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Welcome to AMA International University – Bahrain (AMAIUB)!

AMAIUB is not just a university but a community that values cultural diversity, and respect for religion, age, gender, and socio-economic status. This inspires the administration, students, faculty, and staff to work towards achieving a common goal, that is, to embody excellence in all its noble endeavors.

The university seeks to continuously upgrade its academic offerings and services to meet the demands of the global workforce and ensure that standards are met. All the university’s programs undergo review by accrediting bodies and enhanced by valuable partnerships and memberships with local and global organizations. Bahrain’s academic community is assured of AMAIUB’s commitment to adopting and observing the high quality and international standards.

As a leading private higher education institution in Bahrain, AMAIUB offers competitive and outcomes-based degree programs in business informatics, international business, computer science, informatics engineering, and mechatronics engineering. These disciplines instill necessary employability competencies in communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills among the youth, who are the workforce of tomorrow.

Undeniably, the university has played a dynamic role in the socio-economic development of the Kingdom through its alumni. Since its establishment in 2002, AMAIUB has produced a large number of graduates who today, occupy strategic positions in the government and private sectors. The university’s alumni cover a wide range and segment of professionals in their respective fields that include artists, entrepreneurs, bankers, diplomats, educators, computer enthusiasts, and engineers, among others. The graduates, who assume executive, senior or mid-level managers, or rank and file positions, are all active players and contributors to Bahrain’s 2030 vision. They are our graduates who proudly say, “I am AMA!”.

AMAIUB Vision Statement

AMAIUB will be recognized in Bahrain, the region, and globally for delivering relevant, innovative, and quality education producing competent, professional, and entrepreneurial graduates.

AMAIUB Mission Statement

AMAIUB delivers relevant, innovative, and quality education to fit-for-purpose students through its programs which are committed to pursuing practical knowledge and skills, delivering curricula that are responsive to socio-economic requirements of Bahrain and the region, and producing competent, professional, and entrepreneurial graduates imbued with life-long learning skills and ethical values. AMAIUB fosters high engagement in teaching and learning, research, and community service to achieve local, regional and global recognition.

AMAIUB Core Values

• Excellence and Quality
• Professionalism
• Creativity and Innovation
• Growth and Development
• Commitment and Engagement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Requirements:

• Completely filled out an admission application form
• Minimum secondary school scores 60% or it's equivalent
• Original Secondary School Certificate or it's equivalent together with an English translation of the transcript and/or an ‘A’ Level Certification from the Ministry. Rules and regulations of HEC-Bahrain regarding the authentication of foreign certificates and/or private school certificates are to be applied when necessary
• Four (4) recent passport-size photographs
• A photocopy of the applicant’s passport and CPR (or equivalent)
• Official Receipt of the non-refundable application fee
• Certificate of Good Moral Character from the previous school
• Student Medical Examination issued by a medical health center endorsed by MOE.

Fee Structure:

REQUIREMENTS FOR MBA PROGRAMME

Requirements:

• Completely filled out the admissions application form
• Original Secondary School Certificate or it's equivalent together with an English translation of the transcript and/or an ‘A’ Level Certification
• Official Transcript of Records for Bachelor Degree or its equivalent, together with an English translation of the transcripts required. Rules and regulations of HEC-Bahrain regarding the authentication of foreign certificates and/or private school certificates are to be applied when necessary.
• Four (4) recent passport-size photographs.
• A photocopy of the applicant’s passport and/or CPR or at least 2 valid ID cards.
• Official Receipt of the non-refundable application fee.
• Student Medical Examination issued by a medical health center endorsed by MOE.

Fee Structure:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS

AMA International University- Bahrain is the leading private university in the Kingdom of Bahrain as all its programs are internationally accredited.

AMAIUB is a multicultural university providing high-quality TEACHING AND LEARNING in different fields such as Business, Engineering, and Computer Science. AMAIUB is one of the most favorites and trusted universities in Bahrain and the Gulf region attracting students from different parts of the world such as British, French, Saudis, Filipinos, Indians, etc.

In addition to the services and facilities available to all our students, the university offers special support and guidance for international students through the International Education Office. The support includes dedicated student advisors who are available to help you enroll and settle into your new study life. The office can help you in securing a visa, offering accommodation solutions, and general support & guidance.

Why choose AMAIUB?

AMAIUB ensures the provision of the best quality teaching-learning practices in higher education and this could be granted as all its programs are internationally accredited.

• BS COMPUTER SCIENCE
• BS INFORMATICS ENGINEERING- Accredited by ABET
• BS MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING- Accredited by ABET
• BS BUSINESS INFORMATICS – Accredited by ECBE
• BS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – Accredited by ECBE
• MBA  – Accredited by ECBE

With ABET and ECBE accreditations students, employers and society can be confident that the programs meet the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.

Requirements

• Letter from the Parents or Guardian requesting for student sponsorship visa
• Sponsored Student has to take full load every trimester term
• Tuition Fee has to be paid in advance for the full School Year or equivalent to 3 terms or 1 year
• Copy of Employment Certificate showing the Salary of the Parents or Guardian
• Copy of Passport & residence permit of the Parents or Guardian
• CPR Copy of the Parents or Guardian
• Original Passport of the Student requesting for Sponsorship
• Visa Processing Fees shall be borne by the Student
• Submit all the requirements at the Admission Office personally by the Parents or Guardian

Special Need Applicants

“Attention from Admission Office for Special Need Applicants“

a. The student requesting special accommodation is required to submit his/her medical records.

b. Admission to the University shall be based on the availability of special equipment/facilities required by the student’s illness.  If these are not available and cannot be made available due to certain circumstances, the student is immediately informed prior to admission.

c. Students with special needs must confirm his/her disability in the admission application. If the student has not mentioned his/her disability, the University reserves the right to accept/deny his/her admissions as it sees fit based on the nature of the disability and the University’s existing support mechanisms.

d. If the request is made due to a physical disability, the Admissions Officer should make a report file for reference anytime by other concerned offices, a copy of the report should be forwarded to the guidance office for appropriate arrangement of required support needed.

e. The physical disability, which can be accepted in the university, includes: Student in a wheelchair and the like, epilepsy, Amputation in the foot, limping or asymmetric abnormality and like, dyslexia, minor speech problem, minor poor vision, and weakness in the muscles of the parties.

APPEAL SYSTEM FOR ACCESS AND TRANSFER FROM OTHER UNIVERSITY

Appeal System for Access:

1. An applicant may appeal the result of his/her admissions result to the University by submitting a letter of appeal to the Admissions Office.

2. The Admissions Officer discusses  the appeal with the Dean of Student Affairs and considers  the merits of the appeal based on the following:

• results of AMA Placement Test (OOPT); and
• Secondary School Report.

3.  The Dean of Student Affairs submits the recommendation to the College Dean who may request for an additional interview, if necessary.

4. The College Dean decides on the appeal with due regard to the recommendation of the Dean of Student Affairs.

5. The Admissions Officer advises the applicant about the result of the decision of his/her appeal. The Admissions Officer may advise the applicant to consider an alternative program of study other than the original choice.

Appeal System for Transfer of Credits from Other University:

1. An applicant whose application for transfer of credits from a previous university was denied may appeal the decision if he believes that there is a reasonable ground to appeal.

2. He/she must submit a letter of appeal to the Admissions Office.

3. The Admissions Office submits the appeal to the Deanship of Student Affairs.

4. The Dean of Student Affairs discusses the appeal with the concerned dean of the program where the transfer of credit was applied for.

5. The Admissions Office informs the applicant on the final decision of the appeal.