Royal Roads University — Ras Al Khaimah
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Tuition / year
AED 55,000 – AED 80,000/yr
Students
300
International
80%
QS World
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About Royal Roads RAK
The first Canadian public university branch campus in the MENA region, opened in Ras Al Khaimah in 2025, offering applied business and management programs.
- ✓Established 2025
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Business & Management
Accreditation: RAK DOK licensed; Canadian accreditation via Royal Roads University
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 60,000 |
| MBA | Master | 2 yrs | AED 80,000 |
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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