Key Information about HUC

HUC counselors are available from 9AM to 09PM from Monday – Friday, +971 6 5441155. You may log on to our website www.hu.ac.ae for more information.

Horizon University College (HUC) (formerly Skyline University College) is a private higher education institution in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1990 by Kamal Puri, the university operated for over three decades in Sharjah before relocating to Ajman in 2025 under its new name, Horizon University College.

Horizon University College (HUC), Ajman, United Arab Emirates, is a licensed higher education institution approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). All academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), ensuring compliance with the national standards for higher education in the United Arab Emirates.

The HUC programs accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research are as follows:

1. Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in:
   • Human Resource Management
   • Innovation And Entrepreneurship
   • International Business
   • Marketing And Retail Management
   • Public Administration
   • Tourism And Hospitality Management

2. Bachelor of Business Administration In Accounting.
3. Bachelor of Science In Computer Science with Concentration in:
   • Artificial Intelligence
   • Software Engineering
4. Bachelor of Science In Information Technology with Concentration in Enterprise Computing.

HUC offers Undergraduate programs in Business and Information Technology under the School of Business; Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Tourism and Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing & Retail Management, Accounting and Finance, Public Administration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management.

The School of Computing offers cutting-edge undergraduate programs like Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering, in addition to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. These programs prepare students for careers in the tech-driven world.

Semester fee payment in cash or through debit/credit card  or Postdated  cheque(s) ( excluding the first installment ) or even direct debit  option with linking of debit/credit card  along with one security Postdated cheque amount of the full semester fee to be submitted  at  the  time  of  admission and even by the continuing students for the semester Re-Registration process to be completed by the student or the guardian. The security cheque will be returned at the end of each semester once the semester monthly fee installments are paid in full.

Students who do not require HUC visa can pay the fee on installment basis as per the payment mode & terms mentioned above.  International students have to pay the fee semester wise and students seeking visa letter from HUC have to pay the yearly fee in 3 installments – 1st installment is cash and remaining 2 are through Post Dated Cheques.

Any increase of fee depends on the strategic plan/finance department and prior information will be published officially regarding the same on website and student portal. 

HUC has three intakes in a year i.e; Summer, Spring & Fall. ( June/July, September & January)  

Horizon has over 15,000 Alumni from than 65 different nationalities providing cultural interaction to enhance understanding from different perspectives. Faculty members also are of different nationalities from UK, US, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Jordan, Palestine and other GCC countries.

Classes are held between 9:10 AM - 2:00 PM Monday to Thursday (morning classes) or 6:40 PM - 10:00 PM (evening classes) from Monday to Friday.

HUC offers Foundation in English, Math’s & Arabic classes for the students who are unable to meet the entrance placement requirements of any of the mentioned subjects.

Yes, International driving License is Valid in UAE. However, students need to apply for UAE driving license once their residence visa is stamped. HUC will be issuing an NOC letter to the students so they can apply for UAE driving license.

Student’s need to have a valid passport, valid UAE visa and an NOC from Horizon.

HUC has a canteen on campus where students can order meals during day time till late evening/night until 10:30 pm. There are many food outlets nearby the hostel providing take away facility and the telephone numbers are readily available.

Girl’s hostel facility is approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Horizon and transportation is provided at an additional cost. We are planning to have girl’s hostel facility within campus by next year.

Yes, friends can visit during day time between 10am -6pm.

HUC has a hostel in-charge and an additional HUC employee stays in the hostel to take care of the hostel students. Round the clock security is maintained.

The University provides bus facility for shopping to city Centre 3 times in a week. There are many grocery stores nearby the university providing free delivery services.

The hostel fee is charged on a half yearly basis, subject to minimum of one academic year.

Yes, hostel has indoor and outdoor sports facility like cricket field, football ground, basketball court, table tennis and well equipped gym.

Minimum of 75% attendance per course has to be maintained to be eligible to sit in the final exams.

The student has to submit his duty roster from his work place, the same must be signed by HR department. Request may be submitted to the administration department for an exemption, the application will be reviewed by the Head of Academic Support services and it is subject to approval only on case to case basis.