Higher Colleges of Technology
📍 Multiple campuses (16+ nationwide), Abu Dhabi · Official website ↗
Tuition / year
AED 30,000 – AED 73,500/yr
Students
23,000
International
8%
QS World
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About HCT
The UAE's largest federal applied higher-education institution, operating 16+ campuses nationwide (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and more). It focuses on applied bachelor's and diploma programs.
- ✓Established 1988
- ✓Government-backed institution
- ✓Strong in Engineering Technology & Business
Accreditation: CAA accredited (UAE federal applied-education system)
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 38,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Applied Information Technology | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 37,000 |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 40,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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