24 1867 2153 4020 46% 54% 2014-2015 25 1246 1687 2933 42% 58% 2015-2016 26 1306 1821 3127 42% 58% 2016-2017 27 1877 2435 4312 44% 56% 2017-2018 28 1853 2756 4609 40% 60%
Total* 31850 49150 81000 39% 61%
Count of Graduates
Up to 2017-18
Male Female Grand Total*
Graduates** 21,915 35,338 57,253
32 54 48 48 580
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
199
0-19
91
199
1-19
92
199
2-19
93
199
3-19
94
199
4-19
95
199
5-19
96
199
6-19
97
199
7-19
98
199
8-19
99
199
9-20
00
200
0-20
01
200
1-20
02
200
2-20
03
200
3-20
04
200
4-20
05
200
5-20
06
200
6-20
07
200
7-20
08
200
8-20
09
200
9-20
10
201
0-20
11
201
1-20
12
201
2-20
13
201
3-20
14
201
4-20
15
201
5-20
16
201
6-20
17
201
7-20
18
Graduates by Gender
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GRADUATES BY CAMPUSAcademic Year 2017-18
No. of Graduates* %Abu Dhabi Men's College 725 16%
Abu Dhabi Women's College 572 12%
Al Ain Men's College 132 3%
Al Ain Women's College 236 5%
Dubai Men's College 479 10%
Dubai Women's College 534 12%
Fujairah Men's College 62 1%
Fujairah Women's College 296 6%
Madinat Zayed Men's College 2 0%
Madinat Zayed Women's College 33 1%
Ras Al Khaimah Men's College 113 2%
Ras Al Khaimah Women's College 345 7%
Ruwais Men's College 46 1%
Ruwais Women's College 39 1%
Sharjah Men's College 199 4%
Sharjah Women's College 550 12%
Abu Dhabi Police Academy 55 1%
Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College 103 2%
Naval College 88 2%
Total* 4609 100%
*Totals based on number of credentials earned.
* The Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College and the UAE Naval College are not part of the HCT, however students at those colleges are enrolled in a range of HCT courses and programmes.
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020
030
040
050
060
070
080
0
725
16%
A
bu D
habi
Men
's C
olle
ge
572
12%
A
bu D
habi
Wom
en's
Col
lege
132
3%
Al A
in M
en's
Col
lege
236
5%
Al A
in W
omen
's C
olle
ge
479
10%
D
ubai
Men
's C
olle
ge
534
12%
D
ubai
Wom
en's
Col
lege
62
1%
Fuja
irah
Men
's C
olle
ge
296
6%
Fuja
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GRADUATES BY ACADEMIC DIVISIONAcademic Year 2012-2013 to 2017-2018
Academic Division 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
Applied Media 242 252 172 190 254 332
Business 2,635 1,716 1,209 1,039 1,297 1,345
Computer Information Science 1,167 629 529 672 821 784
Education 151 176 224 169 153 148
Engineering Technology & Sciences 934 917 533 855 1,396 1,617
Health Sciences 242 254 168 147 243 187
Military and Security - 76 98 55 141 102
Technical Studies Program (TSP) 94
Graduates Total 5,371 4,020 2,933 3,127 4,305 4,609
*Totals based on number of credentials earned.
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Applied MediaBusinessComputer Information ScienceEducation
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018
Engineering Technology & SciencesHealth SciencesMilitary and SecurityTechnical Studies Program (TSP)
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All Graduates
MALE40%
FEMALE60%
Applied Media
Business
Computer Information Science
Education
Engineering Technology & Sciences
Health Sciences
Military and Security
Technical Studies Program (TSP)
7%2%3%4%
35%
3% 17%
29%
GRADUATES BY ACADEMIC DIVISION AND GENDERAcademic Year 2017-18
Applied Media BusinessComputer
Information Science
EducationEngineering Technology & Science
Health Sciences
Military and Security
Technical Studies
Program (TSP)
Grand Total*
Male 63 328 228 - 1137 6 80 11 1853
Female 269 1017 556 148 480 181 22 83 2756
Total* 332 1345 784 148 1617 187 102 94 4609
*Totals based on number of credentials earned.
Male Female
4%
18%
12%61%
1%4% 10%
37%
20%
5%
17%
7%1% 3%
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*Totals based on number of credentials earned.
