UWL overseas
Study for a UWL degree overseas
Our United Arab Emirates campus - Ras al Khaimah
Did you know we have a campus in the United Arab Emirates? At Ras al Khaimah, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our overseas partnerships - study for a UWL degree in your home country
Our global partnerships give you the chance to study for a UWL degree in your home country. With undergraduate and postgraduate courses, you can gain the same qualifications as those awarded in the UK.
Study at our United Arab Emirates (UAE) campus
At Ras al Khaimah (RAK), our UAE branch, our curriculum, teaching and campus life are designed around our students' needs. We offer:
- flexible timetables to accommodate working professionals
- classes delivered in English
- qualifications which are the same as those awarded in the UK.
The UAE campus serves the entire Northern Emirates, being close to Fujairah, Umm Al Quiwan, Ajman, Sharjah and a 50 minute drive from Dubai.
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Why choose Ras al Khaimah?
From our career-focused courses and UK qualifications to the low cost of living and competitive fees, there are many reasons to choose RAK.
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Accommodation and support
Read about our safe, affordable accommodation plus information about applying for a visa and transport to the campus.
Courses at our United Arab Emirates (UAE) campus
Find out more about our career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate courses, delivered by our experienced teaching staff.
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BA (Hons) Business Studies
This course is designed to help you meet the challenges of managing in the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business.
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BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Learn the principles of accounting and finance, while developing the key skills you need to succeed in the financial marketplace.
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science
This course will give you the tools and knowledge to design and develop software, the science behind computing & software development & the impact of artificial intelligence (AI).
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MSc Cyber Security
The Cyber Security course provides professional education on both the theory and practice of Cyber Security with excellent coverage to key security disciplines.
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MBA - Masters in Business Administration
The MBA can help accelerate your career progression, help you perfect your management skills, give you access to a network of industry professionals, and open up new career opportunities for you.
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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Across the globe, the demand for cyber security professionals is high. This course has been developed in response to this need. Build on a solid foundation in computer science, the course provides professional education in the theory and practice of cyber security.
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MSc Artificial Intelligence
This course will allow you to be at the forefront of this ongoing technological revolution, equipping you with both the theoretical and practical knowledge to work across disciplines and implement AI systems where they are needed.
Overseas partnerships - study for a UWL degree in your home country
China - Hunan University of Technology and Business
China
The Hunan University of Technology and Business offer the following UWL courses:
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Visit the Hunan University of Technology and Business website
Cyprus - CIM-Cyprus Business School
Cyprus
The CIM-Cyprus Business School, with locations in Nicosia and Limassol, offer the following UWL courses:
- BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- MA Luxury Hospitality Management
- MSc in Digital Marketing
- LLB (Hons) Law
Greece - Business College Athens
Greece
Business College of Athens offers the following UWL courses:
- MSc Financial Technology
- MSc Accounting and Finance
- BSc (Hons) Business Management (and variation with Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
- BA (Hons) Marketing Advertising and PR
- MBA for Executives
- MSc Marketing (and variations with Digital Marketing; Advertising and PR)
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- MSc Business Psychology and HRM
- BA (Hons) Business Studies Level 6 Top Up
- BSc (Hons) Shipping
- MSc Shipping Business
- MSc Shipping
- MSc Shipping (HRM in Shipping)
- MSc Shipping (Maritime Technology)
- BSc (Hons) Maritime Business Level 6 Top Up
- MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Maritime Logistics)
- BA (Hons) Hospitality and Tourism Management
- MA International Hospitality and Tourism Management
- MBA for Executives (Hospitality and Tourism)
Visit the Business College of Athens website for more information
