Campus tracker
University of Greater Manchester Academic Centre, Ras Al Khaimah
Established in 2008 as the University of Bolton Academic Centre; opened a new campus in Sheikh Khalifa City in July 2026 for up to 1,750 students, with a phase II planned for 2027.
- Stage
- Open
- Stage reached
- 2008
- Regulator
- Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) directory listing
Campus details
| Institution | University of Greater Manchester (formerly University of Bolton) |
|---|---|
| Home country | United Kingdom |
| Host city and country | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates |
| Programmes | Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, accountancy, law, psychology, engineering, AI, data analytics, cloud and network security, and construction management |
| Local partner | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) |
| Regulator | Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) directory listing |
Sources
Stages, dates and programmes are as stated in the sources below and can change before a campus opens. Entry reviewed 17 October 2026.
- RAKEZ: University of Greater Manchester Academic Centre launches new campus in Ras Al Khaimah (1 July 2026)
- Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge: University of Greater Manchester Academic Center listing (undated)
- Zawya: University of Greater Manchester Academic Centre launches new campus in Ras Al Khaimah (1 July 2026)
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