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Question

Arab University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi (AUSTAD), a private university in Abu Dhabi, has decided to go online in order to reach a large number of students in the UAE and in the Arab World. Given the attached document describing the University, its programs, its calendar, contact information, and some photos of the University, it is required to design a Web site in which the information of the University will be arranged in an attractive way to reflect the image of the University.

Arab University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi (AUSTAD)

About us

Vision Our vision is to become a world-class university distinguished in high quality teaching and research, which will secure a place among the top 500 international universities by the year 2015. Mission The university mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with broad, stimulating and rigorous education, professional skills, basic and applied research, and knowledge that meets the needs of the labor market and enable graduates to compete nationally, regionally and internationally. The university emphasizes the need to promote and foster a multicultural university community to attract more Arab and international students. It is committed to academic excellence and community partnerships through curriculum, teaching methods, scholarships and services designed to achieve sustained national comprehensive progress.

Philosophy AUSTAD is a University committed to providing a student-centred education of the highest quality within a spirited, engaging, creative and cooperative environment. Our philosophy encourages an individualized and flexible approach to learning and to teaching, while challenging each student to excel. We believe in learning by doing. AUSTAD’s community of students, faculty and staff is dedicated to offering a caring and inclusive milieu that balances the importance of self-expression with the rights of others.

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FactsAUSTAD

is one of the most advanced and professionally oriented universities in the region. A stimulating center of scientific and cultural activities dedicated to academic excellence. A spacious, friendly and modern campus. Quality career-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs in selected fields. Advanced higher education of international standards in English and in line with the

American credit system. Highly qualified and dedicated faculty members. Outstanding teaching and research facilities, quality classrooms, technologically

advanced laboratories, digital library and information technology application. Excellent facilities for social, cultural, and sport activities. Safe and comfortable accommodation options both on and off campus. Awards and grants for distinguished students. Affordable tuition fees and moderate living expenses.

HighlightsAUSTAD is a comprehensive, private university located on the Yas Island. AUSTAD was established in 2004 as an institute of higher education with the main objective of producing outstanding professionals in specializations that match the needs of UAE and the Arab World. Since its establishment, AUSTAD has been at the forefront of higher learning in the Arab World. It also maintains a high reputation among the Middle Eastern universities due to its faculty and administrative staff, multi-disciplinary educational system and broad diversity of students. The university was described as one of the best scientific institutions in the Arab World and it was ranked as one of the top research universities in the country, and amongst the top 50 universities in the Islamic World, according to a study carried out by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries (SESRIC). AUSTAD is considered today as one of the region's leading universities in teaching and research. The number of students has increased significantly since the university’s establishment. Today AUSTAD has more than 200 full-time faculty members, with 3,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. AUSTAD comprises more than 1,000 international students of 30 nationalities, rendering it the most cultural-diverse university in the UAE. The university provides a wide range of advanced degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the present time, the university comprises 10 faculties (Engineering, Science & Arts, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Information Technology, Applied Sciences, Nursing and Graduate Studies) and 40 departments offering 42 undergraduate programs and 30 postgraduate programs. These programs are constantly reviewed to improve their quality and to ensure that the students are always updated with the latest scientific skills and knowledge. All departments, faculties and service units are working together to ensure that the education we offer is both supportive and rewarding. Internationalization is an essential element for the future development of the Arab University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi. AUSTAD is advancing its internationalization through the implementation of advanced science and technology, modern communication technologies, and through interaction with communities around the world.


