This summer semester the University of Bolton RAK Campus will relocate to a new, state of the art campus. The move to the purpose-built facility is part of the RAK Campus' commitment to offering the best possible experience for students. All academic programmes will be housed together at the new Campus – a first for any British University in the UAE. It will enable the University of Bolton to provide a high quality, well-rounded University experience in first rate surroundings.
The 42,000 sq ft facility will house classrooms, lecture halls, office space, a library, and engineering and computing laboratories. In addition, the University will have to access to a purpose built gymnasium and fitness centre featuring modern aerobic and weight training equipment, and outdoor sports facilities including basketball courts, tennis lawns, a football field and volleyball courts.
The RAK team is also proud to announce the opening of brand new student residences, providing quality accommodation and services, next to the new campus. The student residences comprise of two apartment complexes situated on either side of a new state of the art Student Centre. Each apartment features an air conditioned studio, with elegant new furniture carefully designed to complement the studios. Each studio apartment is designed to accommodate two students.
The Student Centre is the social hub of the campus. It offers a place to relax over coffee, have lunch or a snack, whilst enjoying a vivid social experience. Students can enjoy wide screen television screens, table tennis facilities, foosball tables and computing stations. The student experience is further enriched with a variety of shops, a cafeteria and coffee shop. The Student Centre will also house student clubs, recreation and games rooms, offices for student publications, as well as study areas and chill-out spaces. The campus also boasts ample free parking for students, visitors and employees.
It is an exciting summer at the University of Bolton RAK Campus.