Universities in Bahrain: Complete Information, List of universities, Eligibility, Fees and admission process

Introduction: Universities in Bahrain are very popular among residents and expats alike, so much so they attract foreign nationals to study in the country. Officially known as the Kingdom of country in the Western Asia, the county is a collective of small number of archipelago of both natural and artificial in nature.

Bahrain is considered to be the first one to find crude oil in its territory and it still stands true, as its economy which still majorly thrives on export of crude oil and natural gases. In time the country is depleting the reserves of petroleum oil but they still have growing GDP upon it.

Bahrain is one of the countries in the world that provides free education to its citizens, the Bahraini Ministry of Education is the sole body that controls and defines all the rules and regulations related to the education in the country.

Medical colleges per say, there are limited choice for students as there are few medical colleges in the region. International students, especially who are interested in the island life and Arabian culture might get attracted studying here.

List of Universities in Bahrain

Public Universities
Arabian Gulf University
Bahrain Polytechnic
College of Health Sciences
University of Bahrain
Private Universities
Applied Science University
Arab Open University
University of Technology Bahrain
American University of Bahrain
Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School
Ahlia University
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance
British University of Bahrain
Gulf University
Kingdom University
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Bahrain
Royal University for Women
Talal Abu Ghazaleh University College of Business
University College of Bahrain

 

Universities in Bahrain Admission Process

The rules for admission are simple, selected a higher education program and then select a university best suited to your requirement and then you initiate the process of admission.

  1. First you need to visit the official website of the selected university and start the process of registration.
  2. If the website allows you to upload the form online than you can simply fill and upload the form and if not than you can send the completed documents to university office.
  3. Selection is done if the candidate has fulfilled the eligibility criteria and other formalities only then they will be given a letter of acceptance.
  4. You can submit the program fees after that.

 

Universities in Bahrain Eligibility Criteria

 

  • An overall GPA of 2.3 or equivalent for admission in Engineering, Management, Media and other programs.
  • English language proficiency such as IELTS (academic) with a score of (6.0 IELTS) or equivalent such as TOEFL or Duolingo, or Linguaskill. Linguaskill testing is offered at AUBH, to find out more please
  •  Passing personal interview (if applicable, depends upon university criteria for admission)

 

 

Documents Required

  • A certified copy of the student’s general secondary school grade report or its   equivalent.
  • A report of the student’s grades for the last three years of schooling, including average and rank in class.
  • A certified copy of student’s higher education institution transcript along with the course description for transfer students.
  • A photocopy of the student’s passport, Smart Card and two passport size   photographs.
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency.
  • Good Health Certificate from a recognized health center or hospital in the        Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Accepted English Language Proficiency Test like TOEFL and IELTS

 

Official Website Education and Students Services Bahrain

 

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