Raffles Education Corporation campus in Beijing was established in 1997 as Raffles-Beijing University of Clothing Technology (BUCT) (formally BICT) International College and it enjoys pioneer status as one of the earliest approved Sino-Foreign Joint Venture Schools in Beijing. The college enrolled its first intake of students in March 1997 and since then has seen a rapid rise in student numbers to more than 500 today. Over the years, Raffles-BUCT International College has built up a strong reputation for producing some of the most talented young designers and creative professionals in the region, winning numerous local and international awards.
Raffles-BUCT's philosophy is to strive for dynamic excellence for students in their chosen profession and ultimately to excel beyond their peers. The international team of lecturers and practitioners share their years of experience as well as their enthusiasm for creativity, professional ethics and practices in the industry. Employed from the USA, UK, Canada, Belgium, Australia and Singapore, they bring with them a wealth of technical knowledge and experience which they impart with commitment, creating an international learning environment that is rich in creativity.
The Raffles BUCT state-of-the-art facilities occupy four floors both on and off the BUCT campus and provide dedicated facilities for the study of design and business. Raffles BUCT's vision is to create a distinctive educational style and ethos maintaining an environment where practical quality education is at the heart of our endeavor.
Shanghai, China:
Established in 1994, Raffles Education Corporation campus in Shanghai is a collaboration between Raffles Design Institute, Singapore and Dong Hua University, China. This campus enjoys pioneer status as one of the earliest approved Sino-Foreign Joint Venture Schools in Shanghai, China.
Raffles Shanghai is located within the campus of Dong Hua University, which is one of the most prestigious top-ranking universities in China. The college enrolled its first intake of students in March 1995 and since then has seen a rapid rise in student population to more than 2500 today. Students enjoy high quality facilities spread across three main buildings on the campus with wireless networks and committed academic staff from around the world.
Raffles Shanghai is committed to nurture creative talents of design and business students raising their expertise for the arts, design and commerce having built a strong reputation for producing the most talented, entrepreneurial and creative professionals in the region.
Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia:
Raffles Mongolia, established in 2005, is the 1st International Degree provider in Mongolia. Located in Ulaanbaatar, the city center of Mongolia, the new school premises are able to accommodate more than 400 students. With wireless internet and other contemporary resources available, students benefit from a conducive learning environment as well as quality academic delivery by International lecturers.
The Raffles University Bachelor of Commerce programme offered includes the specialisations of Marketing, Management, Finance and Tourism and Hospitality. Raffles also offers the Raffles University Bachelor of Design in the following majors; Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication & Multimedia.
All lessons are conducted in English. Students who do not possess English proficiency undergo Higher English Program (HEP) to ensure a smooth transition into their discipline studies as well as to stay competitive in a rapidly developing economy such as Mongolia.
