Founded in 2009, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Ras al-Khaimah (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Emirati higher education institution. American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 15-year-old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Emirati higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AURAK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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moderately selective
Name | American University of Ras Al Khaimah ![]() |
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Name (Non Latin) | الجامعة الأمريكية في رأس الخيمة |
Acronym | AURAK |
Founded | 2009 |
Motto | Academic Excellence, Redefined |
Colours | Red and white |
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Address | PO Box 10021 Ras al-Khaimah 10021 Ras al-Khaimah United Arab Emirates |
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+971 (7) 221 0500 |
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+971 (7) 221 0638 |
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The following American University of Ras Al Khaimah's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify American University of Ras Al Khaimah's academic range and degree level offering.
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7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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International students |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic American University of Ras Al Khaimah's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has American University of Ras Al Khaimah a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah has more than 400 international students.Tip: search for American University of Ras Al Khaimah's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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American University of Ras Al Khaimah has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).
American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a public higher education institution.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of American University of Ras Al Khaimah's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of American University of Ras Al Khaimah's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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American University of Ras Al Khaimah is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2009
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