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American University of Ras Al Khaimah

An American-curriculum university in Ras Al Khaimah, with engineering, business and architecture programmes.

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QS World #608QS World Rankings 2027
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About the university

Why students choose American University of Ras Al Khaimah

An American-curriculum university in Ras Al Khaimah, with engineering, business and architecture programmes.

We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

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Entry requirements

Applying from Jordan

Source: aurak.ac.ae

Non-UAE certificates

AURAK recognises other national certificates and converts their grades to the UAE equivalent. Minimums for the UAE curriculum are 65% for Mass Communication and 70% for Business, Biotechnology and Psychology.

Engineering

Engineering programmes need 75% (UAE Advanced or Elite track) or the equivalent, plus 80% in Maths and Physics (Maths and Chemistry for Chemical Engineering) or a pass in the Accuplacer test.

Computer Science & AI

Applicants need 80% in Maths and Physics at school, or a pass in the Accuplacer test.

English (bachelor's)

IELTS Academic 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 80, or a pass in the Oxford placement test on campus.

Master's entry

A bachelor's with a CGPA of at least 2.5/4.0 and IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105). The MBA and Executive MBA also require an interview.

Attestation

International students submit attested school certificates and get an equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education after arrival.

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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.

Fees and scholarships

What American University of Ras Al Khaimah costs

International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.

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Faculty Scholarship20%Incoming first-year students of all nationalities with at least 90% in high school. Dean's Scholarship30%Incoming first-year students with at least 94% in high school. Provost Scholarship40%Incoming first-year students with at least 97% in high school. Presidential Scholarship70%Incoming first-year students with at least 99% in high school and IELTS Academic 7.0 or equivalent.

Programmes

Popular courses at American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Bachelor'sComputing BSc Computer Science / Computer Engineering Course page MBABusiness Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1 year Course page MBABusiness Executive MBA Course page

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to American University of Ras Al Khaimah, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether American University of Ras Al Khaimah is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    We match you to the right course and intake.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at American University of Ras Al Khaimah: common questions

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Does American University of Ras Al Khaimah offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. Faculty Scholarship (20%); Dean's Scholarship (30%); Provost Scholarship (40%); Presidential Scholarship (70%). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into American University of Ras Al Khaimah?

GESCO applies to American University of Ras Al Khaimah by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.

Where is American University of Ras Al Khaimah?

American University of Ras Al Khaimah is in United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 2009.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to American University of Ras Al Khaimah?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to American University of Ras Al Khaimah directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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