The American University in Dubai is a private, nonsectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. 

AUD’s enrollment in 2013-2014 averaged 2,700 students. In Spring 2014, over one hundred nationalities were represented in the AUD student body.

AUD offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and Certificates in Middle Eastern Studies and Professional Teaching.

In addition to courses in their chosen program/major, undergraduate students in all disciplines must follow a curriculum in Arts and Sciences. This is in fulfillment of the general education portion of their degree requirements.

Through its Center for English Proficiency (CfEP), the university also conducts Intensive English programs designed to develop university-level English language skills in students requiring additional language study before commencing university.

The university’s faculty possess appropriate academic credentials. Furthermore, many are or have been practicing professionals of note. In terms of faculty composition, North Americans have the highest representation of any national group.

AUD’s multi-complex facility has been conceived with the objective of supporting the university’s programs (both academic and extra-curricular) to an American standard. The campus surroundings include Dubai Internet City and Media City.

Sheikh Zayed Road, exit 32
Telephone: +971 4 399 9000
Fax: +971 4 399 8899
Email:
Website : http://www.aud.edu/

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Employability

The programs offered at Al Ghurair University are of international standards and tailored to meet human resource demand particularly in the GCC countries and around the globe. The degree earned at AGU in emerging disciplines will provide you with the knowledge and critical thinking, communication and practical skills and the experience that employers are looking for, giving you the best opportunity of a bright and successful career. A large number of prospective employers provide internship opportunities to AGU students that open the doors for career in various organizations.

The employability of AGU graduates is high and 85% of the graduates get employment or placement in higher degree programs within six months of their graduation

Academic excellence

As a student at AGU, you will enjoy a high-quality academic environment supported by facilities for extracurricular and cultural activities. The faculty at AGU is from diversified nationalities, highly qualified and experienced.

Local Accreditation – all of the programs offered at AGU are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research UAE.

International Accreditation –Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BSEEE) program is accredited by ABET – an international accreditation agency that provides you a chance to pursue higher education abroad seamlessly.

Quality Assurance –AGU has an effective and efficient academic quality assurance process and striving continuously to enhance the quality of its programs by benefiting from the input of external and internal reviewers.

International Recognition

The programs offered at AGU are internationally recognized by other countries;

International Collaborations

The collaborative arrangements of AGU with international universities; Lakehead University, Canada, Birmingham City University, UK, and Universidad Catolica De Murcia, Spain, provide students the opportunities to maximize the value of their education through dual degree programs while pursuing studies at AGU.

The students can earn dual degrees while studying at AGU or can transfer credits to programs in universities which have collaborative arrangements with AGU.

Presently, the students of Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM), Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM), Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs can either transfer credits to or earn Master of Science in Enterprise Systems Management from Birmingham City University, UK while studying at AGU.

The MBA students have the opportunities to have another degree in MBA Sports Management offered by Universidad Catolica De Murcia, Spain.

The students of Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BSEEE) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (BSCSE) can also earn their degrees from Birmingham City University, UK while studying at AGU.

Scholarships and Tuition Loans

The AGU offers a wide range of scholarship up to 100% through different schemes and provides assistance to the students to get 0% interest loans for tuition fees from different banks in UAE to complete their studies.

Flexibility

The admission to academic programs at AGU is very flexible because programs are offered in morning, evening and on weekends. The graduate programs allow entry at any given term in a six-term academic year.

The English language preparatory program (EPP) at AGU is to assist students to gain the required TOEFL qualifications for entry into a program.

The students who have not studies Physics, Chemistry, and/or Mathematics up to Secondary School level have the chances to enter into Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture programs by passing the challenge tests.

State of the art study facilities

The students at AGU will have access to award-winning and state of the art Learning Resources and laboratories for hands on experience, which are broadly regarded as the best among UAE academic institutions. You will also be connected to the university student information system available 24/7 through the Internet and beyond the boundaries of AGU.

