About University of Stirling Ras Al Khaimah
The University of Stirling, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Campus opened in September 2018 as the international branch campus of the University of Stirling, Scotland, which was itself founded by Royal Charter in 1967 as the first new university in Scotland in over 400 years. The RAK campus was launched in partnership with Planet CORE International Education, which provides non-academic operational support for the site.
Located at the entrance of RAK City near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the campus offers six undergraduate and two postgraduate degrees, including BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Management, Computing Science, Data Science, AI, and Software Engineering, all taught, examined, and accredited to the same standards as the UK campus in Stirling. The Business School holds AACSB accreditation, placing it among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.
More than 700 students are currently enrolled at the RAK campus, which celebrated its first graduating class in 2023 and recorded its highest graduation numbers yet in 2025. Students have the option to complete a semester at the Scotland campus, and the university reports a 93% graduate employment rate alongside the RAK Department of Economic Development's Diamond Quality Rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the University of Stirling RAK campus open?
The RAK campus opened in September 2018 as a branch of the University of Stirling, Scotland.
What degrees does University of Stirling RAK offer?
It offers six undergraduate and two postgraduate degrees, including Accounting and Finance, Management, Data Science, and Software Engineering.
Are Stirling RAK degrees the same as the UK campus?
Yes, degrees are taught, examined, and accredited to the same standards as the University of Stirling's campus in Scotland.
Is the Stirling RAK Business School accredited?
Yes, it holds AACSB accreditation, placing it among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.
Can students study part of their degree in Scotland?
Yes, students have the option to complete a semester at the University of Stirling's home campus in Scotland.
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