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For nearly 140 years, Middlesex University London and its predecessor institutions have been home to innovators and change-makers. We are a progressive London university that puts our students first and provides expert teaching informed by inspiring research and practice. We boast one of the most diverse, multinational, and multicultural communities of students and staff of any university in the UK, with almost 19,400 students and 1,900 staff from 140 different countries based at our modern north London campus in Hendon alone. Middlesex University London generates more than £280 million a year for the Barnet economy, supporting some 3,800 local jobs. We work with employers to make sure that what our students learn is what employers need, and we strive to transform our students' lives so that they have an excellent experience while they are with us and a solid foundation for inspiring careers when they leave us. Middlesex's flagship London campus combines modern facilities and expert teaching with the advantage of studying in one of the most diverse and exciting cities on earth. In recent years we have invested more than £200 million to transform our London campus into a state-of-the-art center for excellence, with facilities and equipment that rival those of the world's top universities. That investment included a new purpose-built center for art, design, media, and performing arts students and dedicated labs and studios for those studying science, technology, and health courses. Our most recent addition, the Ritterman Building, is an award-winning, environmentally-friendly development packed with the latest equipment and teaching facilities. Whatever you study at Middlesex London, you will have access to the best possible tools to help you achieve success in your field. Middlesex London is also a beautiful place to study. At its heart is the historic College building, centered around an expansive courtyard where students and staff can meet in a relaxed atmosphere. There are also many other open areas where you can socialize in exhibition spaces, cafes, and parks. A short journey on the Northern line will take you into central London, where you can enjoy all the historical, cultural, and social experiences unique to our great city. Ranked as the Top Modern University in London. - (Complete University Guide, 2017) £200m invested in outstanding facilities for learning and teaching. 91% of all our graduates are in employment within six months of graduating. 90% of our research is internationally recognized. - (REF, 2014) Ranked Top 3 in London by our students in half of our subjects. - (National Student Survey, 2013) Ranked in the Top 10 for Graduate Salaries in the UK. - (The Times Higher Education, 2011) We offer more than 300 Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. One hundred forty nationalities represented by students at our London campus.

The National Design Academy is proud to offer a broad range of design courses that have been specially created to lead students from beginner level right up to a professional master's degree. All of our diploma courses are validated by AIM Awards, while our degree courses are fully accredited by Staffordshire University, making them nationally and internationally recognized in most countries. We are proud to have over 25 years of experience offering the UK and overseas students a range of online interior design courses. The company may have evolved, developed, and improved over these past 25 years. However, the National Design Academy's core ethos has always remained the same to provide flexible and accessible design education to all students. Here at the National Design Academy, we are passionate about encouraging and supporting our students to further their careers by expanding their knowledge of interior design and other design-related areas. We deliver education and training for the design industry through studio or online distance learning courses and specialize in creating flexible, part-time programs to fit around everyday work or family commitments. This approach enables our students to successfully gain qualifications at Diploma, Bachelors Degree, or Masters Level, all of which are nationally and internationally recognized in most countries. The National Design Academy has students from over 60 countries studying for interior design related diplomas or degrees online via our Virtual Learning Studio website. Enrolling in an online distance learning course means that students can achieve a fully accredited British qualification from the comfort of their own home, without the need to comply with visa regulations. At the National Design Academy, the design is our passion; we strongly believe in interior design's value and beauty and aim to make this knowledge and education level accessible to all. The National Design Academy offers a unique route into design education while still allowing students a flexible and integrated approach to a future career in interior design. The flexibility and ease of studying the courses offered here at the National Design Academy mean that many students worldwide have enrolled in one of our courses. At present, we are proud to have students from over 60 different countries enjoying the challenges and depth of learning provided by a National Design Academy course. The National Design Academy is often celebrated for delivering high-quality, fully accredited courses accessible to all and offering the UK's only online Masters Degree in Interior Design and the UK's only online BA (Hons) Degree in Heritage Interior Design as well as Retail Design. Through our partnership with Staffordshire University, we train and develop interior design students to become experts in the field and help each student gain confidence when looking to progress onto individual projects or setting up new design businesses. Each year around 150 National Design Academy degree students are invited to an elaborate graduation ceremony at Trentham Gardens at Staffordshire University. This is always a wonderful day to attend, and many a proud face can be seen beaming from the audience.

The University of Sharjah was built up with the point and vision to add to the qualities shared by prestigious colleges around the globe. The training and research programs they offer tend to be extensive and multi-disciplinary. The University of Sharjah has 14 schools and offers 94 programs at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral and diplomas levels. The University of Sharjah is a complete scholastic institute with a particular learning style and a worldwide vision. It is a pioneer in the scholarly community, scientific research, and arts in the UAE and the GCC locale. All programs are licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The University of Sharjah was built up with an extraordinary vision to appreciate essential qualities shared by famous colleges worldwide. Such qualities empower these establishments to advance substantially speedier than others. The training and research programs they offer tend to be far-reaching and multi-disciplinary. They appreciate an impressive foundation for learning and research and figure out how to draw infamous staff with scholastic heft. They are intensely global in their viewpoint and vision and the composition of their student and staff population. They draw in skilled students from various foundations and test them both inside and outside the classroom. Lastly, they are free both scholastically and monetarily, which implies their choices are guided by the trustworthiness of best expertise and useful for developing learning, training, and research. The University of Sharjah has extended in a generally short period to incorporate 14 schools offering +85 various scholarly programs (majors) at various levels. At present, around 14,000 students enlisted at the college with scholarly instructions conveyed by 610 staff members having differing universal experience and prestigious stature. The University has long-term collaboration contracts and critical alliances with 31 leading educational institutes worldwide. These collaborations guarantee that the training our students get meets the most noteworthy global standards. The principal campus of the University of Sharjah (AUS) lies in the heart of the University City in the Emirate of Sharjah, a couple of kilometers far from the shores of the tactical Arabian Gulf. The University's design lends full expression to its Islamic and Arabic legacy with magnificent structures and charismatic scenery. The campus gives extensive, remarkable facilities that incorporate multimedia lecture rooms, sophisticated scientific and research laboratories, committed libraries rich with information assets, up to date IT infrastructure and computing labs, theatres, clubs, two main sports buildings, student centers with access to eateries, and an assortment of shops, and numerous other facilities. There are additionally separate residential areas for male and female students and the staff.

