Higher education

One mobile app for a UAE university

7modules in one app for students and staff

UAE university (name withheld), with a regional partner

1codebase for iOS and Android

7modules in one app

SSOuniversity sign-on

Client: UAE university (name withheld), with a regional partner
Industry: Education
Region: UAE
Engagement: End-to-end, with a regional partner
Platforms: iOS and Android, one codebase

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The challenge

A university in the UAE wanted one mobile app for its students, faculty and staff. Students moved between several portals for lectures, news, events and directories, important announcements were often missed, and staff contact details were hard to find.

What the system had to handle

One app for students, faculty and staff on iOS and Android
Sign-in through the university's existing single sign-on
Announcements that reach the whole campus in time
Self-service information that reduces enquiries to administration

Our role

End-to-end technology partner, working with a regional partner: mobile app, backend, database, push notifications, single sign-on integration and app store release.

How it works

What the app brings together

Students

Daily schedule

Built

Today's lectures with time, venue and instructor, with push reminders

Everyone

Campus life

Built

News and announcements by category, events with add-to-calendar, and a photo gallery

Everyone

People and programs

Built

Department-wise staff directory with search, and programs with admission requirements and credit hours

Results

1codebase for iOS and Android

7modules for students and staff

SSOuniversity single sign-on

Azurecloud deployment

Centralized access reduced time spent searching for university information
Timely notifications increased participation in campus events
Self-service directory and program information reduced enquiries to administration
One codebase released on iOS and Android at the same time