The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has authorized an arrangement with Incheon National University, which is based in Incheon, South Korea.
The memorandum of understanding goals to promote academic and scientific collaboration, which would be facilitated via the exchange of students and faculty, in addition to partnership in research study. The newly-signed arrangement likewise provides a basis for cultural exchange between the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, as well as the opportunity for also closer academic ties between the two establishments, with twin level programs.

Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, president of AURAK, commented, "In Incheon National University we have yet another first-rate academic partner, which gives our faculty and pupils with even more chances. It stands for a fantastic possibility to widen our social perspectives, and we likewise hope to invite our first Korean exchange students to Ras Al Khaimah."

Prof. Dong-Sung Cho, president of Incheon National University applauded the effort, mentioning, "I look forward to an effective partnership with AURAK, particularly in terms of what we can achieve through collaborative research in the future."

AURAK already has significant ties with South Korea; in February 2016, Konkuk University, whose main campus is based in Seoul, ended up being the university's initial Oriental partner. In January 2017, AURAK got a group of 16 students from Keimyung University, that went to Ras Al Khaimah for a social exchange trip. Throughout this month's see to South Korea, Prof. Al Alkim likewise seized the day to fulfill the president of Seoul National University, to review additional participation.

Incheon National University is AURAK's fourth Eastern partner, alongside Konkuk University in Seoul, in addition to universities in Hong Kong and Malaysia. AURAK will additionally be taking part in this years' China Yearly Meeting for International Education & Exposition (CACIE) throughout four cities in eastern China. AURAK additionally has more than 10 North American companions, 8 European partner establishments, and an African partner.

AURAK has actually enjoyed a specifically successive year on all fronts, accomplishing record registration numbers, getting SACSCOC candidacy standing and more ABET certification for its engineering programs. This latest MoU underscores AURAK's passion to become a leading institution through the impact of its education and study on the region.