Zayed University Founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this flagship institution has met the President's high expectations. Zayed University is a national and regional leader in educational innovation. Today, Zayed University has two modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that welcome both national and international students. Globally recognized as the leading University in the region for excellence in educational innovation, research, and student leadership development that serves the nation's changing needs in economic, social, and cultural advancements. Proudly bearing the name of the nation's founding President, Zayed University is a federal institution that prepares bilingual graduates to contribute to and advance all aspects of society. Our mission is carried out from two primary campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The University offers diverse and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that provide engaging and inclusive student experiences. Our graduates are prepared to contribute to and promote the social and economic wellbeing of UAE society and the professions. Through research, scholarship, creative activities, outreach, and continuing education services, the University provides educational leadership, expands opportunities, and disseminates knowledge to local, regional, and global communities. University Values Zayed University is committed to: Professional Ethics Leadership Excellence Collaboration Innovation Civic Responsibility Respect for Diversity Positive Educational Environment Strategic Objectives Prepare qualified graduates in an innovative and supportive educational environment who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership skills Enhance the leadership role of the University in scientific research and development in ways that contribute to a knowledge-based economy Demonstrate institutional and academic excellence through national and international accreditation programs Ensure provision of all administrative services in compliance with quality, efficiency, and transparency Enhance the culture of innovation and creativity (within the institutional environment)

Built-up more than a quarter-century prior, the Amity Education Group is a leading academic group today, offering comprehensively standardized training from pre-schools to Ph.D. level. With 150,000 students worldwide, Amity's quick-growing system of internationally benchmarked foundations has brought about campuses all over Dubai, London, Singapore, New York, Mauritius, China, and Romania with further plans of setting up branches in 25 nations. Amity's attention on path-breaking advancements in science and innovation, a universally benchmarked foundation, and record work offers have specifically brought about Amity organizations developing among the most sought after academic destinations. Amity University and its Institutions including Amity Business School, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity School of Hospitality, Amity Law School, Amity School of Insurance, Banking and Actuarial Science, Amity Institute of Telecom Technology and Management have been positioned among the top by prestigious reviews led by top publications. These positions have been given on different factors, including building and structure, academic brilliance, educational modules, and research. Amity Dubai Amity Dubai is situated in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the theoretical center point of Dubai, with more than 22,000 students studying in 21 global advanced education organizations. Degree from Amity University The students at Amity Dubai are granted UGC acknowledged degrees from Amity University, which are globally adequate. The degrees are likewise accepted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai for job prospects in UAE's Government Departments and private companies. Top Placements Amity University, Dubai has made its existence felt in the UAE's business sector in the limited time of its foundation in the UAE. It has turned into a coveted source of fresher enlistment by top organizations across various divisions through the effort made by the maintained action of the Corporate Resource Center (CRC) at the campus. The Annual Placement Week of the University held amid the time frame of March/April is a colossal draw among the business sector. More than 35 leading organizations went by the campus this year amid the Placement Week, including several top organizations in the Great Places to Work yearly rundown of coveted employers in the Middle East like Danzas, Apparel UAE, and Azadea Group. Several of the other customary recruiters of Amity Dubai students are Citibank, BD, Sharaf Shipping, Ritz Carlton, Group Harwal, DNV-GL, Orient Insurance, Fleming Gulf, Telelogix, Noor Islamic Bank, DNATA, to give some examples.

The American University in Dubai is a private, nonsectarian establishment of higher learning established in 1995. AUD's enlistment in 2015-2016 was somewhere around an average of 2,600 students. In Spring 2016, more than one hundred nationalities were embodied in the AUD student body. AUD offers both undergrad and graduates degrees and Certificates in Middle Eastern Studies and Professional Teaching. As well as courses in their selected program/major, college students in all fields must follow an educational module in Arts and Sciences. This is in fulfillment of the general training bit of their degree necessities. Through its Center for English Proficiency (CLEP), the institute also delivers Intensive English courses to create college-level English language skills in students requiring extra language learning before starting college. The institute's staff have suitable academic qualifications. Besides, many are or have been practicing experts of note. As far as workforce composition, North Americans have the most fantastic portrayal of any national gathering. AUD's multi-complex structure has been conceived to support the institute's programs (both academic and additional-curricular) to an American standard. The campus environment incorporates Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. In satisfaction of its mission as one of only a handful of American-certified foundations of higher learning in the Gulf, The American University in Dubai seeks to reproduce the American formula for fruitful advanced education. Syllabi and reading material are the same as those utilized as a part of the United States. Furthermore, the prevalence of American and American-trained employees additionally guarantees that the university stays American in substance and as well as in name. Expectations of educational performance either coordinate or surpass those predominant on a "common" American campus. A few variables clarify the greatness, which supports American advanced education and aides AUD in the outflow of its American character: An educational module that grants general knowledge but allows for noteworthy specialization A program of extra-curricular exercises intended to develop the student's humanistic standpoint and social aptitudes Employees who merge scholarship and strategy in practicing their classroom obligations Training techniques that create solid aptitudes in essential thinking and exact and powerful self-expression The support of high academic models through transparent and predictable arrangements and Ingraining gratefulness for life-long learning. One may examine that the depiction above represents all universities. However, it is generally thought that something sets American colleges apart. We claim that it is a progression of qualities/points of view that sets apart American higher education in the final investigation. Eventually, AUD's selection of these qualities and their interpretation into a working strategy makes AUD American.

On 17th June 1988, His Highness Sheik Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman issued an Emiri Decree founding Ajman University. The College's primary batch of students was registered on fifteenth September that year. In 1997, and by temperance of Ministry of Higher Education and Research Decree No. 54 of 1997, AUCST had its initial name change to Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST). On seventeenth October 2016, the AUST Board of Trustees declared, at a meeting led by His Highness Sheik Humaid Al Nuaimi, that Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) be renamed Ajman University (AU). AU offers 34 authorized undergrad programs and 11 licensed graduate programs, which plan to furnish the group with capable graduates equipped to take care of the requests of a perpetually changing job market and support the general improvement and success of the UAE. Ajman University (AU) is a multicultural educational foundation that offers an expansive scope of high caliber and pertinent scholarly programs. The University endeavors to satisfy students, graduates, employers, and the community through quality training, grant, and group engagement. AU produces balanced graduates who are professionally skilled, socially capable, inventive, and dynamic supporters of the UAE's economic advancement and beyond. AU offers a wide range of undergrad and graduate courses that fulfill students' and employers' requirements in connection to a knowledge-based economy through the mix of theoretical learning and pragmatic aptitudes. The University is focused on delivering internationally competitive graduates who are professionally skilled, socially mindful, and prepared to add to society's advancement by continually upgrading its center capacities: educating research and group engagement. Goals AU endeavors to: Offer a wide array of degree programs vital to the necessities of the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations Empower graduates to accomplish elevated professional goals and take on influential positions by gaining the latest knowledge and advanced abilities Empower students to create critical thinking abilities, and convey to them the values of extended lasting learning Enhance AU research activity by building up research groups and expanding research funding Widen the number of offered graduate programs and set up doctoral programs Retain exceptional personnel and staff Strengthen the present framework for quality enhancement, including both interior and outer assessments Advance critical features of professional life, for example, moral conduct, duty, group engagement, and goals.

