CUD environmental program becomes first in the Middle East to receive ECO Canada accreditation

CUD environmental program becomes first in the Middle East to receive ECO Canada accreditation

Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has become the first university in the Middle East to achieve accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Environmental Health Management program, from the esteemed sector body, Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada). Following a thorough assessment, the program has proved to meet the international standard of excellence in environmental practice, aligning with the evolving demands of the global environmental workforce.

ECO Canada is an internationally recognized, independent steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across a diverse range of industries. Striving to advocate for sustainable economic growth, the organization has a primary focus on environmental care. For more than three decades, ECO Canada has collaborated with academia, industry, and the government, accrediting post-secondary environmental programs at many of the premier universities across Canada. The accreditation process endorses global programs that are committed to delivering high-quality education, accountability, and public trust.

Dr. Aseel Takshe, Head of CUD’s Department of Public Health, commented “It is recognition like this that sets Canadian University Dubai apart in its academic offering. We are honored by this endorsement, which demonstrates that the Environmental Health Management program meets the rigorous employability standards that ECO Canada expects from the programs