Albertus Magnus College, Skyline University College Launch Pathway Program
Empowering Global Academic Journeys
New Haven, Conn, Sharjah, UAE, May 21, 2024 – Albertus Magnus College is proud to announce its latest collaboration with Acadeum (USA) and Skyline University College (UAE), introducing a dynamic 2+2 Pathway Program aimed at empowering students to excel in a global academic journey.
The newly launched Pathway Program is coordinated through Acadeum, the largest course sharing network in higher education, and offers students the opportunity to start their degree in the UAE or other countries, and seamlessly transition to the United States to complete their studies. In the traditional four-year bachelor’s degree model, this innovative program enables students to complete their initial two years at Skyline, followed by two years to earn their degree at Albertus, the most diverse Catholic college in New England.
"The Dominican tradition that informs our education at Albertus Magnus College dates back more than eight centuries and has global reach," said Albertus President, Marc M. Camille, Ed.D. "Our liberal arts-based education supported by experiential learning prepares Albertus graduates for immediate and long-term career success, not just in Connecticut and our region, but across the globe. Over its nearly one-hundred-year history, Albertus has a tradition of welcoming and serving well international students, and this agreement is an exciting next chapter."
Prof. Mohammad In’airat, Vice Chancellor of Skyline University College, emphasized the importance of a solid foundation, stating, "I am proud to witness the launch of our innovative 2+2 Pathway Program with Albertus Magnus College. This partnership epitomizes our commitment to excellence in education, empowering students to pursue their academic goals while embracing diverse perspectives. It reflects our dedication to shaping future leaders prepared for the global landscape."
During the first two years at Skyline University College, students will receive a comprehensive foundation in their chosen field of study, benefitting from the institution's state-of-the-art facilities and supportive learning environment. These formative years are instrumental in fostering essential skills, acquiring knowledge, and establishing a robust academic and personal preparation.
Upon successful completion and fulfillment of the two-year program and student visa-related procedures, Skyline students will have a streamlined pathway to continue their academic pursuits at Albertus Magnus. The final two years at Albertus will enable students to study in New Haven, a culturally diverse city renowned for its culture and international educational environment, culminating in the attainment of their baccalaureate degree from Albertus. The Pathway Program offers students a unique opportunity to experience the best of both worlds. With flexible academic pathways and affordable tuition, students can explore global education opportunities while preparing for a successful future.
About Albertus Magnus College
Albertus Magnus College, founded in 1925, is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. As New England's most diverse Catholic College, Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For eight consecutive years, graduating classes at Albertus have achieved post-graduate employment and graduate school success at a rate of at least 95%. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and 12 graduate programs. Proud to enroll a student body where more than half of its students come from minority backgrounds with nearly the same percentage of undergraduates receiving Federal Pell Grants and being first generation college goers, Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's degree programs in Nursing, General Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Public Health, and Supply Chain Management; among its graduate programs is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program. Just two years from its historic 100 th Anniversary Year, the College is implementing its Albertus 2025: Lighting the Way to a Second Century strategic plan, which articulates an inspiring, bold vision to "be a destination liberal arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and success." To learn more, please visit albertus.edu.