Birmingham City University — Ras Al Khaimah
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Tuition / year
AED 40,000 – AED 48,000/yr
Students
700
International
75%
QS World
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About BCU RAK
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.
- ✓Established 2020
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Engineering & Computing
Accreditation: RAK DOK licensed; UK accreditation via Birmingham City University
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEng Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 45,000 |
| BSc Computing & IT | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 45,000 |
| BA Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 42,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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