The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is the UAE's largest applied higher educational institution, with over 25,000 students attending 16 modern, technology-oriented campuses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah, Fujairah, RAK and Al Dhafrah. It has a strong reputation for embedding innovative teaching & learning methods, and technologies in its pedagogy, and is at the forefront of the UAE's drive to diversify the economy towards one that is primarily knowledge-based. HCT offers over 26 Bachelor degree programs across a range of innovative, industry-relevant programs, as well as 12 industry-oriented Diplomas that fast-track students into the workforce. HCT's educational strategies focus on student engagement, growth & success.