UWL and BCA to establish Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies in London
Due to launch in summer 2024, the Hellenic Institute will provide executive training, postgraduate education and maritime research.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Our partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Technology (HKIT), located in the Sham Shu Po district, delivers UK-qualified courses including:
- BA (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Forensic Investigation
- BA (Hons) Business Studies
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
- MSc Cyber Security
India
India
The Institute of Advanced Management/International Institute of Hotel Management (Indismart Hotel Schools) in New Delhi, Goa, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad offers the following UWL courses:
- BA Hospitality Management (Level 5.5/6 Progression)
- BSc International Hospitality Management
Singapore
Singapore
At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy in Singapore offers the following UWL courses:
- BA (Hons) Business Studies with Entrepreneurship Level 6 Top-up
Aventis Graduate School offers the following UWL courses:
- MSc Cyber Security
The SISH Institute offers the following course:
- BSc (Hons) Air Transport Management (Airline and Airport Specialist)
Singapore Raffles Music College offers the following courses:
- BMus (Hons) Music Performance Level 6
- BMus (Hons) Performance and Recording Level 6 progression
- BA (Hons) Dance Level 6 progression with the following modules offered: Contemporary Techniques, Commercial Techniques, Dance Theatre, Neo-Classical Performance, Personal Project, Advanced Choreography
- MMus Performance (Classical, Jazz & Popular)
- MA Music and Performing Arts Education
- MA Dance with the following modules offered: Performance Practice Screen and Media, Dance Production, Masters Project, Performance Practice Global Discourse, The Reflexive Dance Facilitator, Critical Discussions in Dance, PG Research Methods
Please note that partnerships with Singapore Raffles Music College are formally recognised by the Chinese authorities in the United Kingdom.
Find out more information on the Singapore Raffles Music College website
Spain - Marbella International University Centre (MIUC)
Spain
The Marbella International University Centre (MIUC) offers the following UWL courses:
- BA (Hons) International Business Management
- BA (Hons) Law and International Studies
- BSc (Hons) Marketing and Social Media
- BA (Hons) Political Science – International Relations
- MA International Relations
- MSc Digital Marketing
- MSc International Business Management
- MBA Masters in Business Administration
Visit the Marbella International University Centre website for more information
Sri Lanka - American Education Centre Ltd (trading as ANC)
Sri Lanka
Our partnership with the American Education Centre Ltd (trading as ANC) in Sri Lanka, based in Colombo and Kandy, offers the following qualifications;
- BA (Hons) International Business Management - Level 6 progression (top up)
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
- LLB (Hons)
- LLM International Business and Commercial Law
- BSc (Hons) Psychology - Level 6 progression (top up)
- MSc Clinical and Health Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology Top Up
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Software Engineering
Switzerland
Switzerland
The Swiss Textile Fachschule offers the following UWL courses:
- BA (Hons) Interior Design Level 6 Top Up
- BSc (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology Level 6 Top Up
- BSc (Hons) Textile Business Management Level 6 Top Up
- BSc (Hons) Textile Design and Technology Level 6 Top Up
- MSc Product Management, Fashion and Textile
Visit the Swiss Textile Fachscule website for more information
Tanzwerk101 offers the following UWL course:
- BA (Hons) Urban and Contemporary Dance (Level 6 Top Up)
Thailand
Thailand
The Institute of Advanced Management and International Institute of Hotel Management in Bangkok offer the following UWL courses:
- BA Hospitality Management (Level 5.5/6 Progression)
- BSc International Hospitality Management
The Maldives
The Maldives
The Avid College in the Maldives offers the following courses:
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Business Studies
- MBA
Further information
UWL is recognised by the International Association of Universities and The Association of Commonwealth Universities.
If you have any queries about any of the courses offered please contact the institution directly via their individual websites:
- United Arab Emirates - Ras al Kaimah
- Hong Kong - Hong Kong Institute of Technology
- Sri Lanka - American Education Centre Ltd (trading as ANC)
- Germany - Met Film School
- Spain - Marbella International University Centre (MIUC)
- Cyprus - Cyprus Institute of Marketing
- India - Institute of Advanced Management/International Institute of Hotel Management (Indismart Hotel Schools)
- Switzerland - Swiss Textile Fachschule or Tanzwerk101
- Singapore - Singapore Raffles Music College or Aventis