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Fatima College of Health Sciences

Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) was established in 2006 in Abu Dhabi to train Emirati health professionals, starting with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It is part of the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT), set up by royal decree in 2005, and now offers seven undergraduate programmes on four campuses.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Established
20061
Established
Undergraduate programmes
71
Undergraduate programmes
Campuses
41
Campuses

Fatima College of Health Sciences

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic كلية فاطمة للعلوم الصحية
Emirate Abu Dhabi
Location Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, with campuses in Al Ain, Al Dhafra and Ajman
Founded 2006
Type Government health sciences college, part of the Institute of Applied Technology
Website www.fchs.ac.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Fatima College of Health Sciences3

Programmes

Programmes
Programme Introduced
Nursing 2006
Pharmacy 2011
Physiotherapy 2011
Radiography and Medical Imaging 2011
Emergency Health (Paramedics) 2011
Psychology 2019
Midwifery 2022

Source: Fatima College of Health Sciences: About1

Campuses and governance

The college is led from its Abu Dhabi campus in Shakhbout City, with further campuses in Al Ain, Al Dhafra and Ajman. It is governed by the Institute of Applied Technology, a body with financial and administrative independence.1,2

Before you rely on a degree

An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.3

Sources

  1. Fatima College of Health Sciences: About
  2. Institute of Applied Technology: About us
  3. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Fatima College of Health Sciences

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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