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Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi welcomes more than 1000 visitors for its Open Day

Future students to get an exclusive glimpse into a typical day in the Al Reem campus
Abu Dhabi, 22 February 2012 - Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is holding its Open Day for prospective students today Wednesday, 22 February 2012 at its Al Reem Island campus. With more than 1000 visitor who have confirmed their attendance, the Open Day is taking place from 9.00 am to 7 pm, offering potential students and their families to discover more about the ten bachelors and ten masters programmes offered, admission procedures, meet current students and staff, tour the campus and accommodation facilities and gain a comprehensive understanding into university life.

The Open Day is carefully structured to offer future students a first-hand insight into a typical university day at Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, where are present more than 650 high-calibre students from over 60 countries are enrolled into its tailor-made diverse programmes catering for the needs of the region. Acting as ambassadors of the University, present students, academics and staff are leading visitors and their family members on guided class and campus tours throughout the day which is an ideal occasion for informal, informative chats that provide a better comprehension about various aspects of university life and the close-knit Sorbonne 'family'. To add an exciting dimension to this day and to emphasise the ease of learning French, there will be hourly language workshop classes.

The Bachelor degree admissions presentations commenced from 10 am and will continue every hour until 2pm while the core Master Programme Presentation will take place at 4.30 pm when potential students can meet the alumni. They will also have the opportunity to easily interact with faculty members and presently enrolled PSUAD students. Furthermore, with the assistance of a dedicated Admissions team, keen students have the convenience of immediately applying to PSUAD.

Prof. Dr. Jean Yves de Cara, Executive Director of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi said: "We are delighted with the positive response to our Open Day, today we are receiving over 1000 prospective students and their families, an increased from the 600 visitors we received during last year Open Day. If we link this to enrollment we can expect a significant increase. Sorbonne is committed to delivering the future Emirati and international workforce and supporting the UAE's economic diversification to become a knowledge-base economy."

Muzna Al Zouabi, current student, added, "Attending the Open Day last year sealed my decision about joining Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. I liked the rapport with those I met, the warm atmosphere and I'm glad I took the time to attend for a brief taste of university life. I encourage those interested pursuing further education to attend this Open Day for a rewarding academic opportunity that is exactly the same as studying in Paris. We graduate here in Abu Dhabi with a worldwide recognized Paris-Sorbonne diploma."

The ten Bachelor's degrees offered at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi include Applied Foreign Languages (LFA); Economics and Management; French and Comparative Literature; Geography and Planning; History of Art and Archaeology; Law; Information and Communication; and Hotel Management and. The ten Master Programmes are specially developed to complement the region's requirements and these include Banking and Finance; HR Management; History of Art and Museum Studies; International Business; International Law, Diplomacy and International Relations; Marketing, Management, Communication and Media; Publishing, Information and Multimedia; Urban and Regional Planning; Performing Art Management; and Teaching French as a Foreign Language. There are also French intensive evening classes for the benefit of working professionals wanting to upgrade their skills.

On the Open Day, students have access to the university's extensive state-of-the-art facilities that not just boosts their knowledge but also promotes wellbeing and includes a library housing 90,000 printed books and 60,000 e-books, and a unique sports centre. The spacious classrooms are equipped with the latest technology including simultaneous translation. Additionally, as part of its cultural initiatives, the university organises events that expose students to a wide range of cultural projects, arts exhibitions and conferences that increases the students' participation in society and form vital business and social community ties.

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