Al Rayyan International University College in partnership with the University OF Derby

Discover ARIU – where the University of Derby collaborates to offer dynamic four-year Bachelor programmes in International Hospitality, Tourism, and Business Management. Our blend of theory and practice ensures immediate employability with UK-accredited degrees. Embrace a student-centered approach for flexible, globally relevant education, opening doors to diverse career opportunities. Join ARIU for a transformative journey toward a successful future.

Country: Qatar

Majors:

Bachelors:

• BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

• BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

• BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Masters:

• MSc In Tourism Management

• MBA Global Hospitality Management

• MBA Global

Requirements (Bachelors):

• High School Transcripts and School Academic Requirments

  To enter the Bachelor’s Programme from a high school you must have completed Year 12 with a minimum 70% average grade. Entry with 60% may be possible following advice from the admissions office. Graduates of private schools in Qatar and high schools abroad must submit a fully legalised secondary school certificate(s) (High School, IB or Baccalaureate) and an “Equivalence Certificate” from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar. Associate Degrees, College Diplomas, other BA and MA Degrees might also qualify as entrance into our Bachelor programmes; please contact the university’s administration for more information.

• Standardised Exams

  Year 1: IELTS 5.0 (Overall Band Score) with 4.5 each for the individual skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) Year 2 and above: IELTS 6.0 (Overall Band Score) with 5.5 (or equivalent) each for the individual skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).

  Alternatively, we may be able to accept one of the following:

  · Successfully pass the ARIU English Language Test.

  OR

  · English Waiver: you can submit a high school certified letter stating that you have been studying in English as the primary medium of instruction, for the past three (3) years

• Personal Statement

  You must submit a letter in English (minimum of 400 words) showing you motivation for the programme of choice. This letter should include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field (if applicable), how you feel you. would benefit from studying this programme, relevant information about your. previous studies (if applicable) and your career ambitions. You can also include your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work. For more information on the personal statement, please

  Follow the link below:

  https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/personal-statement/

• Entrance Interview

  After processing your application and meeting the overall requirements you will be given a date for a university entrance interview. The result of this interview will determine if you will enter our Bachelor’s programme at ARIU with the University of Derby

• Non-Objection Letter from the Qatar National Service Academy:

  All applicants are required to complete a Writing Exercise (WE) as part of the GU-Q application process. The exercise is an hour-long session during which you are asked to write a short essay on one of our given topics. We will contact applicants closer to the application deadline to schedule and coordinate the WE.

Requirements (Masters):

• Bachelor's degree or transcripts

  Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (minimum upper second class or equivalent). Graduates of Qatar University or other universities in Qatar must submit an original or official copy of their bachelor’s degree and the transcript.

  Graduates of universities abroad must submit a fully legalised bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript together with an “Equivalence Certificate” from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar.

• English Proficiency Test

  IELTS 6.5 (Overall Band Score) with 6.0 (or equivalent) each for the individual skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking). Alternatively, we may be able to accept one of the following:

  · Successfully pass the ARIU English Language Test.

  OR

  · English Waiver: you can submit a high school certified letter stating that you have been studying in English as the primary medium of instruction, for the past three (3) years.

• Personal Statement

  You must submit a letter in English (minimum of 400 words) showing your motivation for the programme of choice. This letter should include your reasons for applying for the course, your work experience, how you feel you would benefit from studying this programme, relevant information about your previous studies and your career ambitions. You can also include your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work. For more

  information on the personal statement, please follow the link below:

  https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/personal-statement/

• CV Support

  You must submit a detailed CV showcasing your academic and professional achievements, past and current work experience etc.

• Academic and Professional References:

  You must submit at least one academic and one. professional reference letter to support your application for your post graduate studies.

  After processing your application and meeting the overall requirements you will be given a date for a university entrance interview. The result of this interview will determine if you will enter our Bachelor’s programme at ARIU with the University of Derby.

• Entrance Interview

  After processing your application and meeting the overall requirements you will be given a date for a university entrance interview. The result of this interview will determine if you will enter our Bachelor’s programme at ARIU with the University of Derby.

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