Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a public institute of technology with campuses and facilities throughout the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1988, it is the largest applied higher educational institution in the country.

Approximately 23,000 students attend 16 men’s and women’s campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra region, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Female students constitute 63% of the student body, which reflects the HCT’s key role in preparing Emirati females to contribute effectively to national development in the service of their country. Since 1991, the HCT has proudly awarded over 85,000 academic degrees to male and female graduates who have succeeded in applying the quality education gained during their study in HCT.

The vision of the university is to become a leading applied higher education institution to advance national wellbeing and economic prosperity and to continue as the talent and skill incubator to deliver the national vision by providing learning pathways that fulfil industry needs.

Sustainability efforts

The Higher Colleges of Technology is also very dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals, with specific actions on the SDG 3 Good health and Well-being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 15 Life on Land and SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. 

For more information on the HCT university sustainability efforts and actions completed on the specific goals: https://hct.ac.ae/en/about-hct/sustainability-efforts/