American University of Ras Al Khaimah

All students are encouraged by the university to join one of the many clubs that provide extracurricular activities that complement academic, civic, social, or recreational courses. Students can access information resources from the library that are timely, accurate, and effectively delivered.

Many outdoor sports fields, a multipurpose hall, a gym with modern exercise equipment, and other athletic facilities are available at the university. By providing a variety of sports programs, the sports activities seek to build and maintain physical fitness among all members of the university community.

Two cafes are operating on campus. Also, a few nearby cafes and markets are within walking distance from the campus.

The university is responsible for overseeing the residential facilities for students that are situated next to the AURAK campus. These halls provide separate housing for male and female students in a secure, pleasant environment resembling a studio. Students are drawn to these residential facilities due to their proximity to the university campus, which enables them to conveniently attend all the programs and events offered by the university.

The university provides a range of scholarships to assist students in gaining admission, tailored to meet their individual requirements. It offers scholarships and reduced tuition fees to full-time students from all countries who meet the necessary criteria for academic achievement. These scholarships aim to encourage students from Ras Al Khaimah, as well as those from other regions and countries, to enroll in the university's academic programs.

Merit Scholarships

• 75% President Scholarship
• 40% Dean’s Scholarship
• 25% AURAK Scholarship

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), UAE  is a non-profit and independent university providing an exceptional academic experience to students worldwide. The university is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, teaching, and community engagement. The campus spans over 1.3 million square feet and has modern facilities and a faculty that delivers an integrated American-style education for students to succeed in the global economy. 

With the support of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the University was initially founded as George Mason University, Ras Al Khaimah campus (GMU-RAK) in 2005. However, when George Mason University decided to cease its operations in Ras Al Khaimah in 2009, the Crown Prince issued a decree to establish the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in the same location. Students who had enrolled in GMU-RAK were allowed to either continue their studies at AURAK, transfer to GMU's main campus in Virginia, USA, or transfer to another educational institution.

The American University of Rask Al Khaimah (AURAK) is renowned for its excellent educational offerings and is widely regarded as one of the top universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The university has 22 programs available, with 18 at the undergraduate level and 4 at the graduate level. These programs are all accredited by the UAE's Ministry of Education through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Additionally, all nine engineering programs offered at AURAK have received accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The School of Business has also received a letter from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) acknowledging their initial self-evaluation report as part of the accreditation process.

AURAK aims to provide an excellent academic experience and is one of the top universities in the UAE, often featured on the list of top US universities and colleges in the region. It is located in Ras Al Khaimah, which is a short drive from Dubai.

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah provides various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines.

• Business and Management
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Media and design
• Education
• Biotechnology