University of Bolton RAK

Saturday 13 March 2010 (UAE)

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Bolton University in Ras Al Khaimah (UOBR?) awarded an honorary doctorate to the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of RAK, HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, at the graduation ceremony of the first batch of students from UOBR on 19 February 2010 at the Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa.
The degree was awarded in recognition of Sheikh Saud's services to education.
About 25 undergraduate students received their Bachelor in Business Management degress, and about 30 post-graduate students received certificates or diplomas. Awards were presented by the Vice Chancellor of Bolton University, Dr. George Holmes.

Bolton University RAK tuition fees information updated (was AED 15,000-36,000 for 2008-2009). Tuition fees for 2009-2010 are AED 12,000-20,000 for one year Foundation courses, AED 25,000-27,000 for Bachelor programs per year, and AED 42,000-45,000 for Master's programs (full course).
Application and Registration fee AED 1500.
Exam fee £175-£350 for Foundation, £425-£500 for Bachelor, £800-£900 for Masters (approx AED 1000-5000).
Lab fee AED 1500 for some programs.
Accommodation fees AED 1250 per month + AED 250 per month for utilities, and AED 2000 deposit.
Visa fees AED 1500 + AED 2000 renewal + AED 2000 deposit.
Transport fees AED 200 (in RAK) to AED 600 (from Fujairah).
Bolton University RAK press release says university campus has relocated to a new 90,000 sq ft campus in the RAK FTZ Academy Zone. But a Gulf News report the same day says Bolton University RAK has been allocated a "5,000 square metre piece of land" by the RAK Free Trade Zone, which is half the size and sounds quite small.

Western International College is registered as a university in the RAK Free Trade Zone (RAKFTZ) and is the partner of University of Bolton in the UAE.
Toll free tel 800-334733 within the UAE, or mobile tel +971-50-9113238.
UOB RAK not found in CAA list of accredited institutions in the UAE.
Bolton University Ras Al Khaimah expects up to 250 students in its first year of operation, and plans to have a purpose built campus in RAK.
Students of UOB RAK campus should receive degrees and certificates identical to those issued by University of Bolton, UK.
Scholarships based on merit are available from University of Bolton RAK for graduate and post-graduate programs.
Add visa fees of 1500-2000 per year, hostel accommodation 1000 dhs per month, transport 200-500 dhs depending on emirate.
University of Bolton in the UK was previously known as the Bolton Institute of Higher Education
University of Bolton RAK information at www.bolton.ac.uk/UAECampus/ on the UK Bolton University website.

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Business and Management

BA (Hons) in Accountancy
BA (Hons) in Business Management including specialisations in Human Resource Management, Marketing and International Tourism
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science (MSc) in Supply Chain Management (weekend lectures)

Computing / Information Technology

Engineering

Fees, facilities, education quality varies widely. Allow extra fees for visa, transport, accommodation.
Salaries, accommodation, other benefits for lecturers vary substantially. Check contracts carefully for medical, housing, flight allowances, etc.

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