Based on Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, and the leadership keenness to carry out sustainable development in the tourism industry as one of the main pillars of national non oil income, ADTA strives to enhance the tourism sector by unlimited initiatives and activities.
Moreover, ADTA has a major role in supporting all programs and initiatives that promote Tourism excellence in general and emiratization in particular. In this regard, many of universities and academic institutes in the UAE are contributing in the industry growth by offering many specialized educational programs in tourism and hospitality with high professional accredited certificates.
To encourage young students join Tourism and hospitality sector and be part of the bright future of this expanding industry in Abu Dhabi, we are listing below the latest programs offered by UAE universities and other important academic schools in many fields related to tourism and hospitality.
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Website
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Higher Colleges of Technology
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- Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration (Tourism and Event Management)
- HD/BAS in Business Administration: Tourism and Event Management Major
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www.hct.ac.ae
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Zayed University
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- Master in Communication (Tourism and Cultural Communication)
- Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Cultural Communication
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www.zu.ac.ae
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Emirates Academy Of Hospitality Management
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- Master of Science in International Hospitality Management.
- Bachelor in Hospitality Management
- Associate degree in Hospitality Operations
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www.jumeirah.com/en/Jumeirah-Group/The-Emirates-Academy
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Skyline University College
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- Major in Travel & Tourism Management
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www.skylineuniversity.com
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Middlesex University-Dubai
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- BA Honours Hospitality Management
- BA Honours Hospitality Management and Tourism
- BA Honours International Tourism Management with Marketing
- BA Honours International Tourism Management with HRM
- BA Honours International Tourism Management with Business
- Executive Certificate in Event Management
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www.mdx.ac
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| European International College, Abu Dhabi |
- Diploma in Hotel Management and Tourism, Abu Dhabi
- Associate Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Destination and Leisure Management, Abu Dhabi
- Transfer opportunities to Bachelor and Masters Programs in hospitality management, event management and business administration in Europe, US and Canada
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www.eic.ac.ae |
UAEU Tourism Studies Program
UAE University
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http://www.fhss.uaeu.ac.ae/ |
People interested in following graduate and postgraduate education abroad are advised to browse the below link of universities and institutes worldwide accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in UAE.
https://www.mohesr.gov.ae/en/institutes.aspx