Discover Bahrain’s universities on our website. Explore programs, admissions, and campus facilities for informed decision-making.
Discover Bahrain’s universities on our website. Explore programs, admissions, and campus facilities for informed decision-making.
The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) is a comprehensive, purpose-built, American-model co-educational university located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Supported by the Elm Fund, AUBH offers a unique and holistic approach to education, encouraging interaction and collaboration among students, faculty, and the professional community.
Situated in Riffa, Bahrain, the modern campus spans 75,000 square meters and is equipped with innovative and high-tech facilities, enhancing the teaching and learning experience. In addition to classrooms, libraries, and labs, the campus features a Sports Center with indoor and outdoor courts and fields, a spacious Student Commons, and an Auditorium for special events.
AUBH’s curriculum is designed by experts and specialists to equip students with both knowledge and soft skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. The quality of education at AUBH mirrors that of the top universities in the United States. The university’s unique academic structure enables students to discover their passions and develop their abilities, leading to successful careers in their chosen industries.
The American University of Bahrain will be internationally recognized for quality and innovation in learning, the success of the leaders it graduates, and its positive impact on social and economic transformation.
Our mission is to provide transformative, flexible, and innovative learning opportunities to position graduates to launch and sustain satisfying and successful careers. We will foster learner success by promoting interdisciplinarity and entrepreneurial endeavors, providing analytical and technical skills necessary to thrive in the digital economy, and engaging with our communities to foster respect, positive impact, and social responsibility.
Our leadership team continuously strives to empower a spirit of individuality and entrepreneurship in both the faculty and our students, allowing each person to develop their own passions within their chosen career or field of study. Comprising a diverse mix of international and local talent, AUBH’s senior team consists of visionary academics and accomplished business professionals. Embracing diversity and multiculturalism, our leadership team is led by President Dr. Bradley J. Cook.
AUBH is proud to be licensed by the Higher Education Council of the Ministry of Education of Bahrain. On March 17, 2023, The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) officially received U.S. accreditation through the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of the most renowned accrediting agencies in the United States. This accreditation places AUBH among a select few universities accredited by this prestigious commission in the GCC and MENA region.
RCSI Bahrain aims to enhance health in Bahrain, the GCC region and beyond, through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service. As part of the global RCSI community, our undergraduate Programss deliver the world-respected healthcare teaching that RCSI has become famous for. Our purpose-built campus is currently home to students of 40 nationalities, creating a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
Programss
Medicine
Medical Commencement Programs
BSc in Nursing
BSc in Nursing Bridging
MSc in Nursing
MSc Healthcare Management (IOL)
MSc Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management (IOL)
The Applied Science University was established with a vision to be a distinguished academic institution promoting quality education to fulfil the needs of the market. We all need to work hand in hand in order to support that university education is a strategic option for developing the human capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
We are fortunate to be housed in a state-of-the-art campus, but, more importantly, we have an excellent and diverse academic staff who come from over 25 countries supported by a committed and capable administrative workforce. It goes without saying that students are at the heart of all that we do and their development is our top priority.
The University has gained recognition from regional and international organisations. It is a full member of the Association of Arab Universities (AArU), and the International Association of Universities (IAU).
IBF covers a wide spectrum of subject matter, with over 400 different courses offered to the financial and corporate market; tailor-made training solutions based on organizational requirements; specialized Programs taught by leading market specialists; and professional qualifications and degree Programs in partnership with major international organizations.
BIBF has made its mark internationally with clients in Asia, Africa, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, well on its way to becoming the global institute of choice.
Our Vision is “The Institute of Choice for the Development of Business Professionals”. We will achieve our vision by providing Quality, Thought Leadership, and Value through, Offering a career-linked, comprehensive range of professional development Programs that have a life-long professional impact. Leveraging best-in-class global alliances and strategic partnerships. Ensuring a stimulating learning environment through high caliber faculty, practitioners & staff, innovative delivery and cutting edge infrastructure. Contributing unique industry knowledge and skills through our centers of excellence with the aim of earning the respect of our peers and inspiring the trust of our stakeholders. Maximize our contribution to strengthening our nation’s position as a regional financial hub.
Courses
Training Courses
Banking Courses
Accounting Courses
IT Courses
Insurance Courses
Project Management Courses
Leadership Courses
Islamic Finance Courses
Kingdom University (KU) is a private university offering high-quality education and training, dedicated to providing academic excellence, relevant and measurable quality research and active community engagement and continuous education.
Fully aware of the huge demand on quality education and international acceptance to meet market needs, particularly in line with significant changes in Bahrain and across the GCC region, KU proactively responds to the challenges and needs of contemporary societies and labor markets and the requirements for development and transformation in the era of knowledge capitalism.
