Higher Colleges of Technology

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 4-Year University

Global #1880 United Arab Emirates #52

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Institution Info

Founded: 1988
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 22,000 students
Website: http://www.hct.ac.ae

About

Higher Colleges of Technology is a higher education institution in United Arab Emirates, founded in 1988. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 22K students, a member of Top 10 Universities in UAE.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1880 · Ranked	67.92

Research Output via OpenAlex

110

h-index

83,098

Citations

5,560

Publications

1,789

i10-index

2.15

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Top 10 Universities in UAE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Higher Colleges of Technology's global ranking?

Higher Colleges of Technology is ranked #1,880 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United Arab Emirates, it holds the #52 position.

When was Higher Colleges of Technology founded?

Higher Colleges of Technology was founded in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United Arab Emirates.

How many students attend Higher Colleges of Technology?

Higher Colleges of Technology has a student body of approximately 22,000 students.

What is Higher Colleges of Technology's research output?

Higher Colleges of Technology has produced 5,560 research publications with 83,098 total citations and an h-index of 110, according to OpenAlex data.