American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)

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With the support of His Highness Sheik Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, the University was at first initiated as George Mason University, Ras Al Khaimah campus (GMU-RAK) in 2005. After George Mason University chose to end its operations in Ras Al Khaimah in 2009, the Crown Prince announced the foundation of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in a similar area. Students who had enlisted in GMU-RAK were given a chance to proceed at AURAK, transfer to GMU's primary campus in Virginia, USA, or transfer to another educational institute.

In recent years, the University has developed new educational programs, pulled in new personnel and staff, and essentially expanded its student enlistment. This quick change has required a versatile authoritative structure to oblige the effective and proficient delivery of programs and facilities. Thus, in 2013, VP positions were incorporated. As a significant aspect of a similar procedure, the Office of International Programs, the Teaching and Learning Center, the Development Office, and the Center for Continuing Education were altogether launched. The new authoritative structure also incorporated four academic schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Business, and the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

Today, AURAK's technique is to concentrate its endeavors on developing magnificence inside existing curricular offerings while enhancing regulations and methods across the University. Student enlistment is anticipated to prosper at an average yearly rate of 35% throughout the following five years. It is likewise expected that, with a persistently stable global economy, AURAK will catch the interest of teachers, market analysts, business people, and entrepreneurs who want to exploit the programs and facilities the foundation offers, meeting national and territorial workforce needs and acquiring the University regional and global acknowledgment.

Vision 

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah will be a leading establishment of advanced education through its education and research on the district.

Mission 

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a free, open, state-claimed, non-profit, coeducational foundation that offers undergrad and graduate degrees. AURAK is an establishment of advanced education that gives far-reaching academic programs founded based on the North American model and the Gulf area's social qualities. Its undergrad programs consolidate a reliable establishing in the significant subject with a broad general education, and its graduate programs train students for the demands of professional life.

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