American University of Ras AL Khaimah
American-style higher education in Ras Al Khaimah
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The American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates offering programs to local and international students. It provides degrees built around an American model of education across a range of academic disciplines. The university serves a diverse student body and emphasizes quality teaching and professional preparation. Its programs aim to equip graduates with skills and qualifications relevant to the regional and global workforce.
Mission
To provide high-quality, American-style higher education in Ras Al Khaimah that prepares students from the UAE and abroad for professional success.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) was established in 2009, building on the Ras Al Khaimah campus that George Mason University had set up in 2005. It is a public, non-profit institution offering American-style undergraduate and graduate programmes …
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- leadership details
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican University of Ras AL Khaimah is an education nonprofit based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
American University of Ras AL Khaimah has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in UAE is 37/100.
American University of Ras AL Khaimah is located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
American University of Ras AL Khaimah is classified as an Education organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
American University of Ras AL Khaimah is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates offering programs to local and international students. It provides degrees built around an American model of education across a range of academic disciplines. The university serves a diverse student body and emphasizes quality teaching and professional preparation. Its programs aim to equip graduates with skills and qualifications relevant to the regional and global workforce. American University of Ras AL Khaimah is an education organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 2009.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
American University of Ras AL Khaimah is listed in United Arab Emirates. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
American University of Ras AL Khaimah is listed in United Arab Emirates. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2009
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about American University of Ras AL Khaimah
- What is American University of Ras AL Khaimah?
- American University of Ras AL Khaimah is a education non-governmental based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The American University of Ras Al Khaimah is a higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates offering programs to local and international students. It provides degrees built around an American model of education across a range of academic disciplines. The university serves a diverse student body and emphasizes quality teaching and professional preparation. Its programs aim to equip graduates with skills and qualifications relevant to the regional and global workforce.
- When was American University of Ras AL Khaimah founded?
- American University of Ras AL Khaimah was founded in 2009.
- Where is American University of Ras AL Khaimah located?
- Headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
- Is American University of Ras AL Khaimah trustworthy?
- American University of Ras AL Khaimah has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American University of Ras AL Khaimah's website?
- https://aurak.ac.ae/en/
- Are donations to American University of Ras AL Khaimah tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.