Higher Colleges of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3104 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1007 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #7 of 66 | In the United Arab Emirates |
| #2 of 3 | In Al Ain |
| #713 of 1,000 | For Entrepreneurship |
| Top50% | For 30 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- hct.ac.ae
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 18%*
* Higher Colleges of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma) or equivalent approved by the UAE Ministry of Education; Emirates Standardized Test – EmSAT in English or equivalent |
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Research profile
Higher Colleges of Technology has published 4,289 scientific papers with 41,508 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Business, Political Science, Mathematics, Biology, and Law.
Higher Colleges of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 | 11 |
| 2001 | 5 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 | 12 |
| 2003 | 6 | 17 |
| 2004 | 4 | 13 |
| 2005 | 9 | 42 |
| 2006 | 10 | 36 |
| 2007 | 16 | 62 |
| 2008 | 19 | 94 |
| 2009 | 28 | 111 |
| 2010 | 35 | 157 |
| 2011 | 34 | 189 |
| 2012 | 45 | 290 |
| 2013 | 99 | 340 |
| 2014 | 81 | 380 |
| 2015 | 125 | 544 |
| 2016 | 186 | 687 |
| 2017 | 168 | 912 |
| 2018 | 381 | 1281 |
| 2019 | 452 | 1876 |
| 2020 | 496 | 3216 |
| 2021 | 445 | 4772 |
| 2022 | 638 | 6533 |
| 2023 | 550 | 9032 |
| 2024 | 415 | 10255 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Higher Colleges of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Applied Communications | 47,300 |
| Business | 47,300 |
| Computer Information Science | 47,300 |
| Education | 47,300 |
| Engineering Technology | 47,300 |
| Health Sciences | 47,300 |
| Pharmacy | 63,000 |
| Applied Media | 63,000 |
| Applied Psychology | 63,000 |
| Aviation Maintenance | 63,000 |
| Cybersecurity | 63,000 |
| Digital Animation | 63,000 |
| Electrical Power Engineering Technology | 63,000 |
| Game Design | 63,000 |
| Interior Design | 63,000 |
| Logistics | 63,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 63,000 |
| Medical Imaging | 63,000 |
| Network Engineering Technology | 63,000 |
| Nursing | 63,000 |
| Renewable Energy Engineering Technology | 63,000 |
| Robotics and Mechatronics | 63,000 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Technology | 63,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Higher Colleges of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Education, Engineering |
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Higher Colleges of Technology faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Business | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Computer Information Science | Information Technology |
| Course/Programme : Education | Education |
| Course/Programme : Engineering Technology and Science | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | HCT كليات التقنية العليا |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Accreditation | Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education |
| Colors | white, red, green, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 17258 Al Ain United Arab Emirates |
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| City population | 767,000 |