American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. His Highness envisaged the university as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent higher education institution formed on the American model. It offers 26 majors and 52 minors at the undergraduate level, and 14 master’s degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. As a quality higher education provider in the Gulf, AUS is licensed. The Commission accredits its programs for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The bachelor of science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (www.abet.org). The bachelor of the science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art, and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business Administration, are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

As the first accredited Canadian University outside of Canada, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is a high-ranking institution offering talented students a dedicated gateway to North America's elite higher education system. Students of CUD can choose to complete their entire program in Dubai and benefit from an education ranked 42nd overall, 8th in the UAE, and 2nd in Dubai, based on the 2019 QS Ranking for the Arab Region. Alternatively, each academic program provides opportunities to start in Dubai and transfer with credit after a year or two to one of CUD's 25 Canadian partner institutions. This allows students to begin their higher education closer to home in the UAE and graduate from a university in Canada. A unique grouping of academic schools combined with industry-experienced, international faculty position the University as an exceptional institution for teaching, research, scholarship, and entrepreneurship. Alongsideaccreditation from the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, CUD is the only University outside of Canada to award a dual degree from Dubai and Canada in specific academic programs. Across each of the University's undergraduate faculties – Management Engineering and Architecture and Communication, Arts and Sciences – CUD is establishing itself as a pioneer of higher education in the UAE, with the recent introduction of avant-garde programs that address the future needs of the national and regional economy. With new BBA majors such as Events and Tourism, Luxury Marketing, and Sports Management, the University is preparing students for lucrative careers in the UAE's emerging growth sectors. The new Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering specializing in Mechatronics is a one-of-a-kind program in the UAE that reflects its growing investment in advanced robotics technology. In the Department of Social Sciences, the new Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program – offered in English and Arabic – is training the much-needed psychology practitioners of the future. At the graduate studies level, the flagship MBA program and unique Master in Information Technology Management and Governance offer students the opportunity to specialize in discreet business disciplines at the executive professional level, to advance their careers into leadership roles. Located in the heart of Dubai's downtown business district, CUD students at both undergraduate and graduate-level benefit from the unique opportunity to develop their workplace skills in a dynamic place of work, positioning the University's graduate employability rate at 93%, on a par with elite institutions in Europe and North America.

Zayed University is a national and regional leader in educational innovation. Founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this flagship institution has met the President's high expectations. Today, Zayed University has two modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that welcome both national and international students. Globally recognized as the leading University in the region for excellence in educational innovation, research, and student leadership development that serves the nation's changing needs in economic, social, and cultural advancements. Proudly bearing the name of the nation's founding President, Zayed University is a federal institution that prepares bilingual graduates to contribute to and advance all aspects of society. Our mission is carried out from two primary campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The University offers diverse and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that provide engaging and inclusive student experiences. Our graduates are prepared to contribute to and promote the social and economic wellbeing of UAE society and the professions. Through research, scholarship, creative activities, outreach, and continuing education services, the University provides educational leadership, expands opportunities, and disseminates knowledge to local, regional, and global communities. University Values Zayed University is committed to: Professional Ethics Leadership Excellence Collaboration Innovation Civic Responsibility Respect for Diversity Positive Educational Environment Strategic Objectives Prepare qualified graduates in an innovative and supportive educational environment who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership skills Enhance the leadership role of the University in scientific research and development in ways that contribute to a knowledge-based economy Demonstrate institutional and academic excellence through national and international accreditation programs Ensure provision of all administrative services in compliance with quality, efficiency, and transparency Enhance the culture of innovation and creativity (within the institutional environment)

