Description

Vision

A pioneering Arab Open University dedicated to building the science and knowledge society.

Mission

Develop and disseminate knowledge, and build expertise according to international quality standards without time or geographical barriers for the sake of contributing and preparing manpower for development needs, and to build science and knowledge society in the Arab countries

Shared Values

At AOU, values constitute the guidelines, which determine conduct at the University at all administrative levels, and also determine the basis of dealing with students and with all other stakeholders. If these values were essentially universal, then they will acquire special importance by us since they constitute part of our historical and cultural heritage in the region. They also constitute part of our scientific experiment based on the AOU philosophy, vision and mission.

To stress the importance of these values on the scientific level, we deem it necessary to integrate these values in the operational plans in all University branches and the headquarters. We also stress the importance of having these values integrated in all University bylaws and regulations, in addition to applying them in all academic and administrative domains and student activities, among others. We also stress the importance of considering these values a framework for professional ethics, which all AOU staff must adhere to.

To stress the importance of these values on the scientific level, we deem it necessary to integrate these values in the operational plans in all University branches and the headquarters. We also stress the importance of having these values integrated in all University bylaws and regulations, in addition to applying them in all academic and administrative domains and student activities, among others. We also stress the importance of considering these values a framework for professional ethics, which all AOU staff must adhere to.

- Caring for students seeking knowledge

Our students make the actual wealth of Arab societies; therefore, caring for them and investing in them is topmost among our priorities and basic values, which we are proud of and care about them.

- Community service and social responsibility

We care about boosting the relationship between the University and the local community, which provides us with the inputs. We also care about serving the society and contributing to its growth and development.

- Lifelong learning

We are keen to enable our human resources cope with progress and advancement in human knowledge, and consequently develop their scope of knowledge, capabilities, skills, and attitudes continuously.

- Commitment to total quality standards

We commit ourselves totally to quality standards according to well-defined, objective and international standards, which are subject to review, scrutiny and accountability by our partners in academic affairs and related issues.

- Encouraging creativity

We are keen on encouraging our students not only to acquire knowledge but also to contribute to generating new ideas and creating methods to apply knowledge. This kind of encouragement applies to all University staff.

- Commitment to professionalism

At AOU, we try our best to develop our human resources to highest levels of professionalism to provide top-level services in all areas and according to scientific and moral standards marked with objectivity, integrity, transparency and accountability, together with whatever experience and expertise required by the code of professional ethics.

- Belonging/Affiliation

For us, belonging/affiliation is the belief in and adherence to the AOU vision and its mission, and the quest to achieve them most professionally.

- Teamwork

We believe in unifying the AOU vision and mission despite diversity of local cultures across branches and the variation in their social and political environments. As such, we believe that creative teamwork is the guarantor to realizing the University philosophy and objectives in line with the approved strategic plan.

- Taking care of human resources

We consider our human resources at all organizational levels the most valuable of all, and we consider taking care of them and protecting them a priority.

- Equity and equal opportunities

We are committed to giving each and everyone their rights according to objective principles based on equality and justice without bias or discrimination. Such a commitment is one of the basic values we strive to apply in all University academic, training, and administrative activities, among others.

- Freedom of research and thinking

We believe in the right of the AOU staff in the freedom of thought and expression of opinions according to rules and bylaws in force at the University.

- Accountability, integrity, and transparency

At AOU, we are keen to perform our duties according to the rules and procedures in force at the University, and also according to objective measures of evaluation and accountability.

Why to study at AOU?

• ​AOU Bahrain Branch is licensed by the Secretariat General of the Higher ‎Educations Council in Kingdom of Bahrain.‎
• AOU is an accredited partner of  the Open University-U.K.‎
• All AOU graduates are granted a dual degree :one from the Arab Open ‎University and the other from the open University in UK.‎
• AOU Certificates are approved by the Higher Education Council in the ‎Kingdom of Bahrain.‎
• Courses are conducted in English.‎​
• The University is a non-profit institution with very competitive fees.‎
• The University provides its students the opportunity to study and work ‎simultaneously.‎

Undergraduate Requirements

​​​​To apply in Arab Open University the following documents are required: 

• Three personal photos.
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Copy of personal identification card.
• Valid residence (for non-Bahrainis).
• Admission fees (BD 28).
• Medical report from the Health Center.
• Accredited official secondary school certificate (Copy of secondary school certificate and transcript of all semesters issued by the Examination Directorate in the Ministry of Education (ensuring that the name on the certificates matches exactly the name in the passport) taking into consideration the following:

1. If you graduated from a private school in Bahrain: you should submit a copy of the certificate and transcript of all semesters along with an equalization letter issued by the Directorate of Private Education in the Ministry of Education.
2. If you graduated from GCC countries: you should submit a copy of the certificate and transcript of all semesters attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin, the country’s embassy in Bahrain, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain.
3. If you graduated from other Arab countries or Non-Arab countries: you should submit a copy of the certificate and transcript of all semesters attested by the country’s embassy in Bahrain, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain, along with an equalization letter issued by the Credentials Evaluation Section in the Ministry of Education in Bahrain.)

If you wish to transfer courses from another university:

Please submit a copy of the graduation certificate or withdrawal letter from the previous university along with the transcript, taking into consideration the following :

• If the certificate is issued from a private university in Bahrain: please submit a copy of the graduation certificate or withdrawal letter from the previous university along with the transcript attested by the Higher Education Council in Bahrain.
• If the certificate is not issued from Bahrain (Gulf region): it should be attested by the higher education council in the certificate country, the country’s embassy in Bahrain, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain.
• If the certificate is not issued from Bahrain (out from Gulf region): it should be attested by the higher education council in the certificate country, country's embassy in Bahrain, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain with an equivalence letter issued by the ministry of education in Bahrain.

To join Arab Open University the applicant required to do the following procedures:

• Submit an admission application by filling the online form in the website and receiving application number 
• ​Submit the application number with the admission requirements to the admission office in the university campus.
• Admission office will set date for English placement test and inform the applicant about it.
• The applicant will be exempted from the English placement test if he/she   provide results of international accredited test in English Language with minimum scores as follow:

1. TOFEL: Paper based score is ( 477) , Computer based score (153) , Internet based score (53)
2. IELTS: 4.5

Note: T​he scores for these tests are expired in 2 years, and the result cannot be accepted if it is expired.

Undergraduate Admission Fees

Comments - Paid Once / Non refundable