Strategic Goals Create a multicultural environment that satisfies the expectations of all students, nurtures

students' activities, and enhances their spiritual and moral values. Achieve national and international accreditation in all programs and academic fields. Implement undergraduates and graduate programs that meet labor market needs. Develop advanced technologies such as Nanotechnology and Nuclear Energy. Apply Total Quality Management in the administrative, technical and financial services

offered by the university. Secure funds for basic and applied research projects particularly those serving emerging

scientific and technological areas and encouraging innovation, creativity and excellence. Increase university revenues and manage its expenditure to achieve financial

independence and stability. Adopt policies and procedures to convert AUSTAD to a "Green" and "Smart" campus

Academics

Faculties and Deanships

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Information Technology

Faculty of Nursing

Faculty of Science and Art

Faculty of Agriculture

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Faculty of Architecture & Design

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Deanship of Student Affairs

Deanship of Research

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering is the oldest and largest faculty at AUSTAD. With 75 faculty members, 10 supporting staff and 15 research and teaching labs, the Faculty thrives to qualify competent engineers for the local, regional and international job markets. The Faculty adopts a dynamic strategic plan that aims at guarantying quality assurance of its programs and keeping its excellence and leadership in engineering education in the UAE and the region. Towards this end, three undergraduate degree programs in the Faculty of Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation


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Commission (EAC) of ABET of the United States of America. These programs are Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. DeanProf. Loutfi AhmedProfessor of Electrical Engineering.Tel.: +971-2-5552000 Ext.: (8243)[email protected]

Faculty of Information Technology

The Faculty of Information Technology prepares students to venture into the dynamically changing field of computing, information management, software engineering, Web applications, computer networking and telecommunications. It provides students with basic and advanced knowledge in these areas. The Faculty is equipped with State-of-the-art labs that are constantly implemented in learning, discovering, collaborating, and contributing towards industry, government agencies, and academic institutions.After completing the Bachelor of Science degree, students can proceed to the Master of Science in Information Technology and eventually to the PhD in Informatics. Alternatively, they will receive assistance from our Center for Career Services for job placement in leading IT or software companies.Our Graduates make the difference in today's technology as well as tomorrow's communications. They are considered the key fulfilling body for the needs of highly talent-demanding industry resources in the Middle East region.

DeanDr. Yousef Al-MansouriFaculty of Information TechnologyTel.: 971-2-5553000 Ext. [email protected]

Faculty of Science and Art

The Faculty, one of the oldest and largest at the University, offers Bachelor and Master's degrees through 10 departments. Students, thus, can choose to study in a wealth of areas. Through our major programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, we offer courses in applied disciplines designed to enhance academic challenge, intellectual depth and innovation. The Faculty departments take up several trends and teaching approaches that involve classroom instruction, independent research, student-as-teacher approach, and internship or practical experience. In addition to our major programs, we offer a massive number of compulsory and elective courses to all freshmen students at AUSTAD.

The faculty provides the best possible physical and supportive environments for faculty, staff and students. The Faculty of Science and Arts is home to qualified faculty members, the majority of whom are graduates of internationally renowned universities. These have both the academic credentials and the practical experience necessary to insure outstanding performance. We continue


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to develop new programs to enrich the academic experience at AUSTAD and prepare students to meet the challenges of an increasingly evolving world.

We strive to equip our students with the necessary skills to succeed in their future professional endeavors, which include critical thinking, effectual oral and written communication, problem solving, ethical decision-making, and computer, scientific and technological literacy. We maintain a lively atmosphere where instructors' and students' cooperation takes precedence as students work closely with faculty members. Our world-class laboratories and facilities allow our students to pursue their interests and advance their education and prospective careers.

DeanProf. Hassan Al-MAQBALIProfessor of BiologyTel.: +971-2-5554000 Ext.: (1357)E-mail: [email protected]

Admission

Undergraduate admissions

In our endeavor to create a truly diverse and globally engaged student body, AUSTAD looks for students from all backgrounds and from around the world. Additionally, we seek students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool.

AUSTAD offers an extraordinary environment of internationally diverse, high-caliber students and a rigorous curriculum taught by distinguished professors.

Admission to AUSTAD is highly selective. Students are admitted based on the overall strength of their application, including academic excellence, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and a demonstrated interest in global citizenship, service, and leadership.

Please let us know of your interest in AUSTAD by joining our mailing list. We will then be able to keep you fully informed on every aspect of the admissions process through publications and emails, and let you know when new information is available on our website.

Admissions Deadlines

Please note: The dates below are for consideration for September 2012 entry.

