Overview
The College of Information Technology (CIT) is the youngest college at United Arab
Emirates University (UAEU). It was established in 2001 and has earned a reputation
for excellence in research, teaching and community service. The CIT employs an outstanding
team of faculty members who are Doctoral degree holders and are internationally recognized
for their contribution to research, innovation and education. In addition, a team
of Master’s degree qualified staff who are recognized for their industrial and technical
experience are responsible for handling the hand-on education portion of the offered
programs utilizing the state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms hosted by the
CIT. To support students and faculty, a team of dedicated administrative staff is
employed. This team makes it possible for students and faculty to have a wonderful
experience at CIT.
The CIT is a world-class, student-centered place that develops and delivers Computing
programs which hold international accreditation and are recognized globally for their
rigorous academic standards and relevance to contemporary professional practices.
All offered undergraduate and graduate programs at the CIT are accredited by the Commission
for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education. The Bachelor of
Science Programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security and
Information Technology are accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology).
CIT is committed to producing graduates with technical proficiency, theoretical and
experiential knowledge required in computing disciplines such as: Computer Science,
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Cybersecurity
and Information Technology.
Graduates of the CIT are employed in government and industry positions that serve
the needs of the nation and contribute to advances in Computing and related fields
in the UAE and wider region. CIT students are involved in undergraduate research and
have presented at international conferences and published articles in major research
journals. Many choose to pursue their graduate studies and obtain Master or Doctoral
degrees.
Dean's Message
The College of Information Technology (CIT) is a vibrant community where students,
faculty, and staff come together to provide excellence in learning, research, innovation,
and service.
Our students and alumni continually make us proud through their outstanding achievements
and meaningful contributions both in the UAE and across the globe. They consistently
demonstrate academic excellence, creativity, and leadership by participating in prestigious
national and international conferences, publishing in top-ranked journals, winning
renowned competitions, and securing patents for their innovations.
Our faculty members are at the forefront of modern teaching and learning methodologies,
while also conducting groundbreaking research that is regularly published in leading
international scientific venues.
Our well-designed curricula are infused with Artificial Intelligence and cater for
the growing needs of our great and beloved nation in Computing fields such as Artificial
Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information
and Cybersecurity.
I warmly invite you to explore our website and to visit our campus. Experience our
state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories, witness our advanced teaching technologies,
and meet our motivated students, accomplished faculty, and dedicated staff, who together
exemplify the spirit and vision of CIT.
Prof. Khaled Shuaib
Acting Dean, College of Information Technology.
Vision, Mission & Goals
Vision
The Knowledge and Discovery hub for Information Technology
Mission
To ingrain a sustained societal impact through Information Technology education and
research.
College Goals:
- Graduate students with the knowledge and skills in Computing disciplines, including
Artificial Intelligence, to meet the job market needs.
- Achieve excellence in research and innovation relevant to the nation and the region.
- Provide students with fulfilling learning experience in accordance with international
accreditation standards, and in line with the job market needs.
- Enrich lives and improve UAE society through community engagement, knowledge transfer,
and industry partnership.
- Foster an environment of a diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and
staff.
Accreditation
All undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the College of Information Technology
(CIT) are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE Ministry
of Education.
The BSc in Information Technology, the BSc in Computer Science and the BSc in Information
Security programs in the CIT at the United Arab Emirates University is accredited
by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. In addition, the BSc in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET.
ABET accreditation provides assurance that a program meets the quality standards of
the profession for which that program prepares graduates.
About CAA
The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) is the UAE Federal Government Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Working
collaboratively with relevant international and local authorities in the Emirates,
the CAA has a key leadership role in securing and developing the quality of higher
education in the UAE. As a matter of the highest priority, it sets out to safeguard
academic standards, and to assure and enhance the quality of learning opportunities
provided for students in UAE’s higher education institutions (HEIs). It undertakes
licensure of HEIs in the UAE and accreditation of their award-bearing academic programs.
In order to be entered in the National Register and receive Federal Recognition any
HEIs offering post-secondary education in the UAE must receive institutional licensure
and accreditation of their degree, diploma and certificate programs that are of at
least one-year study duration. CAA accreditation incorporates recognition of Higher
Diploma (Advanced Diploma) Bachelor Degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate,
Master Degree and Doctorate Degree. These Degree ranges from level 6-8 as per National
Qualifications Framework (QFEmirates) of UAE
About ABET
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits programs in applied and natural
science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET accreditation provides
assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the
profession for which that program prepares graduates. ABET accredit programs, not
institutions and provides specialized accreditation for post-secondary programs within
degree-granting institutions already recognized by national or regional institutional
accreditation agencies or national education authorities worldwide. ABET accreditation
is voluntary, and to date, 4,773 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 42 countries
have received ABET accreditation. Over 200,000 students graduate from ABET-accredited
programs each year, and millions of graduates have received degrees from ABET-accredited
programs since 1932.
Facilities
The CIT is housed in the excellent College of Information Technology building, and
has embarked on an ambitious project to deliver laboratory education of an unprecedented
breadth and depth. The CIT boasts some of the most up-to-date laboratories in the
world. There are twenty specialized laboratories for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence,
Data Science, Information Security and Privacy, and Drones. We also have laboratories
specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT), Communication Networks, Grid and Cloud
Computing, Digital Hardware and Circuit Design, VLSI, and Immersive Learning.
Community Service
The College of Information Technology (CIT) has established three recurrent innovative
activities that contribute to the development of the local community. These include:
IT Marathon is an annual event run by CIT to nurture and further develop the youth’s
enthusiasm for information technology. Over 400 school pupils representing more than
70 schools nationwide in the UAE have been regularly taking part in the IT Marathon’s
annual competition since 2008. The event also includes interaction with school teachers
to bridge the gap between the education system and to share knowledge about contemporary
IT topics.
CIT has also been organizing the annual international conference on Innovations in
Information Technology since 2004. This conference brings together eminent research
scientists and prominent professionals from the IT industry to discuss with the wider
local community some of the contemporary developments which are at the forefront of
information technology, and their applications to better serve the local economy and
society.
The Cisco Academy at CIT offers students an opportunity to prepare for the CCNA industrial examination
by offering the CCNA exploration and discovery course modules. Interested students
from UAEU can take the course free of charge to strengthen their career prospects.
These courses can also be offered to members of the larger community to train and
certify the networking workforce in various organizations.
