AURAK Open Day Deemed Huge Success

Over one hundred students came through the doors of The American University of Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday April 10 when the university staged an Open Day featuring a free of charge fall application. "We're extremely pleased with the high level of interest by secondary school students and their parents" stated university president, Professor Sharon Siverts. "Families see that AURAK provides robust accredited higher education in addition to being an excellent value. The extraordinary number of applications demonstrates the need for university studies in this Northern Emirate."

In addition to completing an application for fall admission, students and families were taken on escorted tours of the campus by student ambassadors. Highlighting the tour were visits to the various labs where professors engaged secondary school students in hands-on experiments. Another popular stop was the gym where visitors participated in a basketball free throw competition. The new Student Center was a popular stop for everyone and had parents commenting on the design and luxury of the building. It will feature wireless Internet throughout and offer students a number of services such as fast food, a book store, a copy shop and a mini-mart. Visitors also had a look at the new student residence halls that offer four star luxury type facilities with full balconies, kitchenettes and tiled bathrooms.

University professors, representing various disciplines, were popular figures meeting with visiting students and families regarding study options for a four-year Bachelor of Science degree available at AURAK. Students also queried professors about career opportunities available in the region after graduation. With internships a part of each degree program, the graduating student will be poised for an exciting career.

AURAK offers the English language learner extensive education in both academic English and English for the job-seeker. Students requiring English language classes or IELTS preparation registered for early summer programs and families were able to meet with representatives from accounts and then discuss the option of a Student Loan with a representative of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. A community minded university, AURAK representatives were also on hand to meet with municipal and other government officials.

Students who wish to know more details on admissions and application procedures may contact on admissions@aurak.ae or visit http://www.aurak.ae/.