The College of Communication was established in the academic year 2013/2014. Currently, the college offers one bachelor-level academic program in "Mass Communication in Public Relations". The program is a credit-hour based system, where the student must successfully complete studying (126) credit hours, equivalent to (42) academic courses, in order to obtain the bachelor’s degree. In addition, the college offers an associate diploma degree in "Public Relations", which requires successfully completing (66) credit hours, equivalent to the completion of (22) academic courses.

The College of Communication at the University of Fujairah is committed to the vision and mission of the University of Fujairah, which is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the United Arab Emirates. This commitment involves promoting enlightened thinking in line with the UAE Vision 2030 through the use of media and its diverse technological tools as the true interface of enlightened nations capable of contribution, progress, and prosperity.

At present, the College of Communication focuses on offering a Public Relations program, which was launched in the academic year 2013-2014. The college follows the credit hour system as the educational system at the University of Fujairah. Students must successfully complete 126 credit hours (42 courses) to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Communication with a specialization in Public Relations.

Welcome to the College of Communication, an oasis of knowledge and expertise blended with the authenticity derived from the heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The college aims to achieve international accreditation and has a clear strategy in the near future to introduce other specializations that align with the digital progress we are experiencing in the comprehensive technological revolution. We aspire to build a generation of media professionals capable of keeping pace with rapid developments, engaging with human societies, and wielding the weapons of knowledge, innovation, analytical skills, and systematic research.

Our college is committed to providing high-quality education based on keeping up with scientific advancements, enhancing critical thinking, utilizing applicable skills and innovation, and handling modern public relations tools in research and development, crisis solutions, analysis, measurement, and multimedia use.

The program is delivered in Arabic, with some courses offered in English to ensure that graduates are well-versed in the mechanisms of knowledge and practical application, acquiring vital skills that enable them to work in a variety of digital media platforms, satellite channels, radio stations, as well as in government and private sector public relations and communication departments.

Our college offers comprehensive and integrated education through suitable academic schedules for students. We are dedicated to providing the best services to our dear students and listening to their opinions for the purpose of improving quality standards. Our ambition remains for the College of Communication at the University of Fujairah to be one of the most prominent academic institutions in the field of communication and media sciences in the region, graduating media professionals capable of entering the job market with excellence.

Dr. Ahmed Mostafa Kamel
Dean of the College

College Vision:

Quality, perfection and distinction in providing advanced educational, research and community services, with the aim of preparing innovative and creative graduates who are capable of serving their country and society with proficiency and competence.

College Mission:

The College of Communication provides an advanced educational environment for the bachelor of Mass Communication in Public Relations. The college emphasizes the quality of the educational process, scientific research and interaction with the community in a way that contributes to achieving the vision of Fujairah University.

College Goals:

1. The College of Communication seeks to achieve the following goals:
   • Offering a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication in the Public Relations along the track of Mass Communication in Public Relations in accordance with the international quality standards.
   • Preparing qualified media cadres in Mass Communication in Public Relations capable of meeting the needs of the labor market in this field.
   • Providing a comprehensive and integrated educational environment that emphasizes the quality of teaching and learning outcomes.
   • Enhancing the Level of interaction and cooperation between the College of Communication at the University of Fujairah and media institutions in the country, community and the labor market in general.
   • Preparing students professionally and technically for the design, implementation and planning of all media and communication operations.
   • Creating critical and creative thinking in extending appropriate solutions to problems related to mass communication, public relations and advertising.
   • Qualifying graduates to pursue higher studies in media and communication in universities.

The College of Communication fully believes in the principle of social responsibility and the service of the local community. As such, the college is constantly involved in all activities in the local community of the Emirate of Fujairah on national and religious occasions and community activities. Furthermore, students are taught full courses to serve this goal such as digital social marketing course and the graduation project course. In addition, the college is keen to guide students, through the work placement course, to join public departments and private firms for field training. A training period of no less than sixteen weeks gives the students the opportunity to identify the nature of work after graduation. During this period, students and their faculty mentors are required to participate in all activities organized in the workplace, which in turn establishes a culture of community service among trainee students and achieve the social responsibility goal of the college.