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Licensure and Accreditation
Licensure & Accreditation
AURAK is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality through national licensure and accreditation, international institutional accreditation, and specialized accreditation and recognition of its academic programs.
AURAK’s accreditation portfolio reflects the University’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and internationally recognized standards.
UAE National Licensure & Accreditation
The Commission for Academic Accreditation
(CAA)
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah is officially licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to operate as a higher education institution from 1 August 2009 to 15 September 2026. AURAK’s academic programs are accredited through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Visit CAA
The Commission for Academic Accreditation
(CAA)The American University of Ras Al Khaimah is officially licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to operate as a higher education institution from 1 August 2009 to 15 September 2026. AURAK’s academic programs are accredited through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
International Institutional Accreditation
AURAK holds international institutional accreditation from recognized quality assurance and accreditation bodies in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC)
AURAK is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees . Questions about the accreditation of AURAK may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC)AURAK is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees . Questions about the accreditation of AURAK may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
(QAA)
AURAK holds international accreditation from QAA, the UK’s independent quality body for higher education.Click here to read our latest QAA report and here to view the Action Plan
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
(QAA)AURAK holds international accreditation from QAA, the UK’s independent quality body for higher education.
Click here to read our latest QAA report
and here to view the Action Plan
International School and Program Accreditation
In addition to institutional accreditation, AURAK academic programs hold specialized international accreditation and recognition from leading international bodies.
Engineering, Computing & Applied and Natural Sciences
(ABET)
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)BS in Computer Engineering,BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering,BS in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering,BS in Mechanical Engineering,BS in Chemical EngineeringComputing Accreditation Commission (CAC)BS in Computer ScienceApplied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC)BS in BiotechnologyClick Here to access ABET Accredited Programs
Engineering, Computing & Applied and Natural Sciences
(ABET)Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
- BS in Computer Engineering,
- BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
- BS in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering,
- BS in Mechanical Engineering,
- BS in Chemical Engineering
Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC)
- BS in Computer Science
Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC)
- BS in Biotechnology
Click Here to access ABET Accredited Programs
Business Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AURAK’s School of Business
(AACSB)
AURAK is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.AACSB accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process that includes a rigorous external review of a school's mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs.Click Here to access AACSB Accredited Programs
AURAK’s School of Business
(AACSB)AURAK is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
AACSB accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process that includes a rigorous external review of a school's mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs.
Click Here to access AACSB Accredited Programs
BSBA Major in Accounting BSBA Major in Finance / Finance and Financial Technologies
(ACCA)
AURAK has been granted exemption accreditation by ACCA for three out of the thirteen courses required for the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification for students who have completed the BSBA Major in Finance.Accounting: 4 examination exemptions.Finance: 3 examination exemptions.
BSBA Major in Accounting BSBA Major in Finance / Finance and Financial Technologies
(ACCA)AURAK has been granted exemption accreditation by ACCA for three out of the thirteen courses required for the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification for students who have completed the BSBA Major in Finance.
Accounting: 4 examination exemptions.
Finance: 3 examination exemptions.
BSBA Major in Finance / Finance and Financial Technologies
(CFA)
The Bachelor of Science in Business (Major in Finance) is affiliated with the CFA Institute.
BSBA Major in Finance / Finance and Financial Technologies
(CFA)The Bachelor of Science in Business (Major in Finance) is affiliated with the CFA Institute.
NAAB - National Architectural Accrediting Board
Bachelor of Architecture
CANDIDATE FOR ACCREDITATION
AURAK’S Architecture program was granted candidacy status for the following professional degree program in architecture:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
Program |
Bachelor in Architecture |
Credits |
161 |
Year candidacy awarded |
2022 |
Next visit |
Initial Accreditation, October 2026 |
Projected year to achieve initial accreditation |
2026 |
Earliest graduation date projected to meet NCARB education requirement: 2025
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