Modern SaaS-native platform to streamline operations, unify data and support institutional excellence at the UAE’s first specialized medical university

Month XX, 2025—RAS AL-KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates and RESTON, Va.—Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that RAK Medical & Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU) has selected Ellucian Student, a SaaS-native Student Information System (SIS), to modernize its campus operations, elevate student engagement and power the end-to-end learner lifecycle. A new Ellucian customer, RAKMHSU will leverage the platform to drive digital transformation and support Ras Al-Khaimah’s Vision 2030 strategy for education and human capital development.

“RAK Medical & Health Sciences University is shaping the future of healthcare in the UAE, and their commitment to innovation reflects the urgency and ambition of that mission,” said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. “By selecting Ellucian Student, RAKMHSU is not just modernizing its operations — it’s building a smarter, more connected campus that empowers every learner and educator. We’re proud to support their journey as they advance excellence in medical education and contribute to the region’s Vision 2030.”

RAKMHSU’s modernization to Ellucian Student will unify data and processes, streamline workflows and provide personalized experiences for students, faculty, and staff. The new platform will empower students with robust self-service functions, help them manage courses and aid, and deliver timely communication and support. Enhanced analytics allow faculty to better support student success by identifying trends and at-risk individuals through data insights, while administrative automation, unified data systems, and real-time reporting enable staff to operate more efficiently and allocate resources effectively.

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“Digital transformation is no longer optional in higher education—it is essential to delivering an exceptional academic experience,” said Professor Ismail Matalka, President of RAK Medical & Health Sciences University. “Our partnership with Ellucian marks a strategic step forward in modernizing our university systems to enhance efficiency, improve student services, and strengthen academic excellence. By adopting Ellucian Student, we are investing not only in technology, but in the success and future of every learner who joins RAKMHSU.”

In addition to Ellucian Student, RAKMHSU will implement Ellucian CRM Recruit to optimize student recruitment and admissions, creating a consistent and modern experience for prospective learners.

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