Early Decision I: November 30, 2011

Early Decision II: January 30, 2012

Regular Decision: January 30, 2012

Financial Support Deadlines


Early Decision I: December 15, 2011

Early Decision II: February 15, 2012

Regular Decision: March 15, 2012

How to Apply

AUSTAD will look at the student's entire application, including grades, test scores, extracurricular work, recommendations, personal statements, etc. We cannot evaluate an application without the submission of all parts; there is no single most important element to the application. Before submitting any form, be sure to make copies for your own records (this step does not apply to teacher recommendation letters, which should not be shared with the student or his/her family prior to submission; instead, request that your teacher retain a copy of your recommendation for his/her records).

Please submit all supplemental materials digitally via the Application website whenever possible. If necessary, you may submit documents in hard copy to:

AUSTAD Admissions100 Yas IslandPO. Box 1555Abu Dhabi, UAE

Student Application Checklist

Complete the online Application. If you are submitting a paper version of the Application, you may download the corresponding paper version on our website.

Ask your counselor and instructor(s) to complete and submit the required School Forms that are required. By providing an email address for your school officials, they will be sent a message inviting them to fill out the recommendation forms online. They will also have the option of submitting any documents in hard copy by mail. You, the student, should follow up with your teacher and counselor as well. Please note:

The school officials you identify do not need to wait for you to submit your application before submitting their supporting school forms, but a university will not be able to access their forms until you have submitted your application. Specific instructions can be found in the "School Form" section of the Application.

If you choose to complete the forms on paper, you should print the appropriate PDF forms, fill in the application information area, and provide them to your counselor and instructor(s).The following forms are required:

Secondary School Report At least one Teacher Recommendation Form. Teachers or counselors may submit

additional recommendation forms. Mid-Year Report with updated transcript, showing first semester/term grades from your

final year of secondary school, by March 15th. Final Report with final transcript, showing proof of graduation, by July 1st (for admitted

students only).


Request that your school submit an official, sealed copy of your secondary school transcript to:


TOEFL and IELTS scores may be submitted as additional support of a student's English ability, but do not satisfy our exam requirements.

Ensure that you have a valid passport.

If you are applying for financial support, you must submit a financial support application.

Postgraduate admission

Admission process may slightly vary from one program to another. However, this page gives details of a standard procedure for admission.

All candidates must provide an application file. Only complete files are accepted. The file should be sent by email, fax, or post. The final decision is communicated as soon as possible for the applicant to know if they have been admitted.

Mail address:


Required documents for application:

A certificate or a certified copy of your baccalaureate or any other end of secondary studies diploma equivalent.

A certified or a copy of your University diploma required for the degree. TOEFL, IELTS aptitude tests valid for at least 2 years. A detailed Curriculum Vitae Personal statement (1 page maximum) 3 passport size photos

Admitted applicants are contacted by the academic coordinators of their respective area of study.

Calendar

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First Semester (2011)Date Events21 Aug New Faculty and Academic Administrators report to work4-7 Sept New Student Orientation, Advising, Testing, Late Registration 5 Sept Returning Faculty report to work11 Sept Classes Begin, add/drop begins15 Sept Last day to add courses 9 Oct Last day to withdraw /drop without failure 16 Oct Application for inter-college transfer and change/assign major

begins20 Oct Deadline for temporary withdrawal requests 23 Oct Beginning of traditional mid-term examination period30 Oct Deadline for inter-college transfer and change/assign major

application3 Nov End of traditional mid-term examination period13 Nov Academic Advising period for Second semester begins27 Nov Early Registration period for Second semester begins18 Dec-7 Jan Winter Break (no classes)26 Jan Last day of classes28 Jan Final Examinations begin29 Jan New Faculty (Spring 2012) report2 Feb Final Examinations end5 Feb Grades due to Registrar’s Office 6 Feb Grades announced

Second Semester (2012)

