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University of West London: Programs, Fees, Rankings, Admissions

UAE flag Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Private
Courses Offered
8+
Coed Status
Coed
Offering Scholarship
Yes
Accommodation
Yes
Updated on 18th Dec 2025

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Specialised Strengths / Niche Programmes

The RAK campus delivers career-oriented British degrees in high-demand fields like Computing and Business. Notably, the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance program provides students with eligibility for exemptions in nine ACCA papers.

Location Advantage

Located in the specialised RAKEZ Academic Zone, the campus offers a relatively affordable cost of living in the UAE and provides a strategic base for networking and career opportunities across the Northern Emirates (RAK, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Sharjah), while still being close to Dubai.

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Acceptance Rate

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Graduation Rate

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Student-Faculty Ratio

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Year Established

2017

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Accreditation

Grants UK University of West London degrees; recognized by Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge with “Diamond Rating” compliance in 2025 inspection.

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Campus Size

Located in RAKEZ Academic Zone

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Setting

Urban academic hub

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Mascot / Colors

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Global or National University Ranking

UWL is ranked in the UK among top modern universities by UK guides (e.g. Guardian). UWL RAK is not ranked independently in university league tables.

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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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UWL RAK offers undergraduate degrees (BA/BSc Hons) in Business, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, and Cyber Security, and postgraduate degrees (MBA/MSc) in Business Administration, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence.

Yes, it is quality-assured by its parent institution (UWL UK) and holds the "Diamond" rating in the RAKEZ-QAA UK Quality Evaluation Ranking 2023.

Requires a relevant academic qualification (high school or bachelor's degree) and proof of English proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 5.0-5.5+.

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

The annual tuition fees at the University of West London, Ras Al Khaimah, are approximately AED 32,000 per year for undergraduate programmes and AED 49,500 for the full postgraduate course (e.g., MBA).

Yes, the University of West London, Ras Al Khaimah, offers Meritorious Scholarships for undergraduate programmes, providing up to 45% off tuition fees based on Grade 12 results, and also offers Postgraduate Study Grants based on professional experience.

Yes, the University of West London, Ras Al Khaimah (UWL RAK), assists students with accommodation by partnering with purpose-built student housing providers, such as NEST by Aljada, which offers secure, furnished rooms and various amenities.

The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including specialised labs and study areas, and offers support for visas, accommodation, and transport.

The University of West London, Ras Al Khaimah, holds the QAA UK Diamond rating for quality. Its parent institution, the University of West London, is ranked 41st in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.
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