GRADUATES BY ACADEMIC DIVISION AND CREDENTIALAcademic Year 2017-2018
Masters BachelorHigher
DiplomaDiploma Certificate
Grand Total*
Applied Media - 332 - - - 332
Business 13 1288 1 43 - 1345
Computer & Information Science 14 712 - 58 - 784
Education 3 136 - 9 - 148
Engineering Technology & Science - 1594 - 23 - 1617
Health Sciences - 184 - 3 - 187
Military and Security - 4 98 - 102
Technical Studies Program (TSP) - - - - 94 94
Total* 30 4250 1 234 94 4609
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Masters
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GRADUATES BY FACULTY AND PROGRAMMEAcademic Year 2017-2018During the Academic Year 2017-2018, 4,609 credentials were awarded in 76 Programmes.
Applied Media Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Media - Animation 3
Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Media - Applied Media 288
Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Media - Corporate and Media Communication 40
Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Media - Video Production 1
Total 332
Business Graduates
Executive Master of Business Administration 1
Executive Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management 1
Executive Master of Business Administration in Transportation Management 1
Master of Business Administration 10
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration (Marketing) 1
Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Management 1
Higher Diploma of Business Administration - Human Resources 1
Diploma of Applied Business and Technology 1
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration 20
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration - Accounting 395
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration - Finance and Banking 139
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration - Human Resource Management 107
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration - International Business Management 190
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration - Quality and Strategic Management 423
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration - Supply Chain Management 12
Diploma of Applied Business in Retailing 42
Total 1345
Education Graduates
Master of Education in Management and Policy 3
Diploma of Classroom Assistants 7
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education 39
Bachelor of Education in Educational Technology 9
Bachelor of Education in English Language Teaching in Schools 33
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education 55
Diploma of Applied Education in Classroom Assistant 2
Total 148
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Computer & Information Science Graduates
Master of Applied Science in Information Systems Management - Innovation and Design 13
Master of Applied Science in Information Technology - IT Management 1
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - Information Administration 1
Advanced Diploma of Computer and Information Science 1
Bachelor of Applied Science in Data Archiving and Document Management 27
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems - Business Solutions 136
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems - Security and Forensics 260
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - Applications Development 117
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - Instructional Technology and Training Management
1
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - Interactive Multimedia 48
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - Networking 122
Diploma of Applied Computer and Information Sciences - Computer System Support and Administration
13
Diploma of Applied Computer and Information Sciences - E-Office Support and Administration 44
Total 784
Engineering Tech & Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science in Transportation Engineering 4
Bachelor of Aviation Science 24
Bachelor of Aviation Science in Air Defence 40
Bachelor of Aviation Science in Military Pilot 60
Bachelor of Naval Science 45
Bachelor of Applied Science in Aeronautical Engineering Technology 25
Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframes and Aeroengines 79
Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering Technology 90
Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology 73
Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology 212
Bachelor of Applied Science in Electronic Engineering Technology 233
Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Logistics Management 27
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology 633
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology 47
Bachelor of Applied Science in Petroleum Engineering Technology 2
Diploma of Applied Chemical Engineering Technology 9
Diploma of Applied Electronics Engineering Technology 3
Diploma of Applied Instrumentation Engineering Technology 2
Diploma of Applied Mechanical Engineering Technology 9
Total 1617
GRADUATES BY FACULTY AND PROGRAMME Academic Year 2017-2018
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Health Sciences Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services 8
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene 1
Bachelor of Health Care Administration and Leadership 3
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science 18
Bachelor of Pharmacy 16
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management 57
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Science 18
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 22
Bachelor of Social Work 38
Diploma of Applied Health Sciences in Health Information Coding 3
Bachelor of Veterinary Science 3
Total 187
Military and Security Graduates
Bachelor of Aviation Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems 4
Diploma of Naval Science 43
Diploma of Applied Police Studies - Criminal Justice 53
Diploma of Applied Police Studies - Law Enforcement 2
Total 102
Technical Studies Program (TSP) Graduates
Certificate in Human Resources 65
Certificate in Information Technology 29
Total 94
Grand Total* 4609
GRADUATES BY FACULTY AND PROGRAMME Academic Year 2017-2018
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GRADUATES AWARDED CREDENTIALS WITH DISTINCTIONAcademic Year 2013-2014 To 2017-2018
The % shown is the number of distinctions divided by total credentials awarded in the Academic Year.
