Al Hosn University

Friday 12 March 2010 (UAE)

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Al Hosn University has signed an MOU with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) (an Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi) to develop Islamic banking programs at diploma and bachelor degree levels. The MOU also says AHU and ADIB can exchange publications, host conferences and seminars, and organise training sessions.

Tomooh (means "aspirations") training program for human resource and executive management staff to be offered at the Alhosn Training and Continuing Education Center (TCEC).

AlHosn University press release 14 September 2009 announced completion of new Studio Building, 200 new students for 2009-2010 academic year, 21 new faculty staff, and 18 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on offer.
The boss, Professor AbdulRahim Sabouni, said "We will continue to invest in our staff and our facilities in order to provide our students with the best possible learning environment and thus realize our motto of Global Knowledge with Local Vision."
AlHosn City Campus buildings and facilities now include the Men's Campus, Women's Campus, Library Building, Lecture Building, Engineering Labs, and the new Studio Building.

New Al Hosn University campus buildings are planned / under construction.
AHU slogan is "Global Knowledge with Local Vision"
New programs at AlHosn (press release 15 April 2009):
- Graduate Certificate in Buildings Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Master in Buildings Engineering
- Master in Engineering Management
AHU is not related to Al Husn / Al Huson University College in Jordan.

Al Hosn University (AHU?), also written as AlHosn University (or Al Husn / AlHusn), has an emphais on Engineering courses, developed in conjunction with North American Universities.
Fees are AED 900-2500 per credit hour, program duration is 120-138 credit hours for undergraduate degrees, and 30-50 credit hours for post-graduate degrees and diplomas.
Student body is predominantly Emirati and Arab but all classes are in English (except for Arabic courses), and students of any nationality can apply.
Separate campuses for men and women.
Teaching package unknown but was previously reported to be on the low side for tertiary level jobs (less than AED 10,000 per month and unimpressive housing).
Toll free (in UAE) telephone 800 ALHOSN (254676)

Al Hosn University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Carlton University in Ottawa, Canada to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, and joint research projects.
MoU was signed by Professor Abdul Rahim Sabouni (AlHosn VC) and Dr Samy Mahmoud (President and Vice Chancellor of Carlton University).
AlHosn - Carlton MoU is valid for 5 years (renewable).

Undergraduate Programs

* courses seen advertised August 2008 but not found on Al Hosn University website.

Graduate Programs

Fees, facilities, education quality varies widely. Allow extra fees for visa, transport, accommodation.
Salaries, accommodation, other benefits for lecturers vary substantially. Check contracts carefully for medical, housing, flight allowances, etc.

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