Convenience

The AGU is located in the heart of Academic City near Silicon Oasis with dedicated free parking and conveniently approachable from different Emirates of UAE through Emirates Road (E 611), Dubai – Al Ain Road (E 66), Hatta-Oman road (E 44) and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zaid Road (E 311).

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Under the presidency of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is committed to instigate a culture of quality, innovation and research through smart learning in the Arab world, with emphasis on the academic disciplines of business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment. Established in 2002, this innovative higher education project has been conceived, crafted and implemented by Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, HBMSU Chancellor, as a passionate response to the hopes and aspirations of the new Arab generation, with a focus on smart learning as the future of education and empowerment in the region.

HBMSU is a research-based University that has brought about a paradigm shift in smart education in Dubai by designing learner-centric solutions in its strategy. The learner experience at HBMSU is more diverse and innovative than any other campus life. With its unique learning environment (Smart Campus), the University Dubai campus offers a fresher learning experience with the use of technologies in the form of mobile learning, discussion blogs, online classrooms, educational gaming and social networking all suited to meet the needs of working professionals and high-school graduates alike.

The learner-centric environment at the University is reflected in the full support offered to learners with automated pre-enrolment and admission support and learners’ clubs, and additional learning resources such as the Library, Career and Placement Services, using the latest in ICT technologies to communicate with learners across the globe.

HBMSU Mission

To provide high quality programs using virtual learning environment, supporting the pursuit of lifelong learning, addressing critical activities of economic development in the Arab World, pioneering in smart learning, providing unique learners experience and growing knowledge and its dissemination through excellence in research and knowledge transfer.

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FOUNDED IN 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning.

THE CAMPUS occupies 1,300 acres in suburban Rochester, the third-largest city in New York state. RIT also has international campuses in Eastern Europe and Dubai.

THE RIT STUDENT BODY consists of approximately 15,000 undergraduate and 2,900 graduate students. Enrolled students represent all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

RIT is an internationally recognized leader in preparing deaf and hard-of-hearing students for successful careers in professional and technical fields. The university provides unparalleled access and support services for the more than 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students who live, study, and work with hearing students on the RIT campus.

RIT ALUMNI number more than 110,000 worldwide.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION provides paid career-related work experience in many degree programs. RIT has the fourth-oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs in the world, annually placing more than 3,500 students in more than 5,500 co-op assignments with nearly 2,000 employers across the United States and overseas.

COLLEGES:
College of Applied Science and Technology
  School of Engineering Technology
  School of International Hospitality and Service Innovation
Saunders College of Business
B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
College of Health Sciences and Technology
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
School for American Crafts
School of Art
School of Design
School of Film and Animation
School of Media Sciences
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
College of Science
Other degree-granting academic units: Center for Multidisciplinary Studies; Golisano Institute for Sustainability

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Canadian University Dubai (CUD) was established in 2006 to deliver high-quality tertiary education in the UAE and provide a gateway for students to pursue higher education opportunities in Canada.

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CUD is located in the heart of downtown Dubai and each of our academic programs is based on Canadian curriculum and education principles. This gives students the opportunity to obtain a Canadian education while experiencing the unique culture and values of the United Arab Emirates. With over 100 different nationalities that call our University home, our diverse student community is building bridges across cultures and continents in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

Students at our University are taught by world-class academics who are specialists in their fields. Faculty members come from diverse, multicultural, backgrounds, bringing their innovative teaching styles and philosophies to the classroom. Our flexible evening and weekend course schedules mean that students can fit their studies around both personal and professional commitments.

Our goal is to move each individual forward as a well-rounded, lifelong learner and a good global citizen. To achieve this, emphasis is placed not just on academic achievement, but also on extracurricular involvement. Our vibrant student life provides something for everybody, from sports to concerts, and various international trips in between. Students are also involved in many different types of social activities, including community fundraising, team building, and networking events.

Type : University
1st Interchange, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. P.O. Box 117781
Telephone: +971 4 321 9090
Fax: +971 4 321 1991
Email: info@cud.ac.ae
Website : http://www.cud.ac.ae/

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