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MAHE, Dubai campus is a branch campus of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, the largest private University in the country, enrolling over 25,000 students across 23 disciplines. Manipal Academy of Higher Education established its presence in Dubai, UAE, in the year 2000. At present, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, enrolls over 1,500 students from 26 nations worldwide and is an Indian multidisciplinary university in the region. MAHE Dubai moved into its iconic state-of-the-art campus in September 2011. Spread over 750,000 square feet of built-up area, the sprawling campus can accommodate over 4000 students. Apart from contemporary purpose-built classrooms, the new campus at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) houses cutting-edge laboratories in engineering, biotechnology, and information technology and is also home to some of the region's best studios workshops for programs in media & communications & interior design. The campus also houses a sprawling library, cafeteria, extensive indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, including an athletics track, tennis courts, a gym and fitness center, and a recreation center for boys and girls. The entire campus is wi-fi enabled. The University's branch campus in Dubai builds on the same pedigree and quality that MAHE has reached these lofty heights in India. Beyond academics, students at MAHE Dubai get ample exposure to extra-curricular events, sports activities, and other cultural events. The University has a flourishing sports team that has won laurels at all leading university-level events in the region and is equally active in Dubai's cultural and literary activities. 9Ways how #MAHEDubai makes you #FUTURE READY: International Exposure Hangout with students from over 30 different countries Students' Clubs Be part of students' clubs dedicated to arts, dance, theatre, debate, and so on… Campus & Hostel Life Live a campus and hostel life that will remain etched on your personality as memories for life. Professional Societies Be part of professional societies and create a niche for yourself. Students' Events & Activities Not only take part but also organize a myriad of student events and activities to explore yourself. International Educational Tours Go for International Educational Visits and learn with students from all across the world. Career Development Center Enrol with the Career Development Centre and guide yourself to an enterprising future. Sports Push your limits among a few of the best student sportsmen of UAE. World Ranking Graduate from India's best private University (QS World Ranking) Academic Delivery Legacy, Accreditations, Recognitions Globally Recognised Faculty Tech-powered Library Futuristic LMS Application Procedure The application form can be obtained from the admissions office or downloaded from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai website. The completed application form and necessary documents should be submitted to the Admissions Office with the application fee of AED 100/- and registration fee of AED 1,900/- for Undergraduate Programs and AED 1,500/- for Postgraduate & Certificate Programs. You may do so by filling the online application form through the link provided below, along with the required documents. Online application Necessary: Please quote your online application number in all correspondence. The applications received will be scrutinized and subject to fulfilling the admission requirements; students will be informed of their selection as per the admission schedule. Documents Required For Undergraduate Programs Attested copy of mark sheet/ grade sheet of 12th Std. examination/ equivalent - original & photocopy Certified copy of 10th Std. mark sheet - original & photocopy Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate - original (will not be returned) Conduct Certificate issued by the school - original (will not be returned) Passport Copy - 1 set Ten passport size photographs NOTE: Original mark sheet will be returned immediately after verification. Documents Required For Postgraduate Programs Certified copy of Bachelor Degree and a copy of the mark sheet (along with the original) Passport copy 5 Passport size photographs NOTE: Original mark sheet will be returned immediately after verification. Hostel Facilities Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, provides separate residential facilities on campus for boys and girls. Hostel rooms are well-appointed and comfortable but are limited in number and therefore offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. There is round-the-clock security in both the Boys and Girls Hostel, and a full-time warden is appointed to manage student welfare. All students availing of residential facilities are provided a bed, mattress, study table, chair, and a cupboard for their clothes and personal belongings. Both Boys and Girls Hostels have independent standard rooms with television and laundry facilities. Each Hostel has a standard Dining facility. Wi-fi internet facilities are provided to all hostel residents, and this is included in the hostel fee. Hostel Fees is an all-inclusive component that includes boarding, lodging, internet, transport, and laundry facilities. The hostel fees for Academic Year 2018-19 single Occupancy- AED 35,500 per year Double Occupancy - AED 32,500 per year Triple Occupancy - AED 30,500 per year This covers the students' stay for ten months (2 semesters – 5 months each). Hostel facilities are not available during the summer holidays. Hostel fees have to be paid in one installment at the beginning of the year while registering for the program. A refundable caution deposit of AED 500 is also collected from the student and the hostel fees, which is refunded on vacating the Hostel and submitting a no-dues clearance certificate. The University reserves the right to deduct any amount due from the caution deposit towards damage of hostel property and facilities. On registering for university residential facilities, the students are given a Hostel Rules & Regulations Handbook, which they must carefully examine. Students are expected to abide by the rules stipulated in the handbook and are liable to be subject to disciplinary action if found in violation of the rules prescribed. All students availing of residential facilities are provided a bed, mattress, study table, chair, and a cupboard for their clothes and personal belongings. Both Boys and Girls Hostels have independent standard rooms with television and laundry facilities. Each Hostel has a standard Dining facility. Wi-fi internet facilities are provided to all hostel residents, and this is included in the hostel fee. Hostel students are also picked up and dropped off at the airport when they arrive in or depart from the UAE. Sports Facilities Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, prides itself in its ample sports facilities on offer. The University's sports team ranks amongst the best in the UAE, winning laurels in all major inter-university sports events. There are ample indoor and outdoor facilities available for students, including an indoor basketball court, badminton & volleyball courts. The University's outdoor sporting facilities include an athletics track, tennis courts, cricket nets, and a mini-football field. In addition to these facilities, there are separate recreation rooms for Boys & Girls, including snooker, foosball tables, and table tennis tables. The University also hosts a state-of-the-art Gymnasium hosting the best of equipment for training and performance enhancement. Student Dining Facilities Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, provides ample student dining facilities at its Food Court & Cafeteria. Students are given ample choice, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options at highly subsidized rates. Menus change daily, giving the students ample variety and choice. Western and Indian dining options are available. A wide selection of healthy juices and snacking options are available to students at the Food Court. The Food Court also hosts a small convenience store with a selection of beverages, packaged food, and vending machines for coffee, tea, and other options. Central Library The Library's vision is to support the Manipal Dubai Campus in building an internationally top-ranked university by establishing a knowledge hub, enabling access to information resources of all kinds, and providing innovative, responsive, and effective services changing the needs of the academic community. The Library surrounded by lecture theatres and classrooms, is also equipped with all the necessary facilities, making it a pleasant environment to study in. It holds learning material predominantly related to Business & Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science & Information Technology, Biotechnology, Interior Design, Architecture, and its allied subjects. It aims to develop a comprehensive collection of information resources that are useful for academic and research purposes. The Library plays a proactive role in ensuring that the information resources are acquired and organized to meet its users' present and future needs. The Library has utilized Information Technology extensively to ensure that resources are accessible at all times. The library catalog is available online, and the resources' availability could be checked using the same. Users can also check their transactions with the Library. The Library holds a hybrid collection of printed and electronic resources, including books, journals, databases, audio-visuals, CDs/DVDs, e-books, e-journals, e-question papers, etc. Currently, the Library has over 16000 books, 100 periodicals, Online Databases, Access to about 19370 e-journals, and over 2000 audio-visual resource. Laboratories Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, has well-equipped laboratories to help graduate, undergraduate, and Ph.D. students pursue their studies and research. Biotechnology Lab Facilities The Department of Biotechnology at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Campus has approximately 1,200 square meters of laboratory space, well- equipped with state-of-the-art scientific instruments. We have separate laboratories for BSc Biotechnology, BSc Bioinformatics, MSc Medical Biotechnology, and MSc Human Genetics & Forensic and research. There are impressive research labs for Molecular Biology, Cytogenetics-Microscopy and Imaging, Cell and Tissue Engineering. The laboratory facilities are equipped with an autoclave, biosafety hood, CO2 incubator, compound microscope, conductivity meter, digital imaging system, ELISA reader, fluorescent microscope, freezers (minus 40 and 80), gel documentation system, gel electrophoresis, high-speed refrigerated centrifuge, ice maker, inverted microscope, laminar hood, light microscope, microbial incubator, micro-centrifuge, PCR (gradient), PH Meter, UV spectrophotometer, UV- transilluminator, water bath and shaker, and water distillation unit. Information Technology Labs The department has a well-equipped 'Programming Laboratory' which offers hands on training in C, C++, JAVA, Visual Basic, Visual C++, .NET, SQL, and other modern tools. The 'Networking Laboratory' offers experiments based on windows and Linux servers. The students get hands-on training in cabling, server installation, configuring switches, routers, and network management. The 'PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Laboratory' is well equipped for training students in assembling different types of computers, installing operating systems, upgrading and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. The 'Multimedia Programming Laboratory' offers training in developing multimedia based applications using tools like Photoshop CS, Flash MX, Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Director, CorelDraw, and Sound Forge. Media & Communication Labs The Department of Media and Communication is equipped with the below-listed labs. News Lab: Computers with Internet access Equipped with Page Designing Programs Quark Express, Corel Suites, etc A wide array of magazines and newspapers resource material (national and international) Audio-Visual & Multi-Media Lab: Dedicated workstations for web design & web programming Plasma TV and BOSE surround speakers for a film screening Professional Suites of Adobe for Image Rendering & 3D Studio for Animation Post-Production Television Lab: Dedicated workstations for high definition & standard definition video non-linear editing Professional sound (Digital & Analogue) mixing & recording facility Titling & effects platforms Transfer & authoring facility Interior Design Labs Interior Design Studios Extensive studio and state-of-the-art computer laboratory facilities are provided to Interior Design Department students. These include studio, shop, and technical facilities for work in all media, from the traditional to the most experimental. Students benefit not only from the design studios but also from the collective research facilities of the department. The Design Studio can be converted into an exhibition area for the display of student and faculty work. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Lab, The CAD Lab, includes sixty work stations integrated with AutoCAD, 3-D S Max, Photoshop & other graphics related software. Certified professionals train the students in developing their design and drafting skills in the bachelors and certificate programs. The students develop intricate CAD drawings to rendered presentations and walkthrough animations of their design projects. Product Design Lab The laboratory is integrated with state-of-the-art equipment required for the students specializing in Product Design as a part of their BA ID program. An array of equipment, including Lathe Machines, Saw Machines, Planner Machines, and specialized tools, helps students explore the courses, including Design Accessories, Product Graphics, Furniture Design, and Design Accessories. Pottery Studio The studio has a pottery wheel, an oven, and specialized tools that help the students explore pottery art and science. Fashion Design and Technology Labs The Fashion Design Department is equipped with modern equipment in its Illustration Lab, CAD LAB, Design Studio, Textile Studio, Pattern Design Lab, and Fashion Department Lab. Engineering Departments Labs The Department of Engineering is well-equipped with Physics, Chemistry, Computer Labs, and a workshop to blend vital subject components relevant in an engineering background. These skills are necessary to work in different areas of engineering. These laboratories help students relate to the concepts presented in classroom lectures and the behavior of real-world materials. Student Services & Counselling A full-time Student Services Officer is present on campus throughout the academic year to support students' academic and personal development. The Student Services Officer is qualified to provide counselling and guidance services. A Carcounselings & Guidance Counsellor is also present to handle students' career progression pathways. Students are welcome to approach the Student Services Officer by prior appointment and discuss any matter they seek guidance on, be it professional or personal. Complete confidentiality of such discussions is maintained, and the Student Services Officer ensures that they provide a calm and safe environment for the student to share their problems and concerns. Healthcare Services Round clock healthcare services are provided on campus and for the hostel residents. A fully equipped medical room is available on campus to deal with medical emergencies. Trained staff are available on campus at all times. Dubai International Academic City provides 24 Hour Ambulatory Service facilities. Hospitals are easily accessible within a 15-minute drive from campus. Students on the university visa will need to have mandatory health insurance, which covers them within the UAE and (in some cases) internationally as well.

