Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University organizes its annual Open Day

In light of its strategy to attract the best young and excellent talent in the UAE and the region, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi organizes its annual Open Day under the theme “Your First Steps towards the Future”, on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M at the Atrium, on its campus in Reem Island. Around 1500 students, faculty, professionals and parents are expected to take part in this event.

Open Day aims to shed light on the Academic programmess and specializations offered by PSUAD, as well as give participants an opportunity to take a tour of the campus and meet with the heads of Bachelors and Masters programmes. Open day will also feature a number of workshops and interactive panel discussions revolving around the Academic programmes offered by PSUAD, which includes 11 BA and 13 MA programmes.

Commenting on the Open Day initiative, Dr. Fatima Saeed Al Shamsi, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Administrative Affairs at PSUAD said: “Open Day reflects PSUAD’s unremitting efforts to attract excellent students, both nationals and expatriates, who wish to start or pursue their educational journeys in one of the best universities, locally and internationally.”

Al Shamsi continued: “In line with the theme ‘Your First Steps towards the Future’, we have chosen this year to focus on introducing students to the French education system, including the Higher education system, and showcasing all the different advantages it provides, as well as promoting the integrated services and activities that we offer. Through this strategy, we seek to highlight the critical role PSUAD plays in supporting students and participants in the long run, to guarantee the best academic and learning path for them.”

Dr. Francois Xavier Romanacce, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at PSUAD added: “We aim through Open Day initiative, to introduce visitors to all our BA and MA programmes, in order to facilitate their selection process in choosing the field they would like to join. Faculty from various departments and sections will make a short presentation of their Bachelor, cursus and job opportunities, and then be available to answer questions and queries, giving participants all the needed information.  We are also organizing a number of workshops for the students, faculty and parents to provide them with a deeper understanding of the French Higher Education system, and equip them with the needed tools to support students in their education journey.”

Romanacce added: “We expect around 1500 participant during the Open Day in addition to around 900 students currently studying at PSUAD. This will indeed give visitors an opportunity to meet students, network and share experiences, and ask them about their personal experiences at PSUAD.”

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi combines the legacy and experience of three significant and legendary French universities – Paris-Sorbonne, Paris-Descartes and UPMC – offering world-class degrees in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We follow the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and are also accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Research.