Universities in Ras Al Khaimah (2026)
Ras Al Khaimah has become a hub for affordable international education, with the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), the specialist RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, and a cluster of UK branch campuses in the RAKEZ Academic Zone offering British degrees from as little as ~AED 27,000 per year.
Below are the universities in Ras Al Khaimah. Compare fees, programs and scholarships to find your fit.
RAKMHSU
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The first specialized medical university in the northern emirates, offering medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing programs in Ras Al Khaimah.
Tuition / year
AED 55,000 – AED 110,000/yr
Affordability
Moderate
Stirling RAK
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The Ras Al Khaimah campus of Scotland's University of Stirling, awarding UK degrees in accounting, finance, business, computing and data science.
Tuition / year
AED 40,000 – AED 43,000/yr
Affordability
Affordable
AURAK
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
A government-affiliated American-model university in Ras Al Khaimah, awarding US-accredited degrees in engineering, business, arts & sciences and education.
Tuition / year
AED 45,000 – AED 65,000/yr
Affordability
Affordable
Bolton RAK
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The first British university campus in Ras Al Khaimah (since 2008), awarding UK degrees in engineering, business, psychology, accountancy and law with on-site residences.
Tuition / year
AED 27,500 – AED 33,000/yr
Affordability
Very Affordable
Royal Roads RAK
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The first Canadian public university branch campus in the MENA region, opened in Ras Al Khaimah in 2025, offering applied business and management programs.
Tuition / year
AED 55,000 – AED 80,000/yr
Affordability
Moderate
BCU RAK
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The Ras Al Khaimah campus of the UK's Birmingham City University in the RAKEZ Academic Zone, awarding UK degrees in engineering, computing, business and accounting.
Tuition / year
AED 40,000 – AED 48,000/yr
Affordability
Affordable
UWL RAK
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The UK University of West London's first overseas branch campus, in the RAKEZ Academic Zone, awarding UK degrees in business, accounting, computing and cyber security.
Tuition / year
AED 32,000 – AED 34,000/yr
Affordability
Very Affordable
Bath Spa RAK
Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The Ras Al Khaimah academic centre of the UK's Bath Spa University, awarding UK degrees in business, creative computing and psychology.
Tuition / year
AED 30,000 – AED 40,000/yr
Affordability
Affordable
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which universities are in Ras Al Khaimah?＋
RAK is home to AURAK (US-accredited), RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, and UK branch campuses including the University of Bolton, University of Stirling, University of West London, Bath Spa University and Birmingham City University, plus Canada's Royal Roads University.
Can I get a UK degree affordably in Ras Al Khaimah?＋
Yes. UK branch campuses in RAK award British degrees with tuition from around AED 27,000–48,000 per year — significantly cheaper than studying in Dubai or the UK itself.