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Northwood University, RAK IPC: Programs, Fees, Rankings, Admissions

UAE flag Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates • Private
Courses Offered
4+
Coed Status
Coed
Offering Scholarship
Yes
Accommodation
Yes
Updated on 18th Dec 2025
Universities Northwood University, RAK IPC

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Specialised Strengths / Niche Programmes

The RAK IPC is a specialist business school offering U.S.-accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees with a core philosophy centered on entrepreneurialism and the free-enterprise system. All BBA majors include the opportunity to complete a minor in Business Analytics in keeping with modern industry demand.

Location Advantage

Located in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) Academic Zone, the university benefits from a growing educational ecosystem. RAK is highlighted as an attractive and safe location to study, and the UAE itself is a major global business hub. The region is highly ranked for entrepreneurship (Ras Al Khaimah is ranked #1 globally for entrepreneurship by the GEM Report 2023-2024).

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Acceptance Rate

Not publicly disclosed

Graduation Rate

Not publicly disclosed

Student-Faculty Ratio

Not publicly disclosed

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Year Established

2021; home campus established in 1959.

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Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission (HLC), USA; Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); Licensed by the RAKEZ Academic Zone; Educational permit issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAKDOK)

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Campus Size

42,000 square feet (shared facility).

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Setting

Urban

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Student Enrollment

Not specified

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International Students

Aims to attract a diverse set of students from Asia, Europe, and Africa.

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Global or National University Ranking

The RAK IPC does not hold a primary global ranking as an independent entity. Its degrees are awarded by the main Northwood University, USA

Program-Specific Ranking

The home university's business programs are accredited by the ACBSP.

National Ranking

Not specified

Reputation

Positions itself as the 'Best Value American Education Destination' in the UAE, providing a high-quality, cost-effective education.

Research Output

The RAK IPC's focus is on practical, career-focused, experiential learning aligned with the American free-enterprise system.

International Collaborations

Northwood University, USA, Western International College (WINC - Non-Academic Infrastructure Provider), Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), and the Knowledgucate Group of Institutions.

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Location
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Phone
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Email
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titelIconCommonly Asked Questions

The university offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in Finance, Management, Marketing, and Hospitality Management.

Yes, it is licensed by the RAKEZ Academic Zone and holds an educational permit from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAKDOK).

Applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12. English proficiency (IELTS and TOEFL) is also required, but a waiver may be possible if the language of instruction at the previous institution was English.

You can apply through us by completing your profile, or apply online via the university's official website.

The BBA programs have a tuition fee of AED 12,500 per semester, resulting in an annual cost ranging from AED 25,000 – AED 35,000, depending on the program duration.

Yes, the university offers Academic Merit Scholarships. Additionally, payment plans (two installments per semester for tuition) and sibling scholarships may be available.

Yes, on-site student residences are available, managed by EDRAK, offering furnished rooms, separate facilities for male and female students, and common amenities.

The facilities include classrooms, lecture halls, a library, and engineering/computing laboratories. Student support services include academic advising, career counseling, mentorship programs, and a dedicated Student Council.

It is known for delivering a high-quality, U.S.-accredited business degree at an affordable cost and is positioned as the 'Best Value American Education Destination' in the UAE.
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