Al Ghurair University is one of the first private academic institutions licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1999 by the prominent Alghurair Group, AGU is a community-oriented university that enjoys strong links with local industry. The university is committed to creating a bolder, brighter future for all its students, offering a comprehensive set of accredited and internationally recognized programs tailored to serve the UAE's needs and the broader GCC markets. Continually innovating, AGU has invested in developing a superior yet affordable quality learning environment, providing internationally benchmarked programs taught by world-class faculty members. AGU boasts a state-of-the-art campus conveniently located in Dubai International Academic City. Why AGU? Accredited by the UAE Ministry of education High-quality learning and teaching Partnerships with international universities and progression routes to study in the United Kingdom Strong industry links and alliances Graduates enjoy high employability rates: 85% of AGU graduates find employment within six months of graduation A broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs Dedicated state-of-the-art campus and facilities Wide range of scholarships and financial aid Interest-free tuition fee installment plan

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is the largest and most successful foreign University in the UAE. They were founded in 1821 and among UK’s top universities for research and graduate employability. Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers more than 50 undergraduate and postgraduate in Business, Engineering, Fashion, Computer Sciences, Psychology, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Petroleum Engineering, and much more. Heriot-Watt University was the first overseas University to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top quality British education to students and executives from the Gulf and further afield. What is the University’s greatest quality/ strength? High-quality British degree programs offered right here in the UAE. There are Five global campuses worldwide, enabling students to continue studies at either our UK or Malaysia campuses. State - of – the art campus with purpose-built labs for Engineering streams, Fashion, IT, Architecture, and Interior Design. Gain a relevant degree that is recognized by employers and matches industry needs. Develop and enhance students skills through their integrated soft skills seminars. They have a 195-year-old strong heritage in educating and inspiring tomorrow’s professionals.

We are one of the 2.8 % top Universities in the world. Abu Dhabi University is the largest private university in the UAE. It is committed to becoming the institution of choice for students across all Emirates and more widely. With four Colleges offering over 40 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Al Dhafra Region, and multiple affiliations with globally renowned institutions, a UAE-wide, truly international quality education is guaranteed for all of our students. Gender: Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Campuses: Segregated Dubai Campus: Co-education

The American University in the Emirates – AUE, as we are affectionately known – is one of the most rapidly growing universities in the United Arab Emirates. Why do so many students want to study here? This is partly because AUE offers an American curriculum, with a General Education undergraduate core, taught by highly regarded faculty members, who seek to engage our students in excellent learning experiences, as well as enthusiastic alumni recommendations. AUE faculty members collectively value our hard-earned reputation for high quality in teaching, learning, and related research and promote intercultural understanding and respect. Accordingly, AUE blends a commitment to serve the nation's society and economy with its American identity. Beyond the curriculum, what is American about AUE? This US identity is also based upon the use of English as the medium of instruction and management, active linkages with US university partners that enrich our educational provision, gender co-education with respect for local culture, the recruitment of faculty and staff with vast experience in the US higher education system, and a deep commitment to diversity, as well as academic freedom and responsibility. AUE offers students excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that encourage them to become proactive, reflective, critical thinkers, and researchers. AUE students learn to become part of a fully-engaged community, whose members embrace their own culture while also understanding other cultures and perspectives in a humane tolerance spirit. The American University in the Emirates welcomes new faculty and staff attracted by our vision and mission to consider an application to join us to develop our dynamic further, expanding University. We hope that you will wish to learn much more about our AUE in the web pages ahead and will be glad to answer any related questions that you might have.

