Al Hosn University  

Al Hosn University in Abu Dhabi

University name	Al Hosn University
Director's name	Professor Abdul Rahim Sabouni (Vice Chancellor and CEO), Dr Hamdi Sheibani (Provost)
Executive body or owner	Abu Dhabi Holding Company / Board of Trustees
Date founded	September 2005
Number of students (approx)	500
Number of staff (approx)	100
Type of institute	private university, Ministry of Higher Education license
University location / area	Al Mushrif/Al Karama, opp Sheikh Sultan Stadium - location map
Postal address	PO Box 38772, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Telephone	+971-2-4070700
Fax	+971-2-4070799
Email	info@alhosnu.ae
Website	www.alhosnu.ae (new window)
Curriculum	Arabic/US
Qualifications	MBA, MEng, BEng, MEd, BEd, BBA
University fees	20,000-50,000 dhs per year (2008-2009)
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Al Hosn University Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor in Architectural Engineering*
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
• Bachelor in Civil Engineering*
• Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
• Bachelor in Interior Design*
• Bachelor of Management Information Systems
• Bachelor of Education (Teaching English, or Teaching Arabic & Islamic Studies)
• Bachelor of Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Urban Planning

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

AlHosn University Graduate Programs

• Diploma of Education (Arabic)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Education
• Master of Engineering

15 June 2010

• AlHosn University signed an MOU on 02 June 2010 with Salford University in Manchester, UK to engage in joint research activities, teach and develop new degrees and training programs, facilitate staff and student exchanges, exchange information, and cooperate in development of student progression schemes.

14 January 2010

• 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.

December 2009

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

14 September 2009

• 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.

15 April 2009

• 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.

24 August 2008

• 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)

08 May 2008

• 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).

Last update 15 September 2009

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