Date Events6-8 Feb New Student Orientation, Advising, Testing, Late Registration12 Feb Classes Begin, add/drop begins13 Feb Late registration16 Feb Last day to add courses11 Mar Last day to withdraw /drop without failure 12 Mar Application for inter-college transfer and change/assign major

begins25 Mar - 7 Apr Spring Break (no classes) 8 Apr Deadline for temporary withdrawal requests 8 Apr Beginning of traditional mid-term examination period15 Apr Deadline for inter-college transfer and change/assign major

application19 Apr End of traditional mid-term examination period22 Apr Academic Advising period for Summer/First semester (2012) begins


13 May Early Registration period for Fall semester (2012) begins14 June Last day of classes16 June Final Examinations begin21 June Final Examinations end24 June Grades due to Registrar’s Office25 June Grades announced26 June Summer break begins

Summer Semester (2012)Date Events3 -7 June Advising and registration 1 July Classes Begin, add/drop begins2 July Last day to add courses5 July Last day to withdraw /drop without failure17 July Beginning of traditional mid-term examination period19 July End of traditional mid-term examination period5-7 Aug Summer Session Final Examinations9 Aug Grades due to Registrar’s Office10 Aug Grades announced; summer semester ends

Campus Life

Welcome to the section of the University website dedicated to students community and campus life. AUSTAD endeavors to offer students an excellent academic atmosphere that enriches their minds, as well as their lives.

Throughout this section, you are going to discover all the services offered and available activities at AUSTAD.

Cultural activities

Cultural and student services department promotes and helps the university implement its mission. Faithful to its vocation, the university chooses the cultures’ dialogues as mentioned in the university’s motto "a bridge between civilizations".

Different clubs and workshops are organized under the guidance of qualified professionals from different nationalities to enhance the student’s personality and mind by heightening the importance of culture in life. It educates students how to build bridges with the world around them through multicultural dialogue. It also establishes an inter-university links in the UAE and abroad.


Artistic activities such as Music, Painting, Photos, Arabic calligraphy, Poetry, Cooking and Heritage workshops are regularly organized, which allows students to broaden their skills and stimulate exchange and idea sharing.

University facilities

The university campus represents the ideal environment for the student life; a total of 150.000 square meters of teaching and entertainment facilities equipped with the latest technologies, with two separate blocks for students accommodation 500 male and female students in single rooms, a multi-hall cafeteria, a huge library, an auditorium with 1000 seats, designed to suit all sorts of presentations, seminars, concerts and performances, a parking with a capacity of 800 vehicles, on surface and underground, a succession of gardens, tennis courts, multi-purpose sports halls hosting some of the best equipment in the region.

A quick tour through some of the university facilities:

Cafeteria

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 09:00 PM / Weekends 08:00 AM to 06:00 PMLocation: Building E4 main floor

The Cafeteria provides a wide variety of healthy dishes for breakfast, meals, and snacks, at affordable rates. There is also a wide range of coffees and teas available as well as cold drinks and confectionery. Students have the choice to either sitting in air conditional area or can also enjoy sitting on the outside deck. The kitchen is totally modern and with state of the art mechanized cooking range.

Medical Centre

The Medical Center is located in building E2 main floor, and is open 24hrs a day to all students at AUSTAD and provides physical examinations required of students, medical check-ups, and the usual daily health services for students, faculty, and staff.

Academic facilities

AUSTAD provides classrooms, lecture theatres, computer labs, language labs, music room, art room, and other facilities directly related to learning are also provided.

Prayer rooms

Separate prayer rooms are available for both make and female: The male prayer room is located in building E4- room 120 and the female prayer room is located in building E5- room 132.

Vending machines

Snack food and beverage vending machines are available in convenient locations such as classrooms hallway (Building E4).

ATM machine


ATM/ cash machine is located at the entrance to the Cafeteria and is a member of most member of ATM network. Its services are provided 24 hours a day.

Contact us

بنا اتصلPlease feel free to contact us via the methods below:

Arab University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi (AUSTAD)100 Yas IslandPO. Box 1551Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tel: 971-2-5550000Fax: 971-2-5550001 Email: [email protected]


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