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Capitol Technology University was founded in Washington, DC, as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute in 1927 by Eugene H. Rietzke. A Navy veteran and radio operator, Rietzke foresaw the need for an advanced school that could produce talented radio and electronics technicians. CREI began as a correspondence school, but its popularity led to the 1932 opening of a residence division allowing students to work for hands-on in laboratories. As radio technology improved, new training programs and courses were quickly added. Following World War II, CREI became one of the first three technical institutes accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. The institute entered a new era in the mid-1950s when it began awarding three-year AAS degrees. The school expanded its reach to new programs in applied engineering and electronics. To reflect this evolution, the institute changed its name to the Capital Institute of Technology in 1964. It awarded its first bachelor of science degrees in 1966 to four graduates of its electronics engineering technology program. Anticipating the need for more room, Capitol relocated in 1969 to a leased space in Kensington, Maryland. In 2010, Capitol launched its first doctoral program in college's history. The doctorate in information assurance was designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the burgeoning field of cybersecurity. Offered almost exclusively online, much like Capitol's master's degrees, Capitol has accepted doctoral students from across the globe. The university added its second doctoral program, in management and decision sciences, in 2014. Capitol currently offers three associate degrees, 12 bachelor's degrees, six master's degrees, and two doctorates. Capitol currently offers five doctoral programs, including a combination master of science and a Ph.D. program. These programs support the development of high-level critical thinking, leadership, and technical skills, and contribute innovative and practical doctoral research to student's chosen body of knowledge. Choose from eight master's degree programs to expand your knowledge and advance in your career. Programs are accelerated, with eight-week as well as 16-week courses, offered exclusively online. The courses combine the convenience of online learning with the stimulation of classroom experience. Capitol is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to engineering, computer science, information technology, and business. These are four-year programs leading to a college diploma and a promising job in a high-technology field or business. We offer three associate degrees that can be completed in two years. You can enter the workforce with this degree or continue your education by applying the credits to a bachelor's degree. Choose the program that matches your interests. We offer more than 20 certificates, each approximately 12-credits per certificate. Earning one of these certificates can help you keep your skills current, advance your career, or change your workplace role. Today Capitol is the only independent university in Maryland specializing in providing relevant education in engineering, business, and related fields. It takes pride in its proven record of placing graduates in competitive careers with higher salaries than the industry average. While innovations spur new developments and industries, the foundations taught at Capitol Technology University – thinking critically, actively, and creatively – will remain. As it looks to the future, Capitol Technology University remains committed to providing students with quality education and the relevant experience to excel in a changing world. With a lovely 52-acre campus in Laurel, you can enjoy all the perks of a small suburban college — conveniently located halfway between two exciting cities: Baltimore and Washington DC. At Capitol, you become part of a tight-knit community. You will be surrounded by people who share your intelligence, curiosity, and passion. Students live in apartments from their first day on campus, which means you do not have to wait until you are an upperclassman to enjoy freedom from stuffy small traditional college rooms. All registered, full-time students are eligible to live in the residence facilities. Housing is single-sex, and apartments accessible for people with disabilities are available—Capitol guarantees to the house for continuing students who meet the April 1st deadline. New students guaranteed housing application deadline is May 1st. Studying hard often leaves students hungry for some social interaction. Here at Capital, you will be able to get involved and connected right away...you do not have to feel like a little fish in a big pond. There are many things to do on campus: change after the color to be – paint nights, barbecues, board game nights, haunted houses, overnight lock-ins, Zombie Week, outdoor games and fire pits, campus comprehensive team competitions, movies, and so much more. So do not be afraid to get involved and have fun - you have earned it. Do not see a club that suits your interests? Start one yourself! It is easy - get five friends who are interested in starting the organization. Then, contact the Student Life office at studentlife@captechu.edu to discuss your idea and find faculty/staff advisors. Our labs and centers of excellence are supported by industry and embraced by those passionate about staying current in these ever-changing fields. Professionals already working in the nation's homeland security workforce who need certifications, those educating our youngest minds, plus students preparing for careers— all turn to us to show them the future. Capitol Technology University makes it possible for busy professionals to earn master's degrees, doctorates, or technology-related certificates on their schedule. We offer many of our degree programs in a flexible, asynchronous format that allows you to watch course lectures at a time that works for you. Our professors, drawn from the ranks of skilled professionals in their fields, are accessible and ready to assist you with any questions. Other programs offer a live, virtual classroom format to interact with your instructor and fellow students in real-time. All live classes are recorded and available for later replay. All of Capitol's master's degree programs are offered entirely online. Our pioneering doctoral programs in cybersecurity (DSc) and business and decision sciences (Ph.D.) are primarily online, with an annual residency during which you will work with Capitol faculty members to shape your research ideas into a finished project. We also offer no-residency doctorates in Technology (Ph.D.) and Unmanned Systems Applications (Ph.D.)! View full university

Gulf University has been founded based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high-quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus helping our graduates to live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society. Gulf University aims to establish itself as a distinguished higher education provider that will appeal to international, Bahraini and GCC students who prefer to be educated in a cultural environment, which is acceptable to parents and students alike. The foundation of Gulf University (GU) has been based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high-quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus ensuring they live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society. Gulf University aims to establish itself as a distinguished provider of higher education that will appeal to international, Bahraini, and GCC students who prefer to be educated in a cultural environment acceptable to parents, students, and the labor market. The official registration of GU with the Ministry of Education for its scheduled academic programs was active from September 21st, 2002. This was based on his highness's the prime minister's cabinet decree number 1649-03 issued on September 2nd, 2001. Gulf University, a private institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is keen to provide continuously, developed higher education that nurtures students' attributes towards critical thinking, life-long, and reflective learning. GU also encourages research activities with a sound impact both in academia and practice. GU's stimulating environment