The Kingdom University’s vision is to become an eminent University for its quality of academic programs, research and community engagement, contributing to the economic development of the region. KU will strive to create a quality, challenging and independent learning experience for our students and staff, to nurture future leaders and professionals capable of making positive contributions to the society and economy of Bahrain.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking
Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Bachelor of Science in Law
Ahlia University aspires to become an outstanding regional and international academic institution by promoting the highest level of integrity in the achievement of excellence in education and research and within a broad range of high quality professional services to the community
As a leading institution for higher education, Ahlia University’s Mission is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and elevate the social and living standards of the society. In support of this mission, the University is committed to:
Producing graduates who are distinguished by their professional competence, humanistic outlook and uncompromising ethics
Providing the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research
Establishing Ahlia University as an acknowledged centre of excellence in certain fields of knowledge
Working in partnership with local and regional communities to support societal and economic needs
Programs
Bachelor of Science Mass Communication & Public Relations (BSMCPR)
Master of Science in Mass Communication & Public Relations (MSMCPR)
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSID)
Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance (BSEF)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance (BSAF)
Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance (BSBF)
Bachelor of Science in Management & Marketing (BSMM)
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (BSMIS)
Bachelor of Science in Mobile and Network Engineering (BSMNE)
Bachelor of Science in Computer and Communication Engineering (BSCCE)
Bachelor of Science in Distributed Systems & Multimedia (BSDSM)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
Master’s in Information Technology & Computer Science (MITCS)
Bachelor of Science of Science in Physiotherapy (BSPT)
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
AMA International School is a school that has a fully chairman– equipped study environment with competent staff and teachers who are committed to nurture, encourage and inspire young minds ages 3 – 18. It started its operations in September, 2004. It is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain and is accepted regionally and internationally. The American curriculum adopted by the school is based on American standards of achievement in all subject areas, supported by a huge range of co-curricular activities that ensure students have the opportunity to develop fully as individuals. It includes enquiry-based, hands-on teaching methods and learning strategies geared to individualized instruction.The school’s affiliation to Great Explorations in Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program of the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, in Berkeley, USA enhanced the curriculum offered in Mathematics and Science subject from Grades 4-12. In addition to GEMS, in the SY 2010-2011, the integration of Robotics as part of the curriculum was also made in IT, Mathematics and Science subjects. These and among other good things aid the schools performance. The school also adopt the Bahraini curriculum as prescribed by the Ministry of Education for private schools offering the subjects Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, Bahrain History and Bahrain Government and Citizenship.
Gulf University has been founded based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus helping our graduates to live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society. Gulf University aims to establish itself as a distinguished higher education provider that will appeal to international, Bahraini and GCC students who prefer to be educated in a cultural environment, which is acceptable to parents and students alike.
The foundation of Gulf University (GU) has been based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus ensuring they live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society.
Programs
College of Administration and Financial Science
College of Computer Engineering and Sciences
College of Engineering
College of Law
Royal University for Women (RUW) is the first private, purpose-built, international university in the Kingdom of Bahrain dedicated solely to educating women. RUW provides a comfortable environment in which to create leaders, develop vibrant personalities, dynamic decision makers, independent thinkers and community-conscious individuals. Our main focus is on academic excellence and personal development. RUW’s initial degree Programss were designed in collaboration with two reputed universities, McGill University in Canada and Middlesex University in the U.K.
Since its inception in 2005, RUW has offered undergraduate and postgraduate Programss which enable links with business and industry. Simultaneously, it emphasizes a strong foundation of general skills and knowledge through carefully designed curricula which were conceived with a focus on the requirements of the Bahraini Labour market. Today, as at the time of its inception, the University’s teaching philosophy continues to be student-centered, innovative, and enterprising.
Programs
EDEXCEL BTEC level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Law
Arab Open University, Bahrain – one of the eight operating branches of Arab Open University – is the non-profit, open learning, sustainable development university. The idea of establishing Open University in the Arab world was initiated by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz, the President of the Arab Gulf Development (AGFUND) Programs. This initiative developed to a full-fledged Arab Open University in 2002, with a strategic partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom, the world’s first higher education open learning institution. The Arab Open University is unique in its flexibility that accommodates the demand of learners’ personal and professional lives. Moreover, the Arab Open University employs ‘blended learning system’, comprise institutional practices and programmatic initiatives that broaden the students’ access to the learning and training opportunities. These include conventional teaching and learning, self-pace learning packages and online personalized communication channels with tutors supported by advanced information technology.
Programs
Bachelor in Business Studies
Master in Business Administration
Bachelor in Information Technology and Computing (ITC)
Bachelor in Social Sciences
Bachelor in Economics
Bachelor in Islamic Studies
Bachelor in Arabic Civilization