Higher Colleges of Technology
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | كليات التقنية العليا |
| Emirate | Several emirates |
| Location | Seven cities and regions |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Type | Federal public university |
| Website | www.hct.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Higher Colleges of Technology; Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: UAE public higher education institutions6,7
Programmes
HCT teaches applied, English-language programmes. It offers about 100 majors in six fields:3
- Applied Media
- Business
- Computer Information Science
- Education
- Engineering Technology
- Health Sciences
Source: HCT: About HCT3
Growth and licensing
HCT opened in 1988 with four campuses. The Abu Dhabi and Al Ain campuses date from 1988 and the Al Dhafra campuses from 2006. It was first licensed by the Ministry of Education on 1 May 2014.1,4,5
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.6
Sources
- HCT catalogue: Overview of the HCT
- HCT catalogue: Governance
- HCT: About HCT
- HCT: Education programmes brochure (PDF)
- HCT catalogue: Campus and faculty contacts
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Higher Colleges of Technology
- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: UAE public higher education institutions
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.