Arabian Gulf University
Bahrain · Public University
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University College Bahrain is a public university in Bahrain, and it suits students who want to study at a large national institution with multiple campuses and a broad academic structure. The official name and the summary provided do not match, so confirm the institution identity on the university website before applying.
The institution is described as a public university with nine colleges: Arts, Applied Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Health and Sport Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Science, and the Bahrain Teachers' College. It also has three campuses. The detailed programme catalogue is not published in the available information, so check the official website for the current list of degrees and entry routes.
For an international application, check the university website for the current application steps, entry requirements, and document list. Confirm the programme you want, the application deadline, passport and academic document requirements, and whether any language or equivalency checks apply. Because the official name and summary do not align, verify the exact institution and admissions contact details before submitting anything.
The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Bahrain will depend on your housing, transport, and daily spending choices, so budget separately for those.
The language of instruction is not published in the available information, so confirm it before applying. Also check visa steps, document attestation, health insurance requirements, and whether your chosen programme has any extra admission conditions. Because the name and summary do not match, verify the exact university identity and the correct admissions office before you proceed.
Bahrain has 12 universities. This institution is a public, multi-college university with three campuses, which places it among the larger higher-education options in the country rather than a single-specialism provider.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is public.
Bahrain.
There are 12 universities in Bahrain.
Arts, Applied Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Health and Sport Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Science, and the Bahrain Teachers' College.
The University of Bahrain, often abbreviated as UOB, is a public university in Bahrain. Established by royal decree in 1986, it has since become the largest institution of higher education in Bahrain, with three campuses and more than 30,000 registered students. The university comprises nine colleges: Arts, Applied Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Health and Sport Sciences, Information Technology (IT), Law, Science, and the Bahrain Teachers' College.
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Bahrain · Public University
Bahrain · Public University
Bahrain · Public University
Bahrain · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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