Atilim University was founded by the Atilim Foundation on 15 July 1997 to serve as a Foundation University in a legal entity's capacity according to provisions of Law no. 2547 concerning the Foundation of Higher Education Institutes. Atılım's goal is to develop individuals with the capability to attain and put to use the universal information required in the age of technology- individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields, work as team members and are not afraid of competition. They will also operate in close relationships with the international community while protecting and preserving artistic, cultural, and historical values sensitive to environmental issues while being dynamic, inquisitive, and aware of their country's problems. Atılım University is located on 250 acres of land in İncek, one of the most recent and fastest developing residential areas of Ankara, 20 km from the City Centre and 7 km from the motorway. The mission of Atılım University is to raise competent individuals who will be able to produce and apply scientific knowledge by creating high-performance areas at the national and global levels with social responsibility. The vision of Atılım University is to be a university that aims to leave its mark on the future and to raise skilled and competent individuals who will contribute to original scientific and scholarly works.

Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation began its efforts to found Özyeğin University in the autumn of 2005. The foundation of Özyeğin University entailed a comprehensive study that involved more than 500 persons, including businessmen, faculty members, as well as university and high school students, in addition to a study entitled "Developing Sectors and Professions in Turkey and the World." Taking the results of these studies as a baseline, the university's core values and vision are discussed and identified in collaboration with all stakeholders in line with the design efforts carried out by ARAMA. Participating in Management Consultancy. As such, Özyeğin University started to shape its vision through a series of workshops held with more than 300 participants, including business people, faculty members, university students, and new graduates.

Assiut University is located in the capital city of Assiut governorate in Upper Egypt. Assiut is the largest city in Upper Egypt and lies about 375assiut map Kilometers south of Cairo. The governorate's total area covers 1553 square kilometers, of which the city of Assiut occupies around 23 sq Km. With such an area, Assiut comes first among upper Egyptian capital cities. Assiut and ancient civilization had been rooted in the depth of history, and its monuments indicate that it had been one of the vanguards of culture, industry, and the arts for more than 4000 years BC. It is one of the oldest cities in the whole world. Leadership in constructing a community of knowledge by offering outstanding education, advanced research, and society enhancement activities. Implementation of human energy to achieve the University's future vision by providing sufficient education for the requirements of the present time and the future, preparing distinguished generations of graduates capable of competition in local and international labor markets graduates who excel in scientific and technological research, and offering research programs that enhance knowledge and contribute to social development. Our Goals: Distinguished graduates are capable of innovation and competition in the labor market. Development of graduate studies and research capacity of the University. Empowerment of interrelation between the University and the community. Effective administrative organization. Established university values and ethics. Support and encouragement for university colleges and institutes to apply for accreditation. Assiut University Faculty of Medicine (AUFOM) was established in 1960. Being the oldest medical school in Upper Egypt, AUFOM serves as Upper Egypt largest academic health complex that combines medical education, biomedical research, patient care, and community outreach services. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine one of the most prominent faculties at Assuit University, and it has been established by Ministerial Decision No. 828 in 1961. The study started in the 1961/1962 academic year, with hard work and distinguished service techniques. The Faculty of Physical Education was established in 1980 as the first Faculty for physical Education in Upper Egypt to prepare qualified graduates specialized in academic knowledge and training to serve citizens in the cultural and physical education institutions. Relying on its talented human resources and facilities, the Faculty offers distinctive academic programs. It is similarly distinct by its graduate programs and environment and community service. Faculty of Commerce, Assiut University is an educational and research institution specializing in accounting, business administration, economics, insurance, and Political Sciences. It offers a variety of programs and courses of study and advanced training in such fields. The Faculty aims at providing opportunities for scientific research, graduate studies, and continuous education for students in Egypt and the Arab world. There are several places of tourist attractions in Assiut Governorate. These essential tourist sites are the ancient graves and tombs of Mir rock, Badari archaeological sites, Al Muharraq Monastery at al Qusyia, the Monastery of Virgin Mary, and some ancient mosques and churches belonging to ancient times. Of relatively modern attractions are the Assiut barrages, Khan Khalili Factory, Al Azhar University, and Environmental Timber Fair. There are two libraries in the Faculty, one on the second floor for the students and the other on the 6th floor for staff members and their assistants. They are located in the administrative building. Both libraries contain about 23960 books in different pharmaceutical branches. The postgraduate library contains about 1680 thesis (Master and Ph.D.) in pharmaceutical sciences. About 83 journals and periodicals in pharmaceutical sciences are present in the postgraduate library. It is considered one of the biggest libraries in the University. It is supplied with a computer search system, micro-fishes, CD Rom, copy machines, and printing system.

MSA University provides students with the best of British Higher Education in Egypt and the Middle-East Region. It also helps them acquire creative abilities and commitments to lifelong learning. We believe that our students graduate with developed writing, analytical, and communication skills essential for them. MSA graduates prosper not just on their first job but through their entire career. MSA University stresses three vital traits to help develop the students’ map of thinking to gain a competitive edge. Complexities in today’s business environment, are accelerated and amplified by digital media and tools. At MSA, you will learn how to utilize the triple “A” advantage, i-e, Agility, Adaptiveness, and Alignment, to give your educational path a competitive edge in the digital age adopted by MSA Faculty members and the entire staff of administration. We hope you find the prospect of studying at MSA exciting as we do; feel free to explore this website to learn more about us. Our focus here has always been to enable you to succeed in all aspects of life you will face after your undergraduate experience. Well-equipped facilities and highly qualified staff will help sharpen your skills and boost your capabilities. Our mission is to ensure that the latest technological trends are applied to core curricula and academic facilities. MSA also takes pride in its diversified activities that aim to prepare you for the job market locally and internationally. The vision of MSA University: To be renowned as a world-class academic establishment. To become the regional university of the first choice. To seek opportunities for expanding our academic model regionally. MSA University is committed to providing its graduates with the ability to compete and excel in an ever-changing dynamic world and stand on equal footing with their peers, nationally and internationally, through its dedication to the pursuit of excellence in curricula, staff, and students. MSA placed a significant emphasis on staff development and creating opportunities for them to expand their knowledge and satisfy their needs. MSA is always keen to contribute and assist in the overall advancement and growth of the community in which it operates.

