Universities in Bahrain

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 11 Universities in Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain is divided into 4 governorates. The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Capital Governorate, situated in the northern part of the country. This governorate hosts Bahrain's capital, Manama, and is the most densely populated in Bahrain. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all governorates with at least one Bahraini higher education institution that fulfill the uniRank selection criteria.

Bahrain Island (1)  
Capital Governorate (6)  
Southern Governorate (3)  

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The Higher Education System in Bahrain

The higher education system in Bahrain is overseen by the Ministry of Education. The government has established both public and private institutions offering higher education programs across a wide range of disciplines. The Kingdom also has specialized institutions for fields like health sciences and engineering.

Types of higher education institutions in Bahrain

Bahrain has several types of higher education institutions:

1. University: a university should be composed of a number of colleges or institutes, or both, provided that there are at least three.
2. College: a college awards a university degree or more and may award other higher educational qualifications.
3. Institute: institutes award diplomas, associate diplomas, or both, and these are less than a Bachelor's degree.

Access to higher education in Bahrain

Access to higher education in Bahrain is generally granted to students who have completed secondary school education and hold the General Secondary Certificate. This is the key qualification for entry into university programs. Admission requirements vary depending on the institution and program of study.

Languages of Instruction in Bahrain

Programs at higher education institutions are typically offered in English, especially for technical and professional degrees, although Arabic may be used in some programs, particularly those in the humanities and social sciences.

Stages of higher education in Bahrain

1. First stage: the first stage involves undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor's degree, typically taking 3 to 4 years to complete.
2. Second stage: graduate programs, such as Master's degrees, generally require 1 to 2 years of study after completing a Bachelor's degree.
3. Third stage: doctoral programs in Bahrain generally take 3 to 5 years to complete, depending on the area of study, and require students to conduct original research and defend their dissertation.

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