The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education. Its 1.3 million square foot campus delivers integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate programs.AURAK is officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates to award qualifications in higher education and is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). AURAK is internationally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the UK’s quality body for higher education.Most of our undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), while our School of Business is a member of AACSB. ACCA has also granted the School exemption accreditation for students who have completed the BSBA Major in Accounting or the BSBA Major in Finance.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.Home to more than 45 nationalities, AURAK provides the opportunity to learn intercultural competencies, which lay the foundation for living and working in a globally diverse world.