Sorbonne-Abu Dhabi presents world-class educational opportunities to Bahrainis and expats
Abu Dhabi, 14 March 2012 -Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi announces its participation in the forthcoming Bahrain Education and Training International Exhibition, a premier education show taking place from Tuesday, 13th March to Thursday, 15th March 2012 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Under the aegis of Campus France, Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi will have a stand in the French Pavilion (D19-D28) to showcase its world-class academic courses and state-of-the-art campus facilities to potential students, parents, career professionals, and academicians.
Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi offers unparalleled French education in the region with more than 34% of its students enrolled coming from all over the Gulf. Since the last participation in 2009, Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi has observed a growing number of applications from Bahraini students. Through this participation, the university aims boost the number of students, both nationals and expatriates, keen to continue their further education in the Gulf.
Prof. Dr. Jean Yves de Cara, Executive Director of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi said, "As an international university dedicated to meeting the needs of the region, we are pleased to participate in significant event to enhance awareness of the extensive Bachelors and Masters courses we offer. When the Bahrain Ministry announced the introduction of French courses in 2011 to five additional schools, this stressed the importance of our presence to correspond to the region's wide interest in French education. We are delighted by the opportunity from Campus France with whom we share a vision of promoting and upholding distinguished French education in the Middle East."
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers world-class education in the Gulf and its curriculum is on par with the curriculum offered in Paris with exclusively designed programmes to complement the region's progress. The French education system is renowned for its intense diligence, innovative approach and critical thinking abilities. Paris-Sorbonne University (Paris IV) is ranked among the top 20 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities, underpinning the importance of humanities and social science in a fast changing world.
Over the next few weeks, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will participate in several forthcoming exhibitions in different countries to promote the various academic programmes. These include the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), 19th to 21st April 2012 in Dubai and the International Higher Education Exhibition (GHEDEX), 23rd to 25th April 2012 in Oman.
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About Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi www.sorbonne.ae
Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a prestigious higher education institution that offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Social Science and Art, Law and Economics, and Business Management disciplines. Located on Al-Reem Island, Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers a world-class diploma, Sorbonne education in Abu Dhabi, with degrees granted by Paris that are globally recognized. The courses are exclusively delivered by lecturers from Paris following the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Established in May 2006, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and Paris-Sorbonne University, Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi combines the legacy and experience of two significant and legendary French universities - Paris-Sorbonne University, dedicated to arts and humanities, and Paris-Descartes University, specialized in Law, Political Science and Economics.
At present, more than 650 students from over 60 countries are enrolled at Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi for the new academic year 2011-2012.
For further Information, please contact:
Maysoon Barber, Public Relations
Tel: (+971) 2 656 9555/ Dir 9562
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Maysoon.Barber@PSUAD.AC.AE
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