American University Of Ras Al Khaimah

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education. Its staggering 1.3 million square foot campus delivers integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. Our strong partnership agreements with leading regional and international organizations enable our students and graduates to gain the necessary work experience, knowledge, and tools to make meaningful contributions as professionals in their field on a global level. At AURAK, we are committed to sustainable investment and do not invest in fossil fuels. Instead, we concentrate our investment on the local community and environmentally sustainable enterprises. AURAK’s strong commitment to sustainable investment reflects our responsibility to promote environmentally responsible practices and protect our planet’s future.

Attending AURAK will give you the academic skills and professional preparation necessary to succeed in your chosen profession. We encourage you to cultivate new friends, attend university events, join clubs and organizations, participate on athletic teams, and attend programs and activities planned appropriately to keep you safe and healthy. AURAK’s learning and teaching culture is student-focused, with an emphasis on active learning by students. To realize this emphasis on active learning, the university expects all faculty members to demonstrate their use of a variety of high-impact educational practices as described by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. These practices, such as small-group collaborative projects, writing intensive courses, internships, and undergraduate research, are intended to promote deep learning and application of knowledge and skills by AURAK students. Included in this focus on applying what has been learned is the recognition that community service is an important component of the intellectual development of students. Across academic programs, AURAK addresses sustainability by nurturing an appreciation of the shared responsibility of humankind to preserve planet Earth for future generations.