The Islamic University of Lebanon is a private Lebanese institution of higher education, licensed under decree n° 8600 of the 12th of June 1996. The Vanished Imam Sayed Moussa Sadr brought this idea forth and laid the groundwork for establishing this institution. The departed Imam Sheikh Mohammad Mahdi Shamseddine (May Allah sanctify his soul) made his best endeavors and utmost efforts to build this institution. Today, Imam Sheikh Abdul Amir Qabalan, the vice president of the Supreme Shiite Council and the chairman of its Board of Trustees, continues to develop and improve the University. Dr. Hassan Chalabi has been the President of this institution since it was founded. This University seeks to contribute to the Supreme Shiite Council's solution in Lebanon, which deals with the national coalition and consolidation of the different sects and religions in the Lebanese civil community, where one political framework encompasses an equitable state for all its citizens. Therefore, this institution is committed to providing faith and knowledge as an inspirational source for the nation, the citizen, the state, and the Lebanese society. The Islamic University is a national project for the future, arising from Lebanon's vision as a pioneer in all the different domains of modern knowledge. This institution aims to popularize and deepen higher education while considering the historical and contemporary conditions that are indispensable to a balanced perspective so that learning becomes the bedrock for the development of the nation. The University recognizes the 21st century's scientific and economic developments, which present exciting new prospects for Lebanon, the Arabic world, and the Islamic world. Furthermore, it contributes to the scientific advancement that keeps pace with all the different societies that preceded us in modern science. Therefore, the University has moved to implement new specializations, improving the quality of the curriculum, and meeting job market demands in the domain of business and services in Lebanon and the Arab and Islamic world. This institution has been working to improve the academic level and to strengthen cooperation and coordination of educational and cultural ties with other universities and institutions inside and outside Lebanon. University officials are fully aware that any single institution will never achieve these high ambitions no matter how qualified or efficient. They hope that the Lebanese, Arabic, and Islamic civil communities will also play such a vital role in accomplishing this excellent task. Society can provide different kinds of moral and physical support from individuals, institutions, and associations. The Islamic University of Lebanon is a nonprofit institution. It aims to provide both Lebanese and non-Lebanese students with higher education without discrimination based on race, nationality, religion, or sect, in the spirit of openness towards all the different world cultures. The Islamic University of Lebanon aims at: Providing a means of higher academic education in different pieces of literature, sciences, and specialized knowledge domains, Training a highly qualified academic staff, Paying particular attention to scientific research and developing it, Paying close attention to Arabic and Islamic studies, Showing interest in our cultural heritage, spreading it, and contributing to saving the values of righteousness and virtue of the humanitarian civilization, Enhancing scientific and cultural ties with various universities and their Lebanese, Arabic, and foreign scientific staff. The Islamic University of Lebanon is a grand edifice of science and learning. This place is precious and resides in the heart, as a national college for Lebanese citizens. Every year, hundreds of students graduate from this University, educated with science and knowledge to shape the bright future we want for our youth, the country's pioneers. Founding this University meets an essential need in a world where no one should dominate, and everyone is a shining beacon of knowledge to counter the threat posed by violence. We must insist on the value of science and knowledge in delivering the image of the true Islam, as a civilized universal message that lies at the heart of the past and expands into the future all over the world. Our University is a national institution that welcomes knowledge seekers, no matter which religion or region they belong to. We particularly want to encourage the Lebanese people to be armed with the sciences. Science is like an ornament: it is knowledge itself, and a discipline, and an education. Keep away from violence and perversion. Be pious scholars and charitable. Cooperate to seek pure knowledge in conformity with Allah's Messenger saying, "Seek knowledge even as far away as China."

Main University College of Technology (MUC) is a higher education institution in Lebanon that offers quality education. The main reason behind establishing MUC in 2013 was to offer students from diverse social levels the chance to continue their Education and earn higher degrees. MUC focuses on providing ongoing assistantship to all its graduates and current students throughout their studies at MUC. Starting from the moment they apply to MUC until they reach graduation. This assistantship is not limited only to offering good Education. However, MUC also plays a vital role in the students' career path by ensuring that its students have all the knowledge and skills needed to get employed. Aside from the educational part, we stress having an enjoyable and fun student life that motivates students to study and perform better. In other words, MUC spreads intellectual prosperity in order to enhance society in a meaningful and sustainable way by educating individuals and preparing them to start their professional careers. The MUC School of Business opens the doors for students to develop business skills in various fields. You will find yourself experiencing practical education methods to ensure that you develop advanced business expertise to differentiate you from others in the job market. The MUC Business Courses are set according to the highest standards of Education while making sure the skills that students obtain perfectly match the ones needed in business. MUC offers Computer Science programs that will help you develop your knowledge and skills in these continuously developing fields, with programs that emphasize technical knowledge along with management and communication skills. You will gain hands-on experience with real-world information system applications. Students gain skills in critical analysis and creative thinking and practice and graduate as career-ready professionals. Our researchers address some of society's significant challenges: from sustainable living to communicating information responsibly in a saturated visual culture. Within their chosen discipline, we task our students with project work that provides the time and support to build that independence, culminating in the graduate exhibition's participation. Students' technical skills and conceptual understanding are underpinned by core study in Drawing and Art & History and Theory. All students who score high grades in the previously mentioned examination programs are eligible to benefit from a full scholarship throughout their undergraduate studies at MUC. MUC offers its students the chance to engage in a professional experience among its offices in such a way as to relieve them from the financial burden of a part of their tuition while completing their studies and improving their communication and interpersonal skills. Accordingly, students are encouraged to join the Work and Study Program (WSP) at MUC, where students are required to work up to 15 hours weekly in return for financial compensation. MUC University believes that everyone has the right to be educated regardless of age and fully supports and encourages its students to continue their education. Moreover, many ambitious and hardworking students seek a chance to continue their Education after stopping their studies due to personal or financial problems. This program aims to refresh the students' educational background and help them continue their higher studies without any information gap. The Returning Students Program is considered flexible and affordable due to the flexibility of the schedule and its reasonable fees. MUC Library facilitates the students' research and gathering of information process. The library is located on the 3rd floor at the university. The MUC Library is considered a modern and comfortable studying lounge on campus, where students can enjoy a stress-free and quiet environment with peace of mind while studying. In addition to the wide variety of books found in the library, students can also benefit from searching and preparing for their projects using the MUC E-Library Services. Students, staff, and faculty members have full access to the library's books, magazines, and articles that they can use or borrow from the library, both physical and online. In addition to that, students can benefit from printing and photocopying services. MUC is technologically oriented, benefitting from the state of the art technology throughout its campus. MUC's Information Technology Team focuses on providing its students, staff, and faculty members with a comprehensive and reliable IT infrastructure in addition to highly advanced equipment. Our IT staff are well trained in a way to offer all the support and assistantship to students. They can handle any technical issue that might occur in all old and new technologies anytime during working hours.

