Abu Dhabi Women's College (ADWC) opened its doors in 1988 as one of the four founding campuses of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). Today, HCT has grown to a system of 17 campuses and ADWC hosts the largest student body.

This year, ADWC's student enrollment will exceed 2,500 Emirati women. We offer these students an exciting array of career-oriented programs that meet industry demands and international quality standards in Business, Communication Technology, Education, Health Sciences and Information Technology. Graduates of the college hold a Diploma, Higher Diploma or Bachelor Degree in their respective fields of study. A Masters degree in Education is also offered in partnership with Deakin University in Australia .

ADWC offers a holistic approach to education that provides students with opportunities to excel on campus in academics, student leadership and extra-curricular activities, and to succeed in the workforce through work placement and graduate job placement programs.

Learning technologies are a consistent complement for all programs. Tablet PCs are offered to students, wireless Internet access is available campus-wide, and educational technologies are utilized to enhance classroom experiences.

ADWC also seeks to meet the needs of women who were unable to enter college directly after high school by offering a Work Readiness Program that prepares them for successful careers in private, public or self-owned companies. The greater community is serviced by our Continuing Education programs which are open to everyone, regardless of gender or educational level.

These programs include courses in English, Business and Management and Information Technology. Courses may also be customized to meet the needs of organizations.

Our faculty and staff is comprised of more than 200 dedicated professionals from across the world, working together to bring the best of international standards to the classroom and the campus.

Staff and faculty enthusiastically guide students to success with a commitment to excellence that has resulted in the establishment of valuable, student-centered resources such as the library and learning centers, the Career Development and Employer Relations Center , the Information Administration Center and the Imaging Technology Center .

A physical expansion of Abu Dhabi Women's College is currently underway in the Khalifa "A" city. This new campus will not only extend educational opportunities to an additional 2,000 students, but also provide a facility closer to home for those students who live outside of Abu Dhabi.

As the campus and student body continue to grow, so does our commitment to providing a quality education for all Emirati women seeking advanced credentials in technical and professional training.