American University

Dubai is approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours away from AURAK by car, making its location prestigious. The distance is 118 kilometers. The exquisite location of mountains, beaches and marshy lands at Ras Al Khaimah is not just a tourist attraction but also a gateway to a career. All the major companies of e-commerce and IT can be found in the smart cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With a reputed degree programme at a nearby institute, you can get high-paying jobs and practical experience with industry exposure at University of Ras Al Khaimah.

Yes, AURAK has a huge campus with housing facilities for students. The university offers 6 gender segregated halls for single and double room accommodations. For those international students travelling from the other emirates, they can avail themselves of accommodation facilities there. The university accommodation is beside the University Ras Al Khaimah road at a 10-minute distance from the study Schools. The university offers modern residences with wardrobes, study tables, bedding and other necessary furniture. 

Technology, Business and other IT courses of engineering are among the most popular courses in the UAE in accordance with the rapidly changing tech market. The famous and strong marketplaces, like that of Dubai, highly demand tech enthusiasts and startup ideas with high skills in business management. This is why Technology, Business and other IT courses are among the most popular at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. The smart cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi can get high paying jobs for graduates from top UAE-accredited and US-accredited universities nearby.

Management Studies and Business School of AURAK is the most popular and reputed field of study in accordance with the courses Business Analytics, Finance and Financial Technologies (FinTech) and Hospitality & Tourism Management courses. The Business School of AURAK aims to establish degree programs that balance both practical and theoretical knowledge. Such degree programs foster early entrepreneurial skills and aim to transform students into employable graduates. Many programs of the Business School at AURAK are QS accredited.

Yes, AURAK requires the proficiency test for the English language as all the courses are taught in English. An IELTS score of 5 and a TOEFL ibt score of 61 is required. The best part about this requirement is that it is easy to achieve, and you can complete this after admission. Other than this, the admission requires a minimum of 65- 80% aggregate in high school or an equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education, Dubai. For master's admission, there is a minimum requirement of 2.5 CGPA. 

According to the QS rankings, AURAK is ranked in the top 600 universities in the world, but nationally, it comes under the top 10 UAE universities according to the Shiksha popularity ranks. Shiksha courses rank Management and business courses at the top 10 universities, whereas QS Global ranks the MBA courses at 301. The university is globally reputed and internationally recognised with multiple partnerships abroad. 

The American University of Ras Al is a non-profit institution and a public University. The university is located in Ras Al Khaimah. The university is in partnership with many global institutions with universities from the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States for a globally connected educational environment. At AURAK leaders believe that global networks can help in bridging the opportunity and impact gap between students.

If you are not a dependent of full-time AURAK faculty and staff members, you are not eligible for a 100 % tuition fee waiver, but high academic credits can get you 40-20% of tuition fee waiver. To promote accessible education for all the university also offers other scholarships, such as Athletic scholarships, scholarships for siblings and partners. The scholarships offered are also secondary and an initial deposit is to be paid at the time of admission. You can check total fees at Shiksha AURAK Fees page.

The estimated AURAK fee for each semester varies from programme to program. It approximately ranges from INR 15.08 L to 16.77 L for Undergraduate programs to INR 2.32 L to 14.59 L for graduate programs. The living cost of studying at AURAK may vary from person to person. Tuition fee includes the amount required for completing a degree at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.