The University of Bolton, Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), operating under Western International College, is a private institution. It is a branch campus of the UK-based University of Bolton, offering internationally recognized degrees. Private universities in the UAE are typically independently funded and operate under regulatory oversight by the Ministry of Education or relevant accreditation bodies. This campus caters primarily to students seeking British-style higher education in the UAE, with tuition fees and admissions managed independently. It is not government-funded, distinguishing it from public universities in the region.