*The % shown is the total number of Distinctions divided by total Credentials awarded.
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
Distinction 463 418 421 515 491
Distinction with Honors 249 208 203 273 276
Total 712 626 624 788 767
463
418
421
515
249
208
203
273
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018
Distinction Distinction with Honors
491 276
Graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technology are awarded credentials with Distinction at two Levels
Distinction With Honors: Graduates who have attained a Programme GPA between 3.75 and 4.00.Distinction: Graduates who have attained a Programme GPA between 3.50 and 3.74.
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GRADUATES AWARDED CREDENTIALS WITH DISTINCTIONAcademic Year 2017-18
* The % shown is the total number of Distinctions divided by total Credentials awarded. Distinction With Honors: Graduates who have attained a Programme GPA between 3.75 and 4.00. Distinction: Graduates who have attained a Programme GPA between 3.50 and 3.74.
By Faculty Credentials Awarded
Distinction with Honors Distinction Total
Distinctions Percentage*
Applied Media 332 10 32 42 13%
Business 1345 86 151 237 18%
Computer & Information Science 784 40 62 102 13%
Education 148 5 29 34 23%
Engineering Technology & Science 1617 117 195 312 19%
Health Sciences 187 12 15 27 14%
Military and Security 102 6 7 13 13%
Technical Studies Program (TSP) 94
Total 4609 276 491 767 17%
By Credential Credentials Awarded
Distinction with Honors Distinction Total
Distinctions Percentage*
Masters 30 8 13 21 70%
Bachelor 4250 262 470 732 17%
Higher Diploma 1
Diploma 234 6 8 14 6%
Certificate 94
Total 4609 276 491 767 17%
By Gender Credentials Awarded
Distinction with Honors Distinction Total
Distinctions Percentage*
Female 2756 184 301 485 18%
Male 1853 92 190 282 15%
Total 4609 276 491 767 17%
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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATESAcademic Year 2016-17
*Employment Rate = No. of Employed Graduates/Sum of (Employed Graduates & Graduates seeking employment)
Note: The Graduate Employment Rates are based on a survey that is conducted twice each academic year in January and in June. It surveys graduates of the previous two Academic Years.
EMPLOYMENT RATES BY FACULTY AND GENDER OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 2016-2017
0
20
40
60
80
100
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Employment Rate (%)Male Female
Employment Rate (%) Male Female
72
41
90
47
89
61
92
54
95
66
94
70
EMPLOYMENT RATES FROM ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 2011-2012 To 2016-2017
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60
8090
70
50
100
HealthSciences
EngineeringTechnology& Science
EducationComputerInformation
Science
BusinessAppliedMedia
90
32
80
48
68
37 40
68
41
60
34
2,079
HCT Staff• HCT Staff• HCT Faculty
1,134 Faculty
HCT Employees
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HCT STAFFAcademic Year 2018-19
HCT FACULTYAcademic Year 2018-19
Campus Total Employees*
No. of Faculty
Abu Dhabi Men's College 213 144
Abu Dhabi Women's College/Khalifa campus 228 146
Al Ain Men's College 78 37
Al Ain Women's College 105 60
Dubai Men's College 209 116
Dubai Women's College 189 133
Fujairah Men's College 58 33
Fujairah Women's College 131 76
Madinat Zayed Colleges 41 20
Ras Al Khaimah Men's College 68 36
Ras Al Khaimah Women's College 163 94
Ruwais Women's College 51 27
Sharjah Men's College 120 68
Sharjah Women's College 238 144
Academic and Central Services 187
Grand Total 2,079 1,134
Academic DivisionNo. of
FacultyApplied Media 47
Business 196
Computer Information Science 143
Education 43
Engineering Technology and Sciences 272
Health Sciences 47
Foundations 181
General Studies 110
Arabic and Emirati Studies 48
Technical Studies Program (TSP) 47
Grand Total 1,134
* Totals as at 19 September, 2018. Faculty – a category of higher education employees that comprise the teaching component of the institution (System).
47Applied Media
196Business
143Computer Information Sciences
43Education
272Engineering Technology and Science
47Health Sciences
181Foundations
110General Studies
48Arabic & Emirati Studies
47Technical Studies Program (TSP)
1,134FACULTY
4%
17%
13%
4%
24%
4%
16%
10%
4%4%
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