Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School

higher education

abu dhabi, united arab emirates

مدرسة خليفة بن زايد الأول عبارة عن مشروع مدرسة حكومية رائدة في أبوظبي تهدف إلى إنشاء نموذج تعليمي إماراتي أصيل يدمج القيم والممارسات والهيئات المعرفية الثقافية في مناهج المدارس العامة الإماراتية القياسية. تعمل المدرسة، جنبًا إلى جنب مع مؤسسة الإمارات للتعليم المدرسي، بالتعاون من حكومة أبوظبي، على نسج طرق التعلم الإماراتية من خلال تحويل الطلاب بعيدًا عن الاختبارات الموحدة نحو التطبيق العملي القائم على المشاريع والتجارب العملية. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Awal School is a pilot public school in Abu Dhabi with the mission to create an authentic Emirati educational model that integrates cultural values, practices, and bodies of knowledge into the standard UAE public school curriculum. The school, alongside the Emirates School Establishment and a coalition of Abu Dhabi government partners, weaves in Emirati ways of learning by shifting students away from standardised testing and toward practical, project-based application and hands-on experiences.

University of Sharjah

higher education

sharjah, sharjah emirate, united arab emirates

The University of Sharjah was established as a non-profit institution for higher education in October 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University. UoS is a comprehensive academic institution with a distinctive learning style and a global vision. It is a pioneer in academia, scientific research and the arts in the UAE and the GCC region. UoS has almost 14,325 students representing 96 nationalities and 656 full-time faculty. Our university takes pride in being a major international center for learning, culture and education. The University employs renowned faculty from around the world and hosts a significant number of international students. It also sends its students to various international destinations on internship programs and accepts many visiting international students. This unique mix of cultures and nationalities helps student expand their horizons and learn from the individual uniqueness of the diverse student body and faculty. UoS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. All engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org/. The Bachelor of Science degree programs in computer science, IT & multimedia, chemistry, mathematics and biotechnology are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org/. (applied science branch) All the programs in the college of communication are accredited by ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

United Arab Emirates University

higher education

al ain, united arab emirates

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 15,000 National and International students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Food and Agriculture, Humanities and Social Sciences; IT, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, a state-of-the-art new campus, and a full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE. As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked number six in the Arab World, and #290 globally. UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.