Rafik Hariri University, located in the beautiful Mechref village of Damour city, is a leading university in Lebanon. Since its establishment in September 1999, RHU has preserved the legacy of the man behind the institution in providing quality higher education that pushes boundaries beyond what seems possible. Rafik Hariri University, whose aim is to provide affordable, high-quality education and to supply knowledgeable and competent graduates to meet Lebanese and regional job market demands, became a reality and opened its doors for the first time on September 15, 1999, with the College of Business Administration, according to Presidential Decree 1947. It opened with a student population of 75. After its Colleges of Engineering and Science and Information Systems were established, RHU was granted university status on June 19, 2006, by Decree Number 17192. RHU comprises four colleges that offer courses and award academic degrees, both graduate and undergraduate. Rafik Hariri University envisions becoming a beacon of knowledge, a brand for academic distinction, and a force of meaningful transformation by fostering a culture of quality, instituting authentic learning conditions, and supporting purposeful research to advance knowledge and nurture leaders capable of driving development and contributing to the enrichment of the community - immediate and beyond. Rafik Hariri University (RHU) espouses to advance knowledge, promote innovation, build human capital, develop scientific solutions to pressing complex problems, and contribute to Lebanon and the Arab World's social and economic development by encouraging and supporting impactful research activities. Recognizing the importance of scientific and applied research, RHU is committed to foster a research culture conducive to the pursuance of solutions to promising ideas. In keeping with this commitment, RHU shall provide initial research funds to faculty members who have the potential for advancing RHU's research agenda. Toward that end, RHU offers initial funds on a competitive basis to faculty members pursuing promising research ideas. It is hoped that the results of the research effort shall lead to publishing research papers, solving a community-related problem, and paving the way to receiving support from external funding sources to advance the research to higher levels.

The American University of Technology was established in 1998 and received the first presidential decree number 2143 on July 14, 2000, then decree number 846 on January 18, 2008. The Finder campus, located on the Byblos highway and built on 23000 square meters, is undergoing a significant expansion. It is convenient for students coming from North Metn, Kesrwan, Byblos, and the North. Work to add four buildings started in April 2001. AUT has been ranked 5th among the 44 private universities in Lebanon by www.webometrics.info. AUT employs over 90 staff members and 110 faculty members. A medical doctor, a psychologist, and a spiritual counselor are on campus to assist students and staff. Students and staff enjoy using a cafeteria, a sports court, a reading room, a lounge, and access to e-library and postal services. Traditional methods are revised, and paradigms shifted to meet the challenges of 21st Century global markets. Individuals need to consider many factors before making decisions of socioeconomic, geopolitical, technological, ecological, and cultural importance. Here a question poses itself. Is our Higher Education System paving the way for such an evolutionary shift? The answer lies with us. AUT has already taken the mantle to prepare coming generations for the new era. Its primary focus is on promoting interpersonal and intrapersonal relations, leadership, and independent maturity. A hands-on application of knowledge complements a solid theoretical background. The eclectic nature of learning is emphasized in the classroom, on the web, in on-the-job training, and at the workplace. What makes AUT different: AUT follows the Active Learning Method, which is more compatible with the modern workplace than traditional methods AUT has integrated technology in the learning/teaching process. Students make use of computers, the internet, and other technological innovations in their studies and can function effectively in the new millennium business environment AUT offers a sea of activities, both social and physical, to its students. Graduates will be well-rounded, critical, creative, problem-solving, team players, be ready for the new business environment of the 21st century AUT developed tripartite partnerships with highly reputed universities on the one hand and with industry and the public sector on the other hand, so students benefit from a model of learning that is best suited for professional success AUT maintains a low student/teacher ratio allowing for a better learning environment AUT offers constant support for students, with a dedicated Center for Student Success to help with their every need (first in Lebanon) AUT placement office assists students with finding internships and jobs in Lebanon and abroad AUT keeps a close watch over employment trends in Lebanon and the world, and its programs are often modified in order to adapt to the ever-evolving requirements of the workplace The mission of AUT is to provide an innovative, technology-rich, entrepreneurial, experiential university research and learning environment that produces civically active and market-ready graduates. AUT launched the Blue Caravan initiative for diabetes screening and awareness in 2013 and examined 5,000 patients throughout 40 different locations. Its action collaborates with the Ministry of Health, the International Diabetes Federation, and the Lebanese Diabetes Society. AUT has pioneered human rights by introducing this topic as a required course for all students in 2005, a step that was later on followed by other Lebanese and Arab universities. AUT is a partner of the United Nations for the Arab Regional Camp for human rights. It is a member of the American Association of College Registrars and Admission Officers and presided the annual meeting of Arab ACRAO, of which it is an active member. All students at AUT are required to take a course in Human Rights Issues. AUT has established a financial aid office that processes students' applications and takes decisions on whether applicants should benefit from financial assistance. The assistance consists mainly of unfunded discounts on tuition fees with some students participating in a work/study program. While it does represent an excellent humanitarian service to the local youth, providing unfunded discounts is not a sustainable one. Therefore financial aid funding is one of the focus areas for fundraising going forward. Since traditional education methods are no longer compatible with today's requirements for success in professional life, AUT has adopted the student-centered active learning method of education, including cooperative, team-based, problem-based, and other innovative techniques learning.

The Lebanese American University is a leading, non-sectarian, private higher education institution in Lebanon. It operates under a charter from the Board of Regents of the University of New York. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Lebanese American University is committed to academic excellence, student-centeredness, civic engagement, the advancement of scholarship, the education of the whole person, and leaders' formation in a diverse world. In both plannings for its future and conducting its ongoing daily activities, LAU seeks to act in a manner that is guided by a deep-rooted sense of shared ethical values and aspirations. Built upon this foundation, Lebanese American University: Draws its fundamental inspiration from the devotion of its Presbyterian Founders always to seek the Truth, respect human dignity, promote gender equality, and be inclusive Provides educational opportunities as one university with multiple campuses, each with distinctive gifts and attributes Commits to academic and service excellence throughout the institution Demonstrates dignity and respect for and from the Board, faculty, staff, and students in word and indeed Celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of all members of the LAU community Succeeds because its people take pride of ownership and are held accountable for their actions Works together as an extended family community that reflects the highest ethical and moral standards Enables individuals to find their own spiritual and personal fulfillment while ever sensitive to the changing global village in which they live Promotes the students' social connectedness to the country of Lebanon and encourages their commitment to social justice and democracy. Its mission and values drive the Vision of Lebanese American University. The Vision for LAU will be carried out through: Providing access to superior education for diverse undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners Attracting and retaining distinguished faculty who excel in teaching, research, and community service Enrolling and retaining academically qualified and diverse students Embracing liberal arts in all curricula Creating opportunities for rigorous research and the dissemination of knowledge Developing a close-knit community that excels academically, is intellectually stimulating, and is religiously, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse Attracting and retaining a highly qualified staff committed to excellence in service