Canadian International College - CIC (Sheik Zayed Campus) (Sheikh Zayed City)

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CIC is a Canadian Higher Institute that offers Bachelor Degrees only with a Canadian Learning Experience. CIC is the Cairo campus of Cape Breton University and University of Ottawa.

About CIC
The Canadian International College (CIC) was established in 2004, and is the first Canadian college in Egypt. CIC has programs in Business, Engineering and Mass Communication and grants both Canadian university degrees, and Egyptian degrees accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education. CIC's admission standards comply with admission requirements at its Canadian counterparts, CIC's ongoing quality assurance measures ensure CIC students receive the same programming as their counterparts in the Canadian Universities.

CIC Offers A Dual Degree
CIC offers both Canadian and Egyptian degrees, which students can earn at the same time. CIC's Canadian degrees are issued directly from the Canadian University, and are identical to the degrees received by Canadian students there. CIC's Egyptian degrees are accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education.
Professional Experience While Study (Co-operative Education Program)
It is CIC's mission to play a key role in the technological advancement of Egyptian industry. CIC is striving to provide industries with well-educated employees possessing the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience needed for such advancement.
The co-operative education internship program gives students the opportunity to enrich their education by alternating periods of classroom study with up to four periods of off-campus work experience. CIC provides its students with internship opportunities in some of the leading businesses in Egypt. Each work experience period is two-and-a-half to four months in duration, and involves students in supervised, paid, full-time work related to their areas of study.

The combination of theory and practice during the academic year provides a meaningful context for learning, in addition to providing students with the necessary skills to excel in their fields. CIC has mutual agreements with major local, Arab and international companies to provide Co-op jobs for its students.

DISCOVER CANADA
canada tripAt CIC, we offer students the opportunity to transfer to Canada during the course of their studies. This is more economically feasible than many other international study opportunities as Canada provides high quality education with lower tuition fees than those generally found in the US or the UK.
Upon completion of their studies, CIC students enrolled in the joint program are eligible for post-graduate studies anywhere in the world. CIC students graduating from Canada may apply for a Work Permit in Canada, enabling students to work in Canada for up to two years.


CAMPUS LIFE AT CIC
As much as CIC expects students to learn and excel in their academic studies, it also encourages them to live a full and well-rounded student life within the college. This is available through the diverse extracurricular activities offered by CIC.
CIC's Students' Union initiates programs and activities to serve both students and the community.
Students are encouraged to set up additional student clubs and organizations, which give them the opportunity to get to know other students, get involved in activities they enjoy, and share their interests with others.
CIC has a basketball court, a volleyball court and a soccer field. CIC has various sports teams. Students are encouraged to play, whether on a competitive level, or just for fun. An equipped gymnasium is also available for student use.

Mission and Statement
To graduate successful students with the skills to develop professional acumen with a global perspective who can take an active role in international progress.

Strategic Aims

The Canadian International College has, for nine years now, been dedicated to develop, establish & manage a college for advanced technology and to educate and train graduates to work in the fields of Engineering, Business, and Mass Communication where they will be valued for their specialized knowledge, and for their ability to research, communicate and solve problems.

CIC aims to:

* Transfer the extensive Canadian know-how and experience in technical and vocational education.
* Integrate academic study and applied learning with practical, paid work experience.

* Fulfill current and future market needs, taking into consideration globalization of business and industry.

* Form a strong alliance with local industry to meet the needs of the work-force market.
* Encourage social entrepreneurship and community development projects.

* Help improve the efficiency, competitiveness and profitability of industry and commerce in Egypt.

Our vision for the future is to build on this strong base to establish ourselves firmly among the world’s leading educational establishments.
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