About American University of Ras Al Khaimah

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education that delivers an integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on regional culture, innovation, and academic excellence. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master's degrees, and holding international accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) — the UK's quality body for higher education — AURAK upholds the highest international standards of academic quality and institutional integrity. With a growing portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning engineering, science, business, arts, humanities, and social sciences, AURAK prepares students to become skilled, globally aware, and socially responsible professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to the UAE's knowledge-based economy and the wider world. Deeply committed to research, innovation, and community engagement, AURAK continues to strengthen its academic offerings, research capabilities, and industry partnerships as it builds on its well-established reputation as one of the leading universities in the Northern Emirates and a proud contributor to the educational excellence of the UAE.