Ten Reasons to Attend AURAK
Ten Reasons to Attend AURAK
Accreditation
All of AURAK’s 22 academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). The University is also accredited from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), while individual programs are also in the process of gaining international accreditation from bodies such as ABET and AACSB.
American Education
AURAK provides an integrated North American-style, undergraduate and graduate education, with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. The North American model of higher education not only emphasizes the cultivation of specific skills in a variety of academic fields, but promotes general education courses through which students encounter new ideas and are encouraged to think critically about local and global issues.
English Language
AURAK gives students the opportunity to become fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction. By the time of graduation all of our students have developed a full professional proficiency in English, thus maximizing their prospects in terms of professional careers and further studies.
Faculty
AURAK boasts a world-class, vastly-experienced and highly-accomplished faculty from all corners of the globe, ensuring that students receive the highest possible standard of education, equipping them to become leaders in their field of study, and preparing them to enter the working world as well-rounded, global citizens.
Affordable Fees
AURAK offers affordable fees in comparison to competitors in other emirates.
Location
Nestled between the picturesque Hajar mountain range and the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a great place to study. There is always something to do.
Take a trip to the UAE’s highest point, eat out at the mall and watch the sun set on one of Ras Al Khaimah’s several public beaches, all in one day. Ras Al Khaimah is also just a 45-minute drive from Dubai.
Multicultural
AURAK is extremely proud of its diverse student body. A total of 42 nationalities from five continents mean that learning does not only take place in the classroom.
Ownership
AURAK is a not-for-profit, public university, 100% owned by the government of Ras Al Khaimah. As a government institution, AURAK has a secure and stable future.
Safe, Supportive Environment
The United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah, and AURAK offer an environment that provides personal security and safety. You will study in English and live in the comfortable, culturally fascinating and diverse region of the world.
Study Abroad
Thanks to agreements with numerous international institutions, you will have the opportunity to spend a semester, year, or summer session abroad. AURAK has partner universities in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany and Korea.
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Accreditation
All of AURAK’s 22 academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). The University is also accredited from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), while individual programs are also in the process of gaining international accreditation from bodies such as ABET and AACSB.
American Education
AURAK provides an integrated North American-style, undergraduate and graduate education, with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. The North American model of higher education not only emphasizes the cultivation of specific skills in a variety of academic fields, but promotes general education courses through which students encounter new ideas and are encouraged to think critically about local and global issues.
English Language
AURAK gives students the opportunity to become fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction. By the time of graduation all of our students have developed a full professional proficiency in English, thus maximizing their prospects in terms of professional careers and further studies.
Faculty
AURAK boasts a world-class, vastly-experienced and highly-accomplished faculty from all corners of the globe, ensuring that students receive the highest possible standard of education, equipping them to become leaders in their field of study, and preparing them to enter the working world as well-rounded, global citizens.
Affordable Fees
AURAK offers affordable fees in comparison to competitors in other emirates.
Location
Nestled between the picturesque Hajar mountain range and the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a great place to study. There is always something to do.
Take a trip to the UAE’s highest point, eat out at the mall and watch the sun set on one of Ras Al Khaimah’s several public beaches, all in one day. Ras Al Khaimah is also just a 45-minute drive from Dubai.
Multicultural
AURAK is extremely proud of its diverse student body. A total of 42 nationalities from five continents mean that learning does not only take place in the classroom.
Ownership
AURAK is a not-for-profit, public university, 100% owned by the government of Ras Al Khaimah. As a government institution, AURAK has a secure and stable future.
Safe, Supportive Environment
The United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah, and AURAK offer an environment that provides personal security and safety. You will study in English and live in the comfortable, culturally fascinating and diverse region of the world.
Study Abroad
Thanks to agreements with numerous international institutions, you will have the opportunity to spend a semester, year, or summer session abroad. AURAK has partner universities in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany and Korea.