supports its highly skilled staff and graduates to compete in increasing socio-economic challenges and engage in the development of the Bahraini community and beyond. Gulf University enjoys a stable relationship with the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Council built on understanding and cooperation to nurture education across the Kingdom. We honor and value this relationship, especially the continuous support we receive from both the ministry and the council. Gulf University offers a unique opportunity for students who are ready for a challenge and are excited about the future. We, faculty and staff, at Gulf University strive to provide excellence in teaching and giving campus services to our students and in preparing them to become future successful career leaders in life. As higher education institutions, we have a further duty in promoting ennoble humanity. We solely believe it is equally important that students preserve their heritage, values, and beliefs to serve as good citizens. Gulf University continuously supports research and emphasizes scholarship and culture to deliver excellence in teaching. We are committed to ensuring that each faculty member is encouraged to raise the middle of his/her peers within a chosen discipline. Our faculty members are highly engaged in continuous professional development and bring their new knowledge to our students. The Student Support Service provides a fully integrated support service for GU students. We will ensure our services are accessible and inclusive for all students/staff, including those based on disability, race, ethnic or national origin, age, family circumstances including marriage and civil partnership, and Special needs. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we aim to provide you with career tools and resources. Gather and learn lifelong career development skills that will enable you to establish and sustain your career as a creator, performer, and cultural innovator. Resources for alumni help those seeking jobs and industry exposure, as well as opportunities to alumni who are interested in hiring or mentoring within the community. The academic library is an integral part of the college or university. It interacts with the educational environment to meet the academic study programs' needs and support the aims and content of the curriculum. A well-established library is essential for any academic institution. It provides a gateway for various organized resources and information in print and digital formats. Its goal is to meet the informational, cultural, recreational, and educational and research needs of its clientele students, faculty, researchers, and the other members of the community. Today, it is being observed that academic libraries are striving to keep their place as the primary source of inquiry in the face of emerging digital technology. Libraries now exist in the virtual world. It was allowing resources in various forms and distributed learning to take place access for external, distance and online, and more flexible kinds of learning. The role of the library evolved as the priorities of the institutions have evolved. The critical library structures, processes, services, and staff roles are continuously changing with time and technology. Technology and automation have also changed the way people perceive libraries. It transformed the way information is processed, packed, stored, and disseminated. It allows users to facilitate complicated information access and retrieval. Libraries must embrace the challenges to stay relevant and maintain their value in the educational environment. Furthermore, it has been noted that the library's responsiveness to student's and faculty needs, quality of service, and resilience have been the marks of academic libraries. The library services in higher education will continuously be of great importance to learning, teaching, and research. View full university

Box Hill College Kuwait (BHCK) is the sole private higher education exclusive to women in the State of Kuwait. BACK operates as an accredited extended campus of the Box Hill Institute Group (BHI) of colleges (Australian government Registered Training Organisation #4687). BHCK currently offers six diploma programs in the fields of Management, Marketing, Banking Services Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Decoration, and Website Development. The program disciplines currently offered by BHCK require two years of post-secondary full-time study exclusive of any preparatory requirements. The programs are offered in English, and all qualifications are awarded by BHI, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework. All diplomas carry international and local recognition by the Kuwait Private Universities Council and Ministry of Higher Education. BHCK offers students pathways to employment as well as undergraduate degree programs through transfer and articulation agreements with local Kuwaiti Universities. BHCK offers students pathways to employment as well as undergraduate degree programs through transfer and articulation agreements with local universities. BHCK currently offers six diploma programs through its three academic departments. The program disciplines currently offered by BHCK require two years of post-secondary full-time study exclusive of any preparatory requirements. The programs are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework and by the Kuwait Private Universities Council and Ministry of Higher Education. Entry to BHCK requires completion of year 12 education and the BHCK placement test. Students may qualify for government scholarship funding, which will require a minimum GPA, among other criteria. The placement test helps students determine their level of English and Math proficiency. Placement test results determine any preparatory studies required to ensure the student can succeed in their chosen academic program. Box Hill Institute Group (BHI) of colleges (RTO: 4687) is a leading provider of education and training in Melbourne, Australia, with a more than 80-year history. Delivering a broad range of vocational and higher education programs and training services, BHI has been acknowledged as Victoria's No. 1 TAFE institute in 2004 and 2005. They have also been awarded the Victorian Large Training Provider of the Year for 2012. BHI's extended campuses allow local students to study for a BHI qualification from within their own country, providing a cost-effective alternative to studying overseas. The Australian Qualification Framework establishes a set of standards which assures nationally consistent, high-quality educational programs for those studying within the Australian system. Box Hill Institute was also named International Training Provider of the Year at the 20th Australian Training Awards in 2013. This award is presented to an educational institution that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in all aspects of education to international students. This award comes soon after the recent announcement that Box Hill Institute student Huong Dang was awarded 'International Student of the Year – Higher Education' and the Premier's Award' International Student of the Year' at the inaugural Victorian International Education Awards for 2013. BHCK's 50,000m2 purpose-built campus provides a comprehensive student-centered learning community to meet the educational needs of their students and community through innovative instructional services and student support programs. Students are provided with a learning experience that leads to success by committing to values, traditions, and high academic standards. The campus includes parking, cafeteria, swimming pool, student association and common areas, state of the art library, student bookshop, and a 230 seat purpose-built auditorium. The Centre for Foundation Studies delivers a range of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs and preparatory courses to equip students from non-English speaking backgrounds with the fundamental skills required to succeed in their mainstream studies. Students admitted to BHCK may be required, dependant on their BHCK Admissions Test results, to complete at least one semester of the Foundation Studies courses. Depending on their test results and academic record, students are counseled and advised on the level into which they are placed. View full university