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Q: What programmes does RAKMHSU offer?

Four colleges. Medicine: the six-year Doctor of Medicine (MD), a four-year Graduate-Entry MD, and master’s degrees in Medical Physiology and in Clinical Education. Dentistry: the BDS, an MDS in Orthodontics and in Prosthodontics, and a Master of Clinical Periodontology and Implantology. Pharmacy: the B.Pharm, the Pharm.D, master’s degrees in Clinical Pharmacy and in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a PhD in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Nursing: the BSN, the BSM in Midwifery, the MSN with five specializations, a Post-Graduate Diploma and a PhD in Nursing. Teaching is in English. See Colleges & Programs .

Admissions

Welcome to RAK Medical & Health Sciences University. Explore the admission resources below — criteria, programs, fees and how to apply — then choose a college or the Centre for Health Workforce Development (CHWD) to view the programs it offers. One clear path from enquiry to offer, with a named counsellor and save-and-resume on every form.

How to apply

A three-step funnel

Choose your program

Browse Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Nursing — each is one comprehensive page with outcomes, curriculum and fees.

Compare programs

Start your application

One online application with a visible progress bar and save-and-resume. No PDFs, no dead ends.

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Meet your counsellor

A named admissions counsellor follows up within one business day — by email.

Talk to admissions

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Admission resources

Admission Enquiry

Ask our admissions team about programs, eligibility and how to apply.

How to Apply

A step-by-step guide to completing your online application.

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Programs & degrees

Apply to our colleges & centres

RAK College of Medical Sciences (RAKCOMS)

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Graduate Entry MD and Master of Science programs.

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RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs.

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RAK College of Pharmacy (RAKCOP)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Science in Pharmacy and PhD programs.

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RAK College of Nursing (RAKCON)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) & Midwifery (BSM), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and PG Diploma programs.

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Centre for Health Workforce Development (CHWD)

Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Epidemiology in Practice (MEP).

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Downloads

Program brochures

Download a program flyer for full details on curriculum, entry requirements and intake.

RAK College of Medical Sciences

Doctor of Medicine (MD)↧ PDF flyer

MD Program for Graduates↧ PDF flyer

M.S. in Medical Physiology↧ PDF flyer

RAK College of Dental Sciences

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)↧ PDF flyer

MDS in Orthodontics↧ PDF flyer

MDS in Prosthodontics↧ PDF flyer

RAK College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)↧ PDF flyer

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences↧ PDF flyer

M.S. in Clinical Pharmacy↧ PDF flyer

RAK College of Nursing

B.S. in Midwifery (BSM)↧ PDF flyer

B.S. in Nursing (BSN)↧ PDF flyer

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)↧ PDF flyer

Post Graduate Diploma (Nursing)↧ PDF flyer

Important dates

Intakes & deadlines

RAKMHSU admits for the autumn intake, with rolling review. Apply early — popular programs fill before the final deadline.

Autumn 2026 closes in

Apply before 25 Aug 2026

days

23 Feb

Applications open

Online application forms open for all programs on 23 Feb 2026 — submit your application and documents; rolling review begins.

May – Jun

Interviews & assessment

Shortlisted applicants are invited for interview and assessment.

Jul

Offers issued

Conditional and unconditional offers; accept and pay the seat deposit.

25 Aug

Final deadline

Last date to apply for the autumn intake.

26 Aug

Orientation

Freshmen orientation and registration (first semester) on 26 Aug 2026 — welcome week and the start of classes.

International students

A clear journey from offer to arrival

Eligibility & equivalency

We assess international qualifications individually and confirm equivalency before you apply.

VISA & residence

Step-by-step student VISA guidance, with a named counsellor for your region.

Housing & arrival

Residential halls and an arrival checklist.

Cost of living

Ras Al Khaimah is one of the most affordable places to study in the UAE.

Your admissions counsellor

RAKMHSU Admissions Team

A named counsellor for your region guides you from enquiry to offer — reach us by email and we respond within one business day.

admissions@rakmhsu.ac.ae · +971 50 487 5530 · +971 7 204 3200

Meet the admissions team

Frequently asked

Admissions, answered

Quick answers on applying, saving your progress, fees and the documents you’ll need. Still unsure? Our admissions team is one message away.

Yes. The University is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MOHESR), and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). RAKCOMS is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Several programs also hold international accreditation: the BDS with the Australian Dental Council, the B.Pharm with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the BSN and MSN with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Every programme and its status is listed on the Accreditation Status page.

Four colleges. Medicine: the six-year Doctor of Medicine (MD), a four-year Graduate-Entry MD, and master’s degrees in Medical Physiology and in Clinical Education. Dentistry: the BDS, an MDS in Orthodontics and in Prosthodontics, and a Master of Clinical Periodontology and Implantology. Pharmacy: the B.Pharm, the Pharm.D, master’s degrees in Clinical Pharmacy and in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a PhD in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Nursing: the BSN, the BSM in Midwifery, the MSN with five specializations, a Post-Graduate Diploma and a PhD in Nursing. Teaching is in English. See Colleges & Programs.

In Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates — about an hour from Dubai, on a campus in Al Qusaidat near RAK Hospital. The University was founded in 2006 as the first medical and health sciences university of its kind in the UAE. Air-conditioned shuttle buses run for students from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain; hostel accommodation on campus is the alternative.

The MD is entered after Grade 12 with the required science subjects and minimum percentages, which differ by school curriculum, plus an English language requirement. The Graduate-Entry MD needs a relevant bachelor’s degree. The full table is on the MD admission criteria page.

Yes. The University runs air-conditioned shuttle buses for students from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain, at AED 6,250 per semester on top of tuition. Hostel accommodation on campus is the alternative. See Transportation Services.

Yes — programs are open to applicants of all nationalities, and international qualifications are assessed individually for equivalency. Visa support, health insurance and hostel accommodation are set out on the International Students Facilities page.

From any page: tap the persistent Apply Now button, choose your program, and start — three steps, with save-and-resume.

Yes. Every form supports save-and-resume, so you can complete a 30–60 minute application across multiple sittings or devices.

On the Fees & Scholarships page — a transparent table per program plus a cost calculator. It renders fully without JavaScript.

Yes — a named admissions counsellor with email, who responds within one business day.

Academic transcripts, identification, and program-specific requirements. Your counsellor will confirm your exact list.

Admissions open

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Next intake closes in

Apply before 25 Aug 2026

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