Study Abroad

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. 

Yes, the university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in the United States, which can make student exchanges possible and the degrees transferable internationally. The university accreditations refer to the recognition provided by reputed bodies to educational institutions for their high-quality education and better student facilities. Accreditations are an important aspect to look at while you are shortlisting universities. This is because the accreditation can add credibility to the university and educational bodies that are providing the accreditation.

The University of Waikato acceptance rate is around 71% for Indian students. This means that Waikato Uni is less selective at the time of admission. 

Those students who want to take admisison to the UG courses of the Uni of Waikato must have completed Class 12 with 75% average overall and minimum 60% in Class 12 English. Whereas for admission to the Master's courses, Indian students should have a Bachelor's degree. 

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.

For admission to Waikato Uni, Indian students have to submit IELTS or equivalent test scores. Here are the minimum scores required for Waikato Uni admission-

For admission to Waikato Uni, Indian students have to submit IELTS or equivalent test scores. Here are the minimum scores required for Waikato Uni admission-

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. 

In total, there are 3 campuses of the University of Waikato. Hamilton is the main campus of this university. It is located in Hamilton city. This campus has 3 halls of residences. Sports courts, gym, cafes and shops are all there at Hamilton campus. At Hamilton campus, 120+ courses are offered. 

Other campus of Waikato University NZ is located in the heart of one of the New Zealand's coastal regions. It offers 50+ courses in the study fields like Aquaculture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Geography, etc.