Abu Dhabi 3rd May 2014 - Paris - Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will host, at its Reem Island campus on Tuesday 6th of May, students from all undergraduate specializations in an open day to learn more about the Masters programs on offer at the university. The annual forum is dedicated to introducing prospective students and parents to the Masters programs delivered by Sorbonne Abu Dhabi. An academic team from the university will deliver informational presentations to the visitors and offer advice on available courses and admissions requirements for each program.
The forum is an opportunity for students and graduates to engage in person with Sorbonne Abu Dhabi admissions officers who will provide them with useful academic guidance, in addition to benefiting from the experiences of recent alumni and current graduate students and learning about graduate admissions test preparation, the application process, and scholarships.
Sorbonne Abu Dhabi offers a wide range of distinguished and globally-recognized study programs and draws students from across the UAE, the GCC and the MENA region, among others. Indeed, students enrolled at the university hail from over 70 different countries worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Eric Fouache, Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Vice-Chancellor, said, "The event will be a perfect opportunity to discover our Masters programs, which are taught in English, and will be invaluable for students to interact with professionals and alumni and meet our faculty while learning about our graduate tracks that cater to the demands of the regional job market.
"Sorbonne Abu Dhabi's graduate programs are a key focus of the university's strategic plan, in alignment with the UAE Vision 2021 and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. Sorbonne Abu Dhabi is determined to fulfill its fundamental functions in disseminating knowledge and building balanced and sustainable partnerships with existing institutions in the UAE and the region to serve the best interests of students, faculty and economic organizations. Sorbonne Abu Dhabi aims to groom emerging generations for successful careers and to graduate students who will contribute to shaping the future of the UAE as well as to support and foster socio-economic development and spearhead educational advancement.
The relation between students and institutions is a critical priority of the strategy adopted by Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, especially given that such innovative interactions and exchanges with institutions give students the needed maturity to deal with the professional world. Sorbonne Abu Dhabi also creates collaborations with private- and public-sector institutions based on integrated focuses and objectives, including continuing education, research, sponsorship and educational and cultural communication.
The event gives students the chance to explore multiple options for graduate study at a world-class university of the caliber of Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, in addition to benefiting from the valuable advice of experts on study tracks, academic courses, and eligibility.
The event will feature an extensive presentation about Sorbonne Abu Dhabi's graduate study system, its rigorousness and approaches, in addition to information on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), to help students and parents better understand the advantages of this system. The event will highlight Sorbonne Abu Dhabi's role in the academic life of its students of all backgrounds as well as the benefits of studying at a francophone university.
About Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi:
Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi university was established in May 2006, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and Paris-Sorbonne University. Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi is an Emirati university, that benefits from the 760 years of experience of the prestigious Sorbonne, with a state-of-the-art campus located on Al Reem island combining comfort with the efficiency of new technologies. The method, the education, the degrees however are French, issued by the University of Paris-Sorbonne in the field of Humanities, by the University of Paris-Descartes for Law, Management and Economics and by Pierre and Marie Curie University in science. Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers world-class degrees, both in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, following the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and also accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is devoted to Abu Dhabi's vision of creating a cultural and scientific hub, and is an agent to realize this 2030 vision by delivering the future Emirati and international workforce and contributing to support the UAE's economic diversification.
For further Information, please contact:
Ana Perez Lanzac
Tel: (+971) 2 656 9555/ Dir 9560
Ana.Lanzac@psuad.ac.ae
www.sorbonne.ae
© Press Release 2014
