The Liwa College (LC; Arabic: كلية ليوا), formerly known as Emirates College of Technology,[1] is an institution of higher learning located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Liwa College
كلية ليوا
MottoWe Prepare for Future Careers[citation needed]
TypePrivate
Established1993
Academic staff
120
Students2,840
Location,
Websitewww.lc.ac.ae

Accreditation and certifications

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LC is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees in higher education.[2] The college was first licensed in 2003.[citation needed] Each of LC's bachelor's degree and Diploma programs is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, a unit of MOHESR.

Enrollment

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In Fall 2014, LC enrolled about 2,840 students.[citation needed] 56% of the students are male and about 70% are Emirati nationals. A total of 35 nationalities are represented in the student body. The majority of students attend evening or weekend classes. LC has 108 full-time and 12 part-time faculty, and 106 staff.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "NEMA Education acquires Liwa College of Technology". Emirates News Agency. Emirates News Agency. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. ^ Commission for Academic Accreditation Archived May 13, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, UAE.

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