Description

Kingdom University (KU) is a private university offering high-quality education and training, dedicated to providing academic excellence, relevant and measurable quality research and active community engagement and continuous education.

KU has obtained its license in 2001 and welcomed the first batch of student intake only in September 2004 on its temporary campus in Manama. It is in 2013 when the University moved into its new (owned) permanent campus in Riffa.

The new campus provides a fresh and promising learning environment and study facilities. In 2016, the University has embarked on a major expansion at the campus which includes the development of a new six-storey academic building and extension of car parks and sports facilities.

Capitalizing on years of progressive achievements, KU is proud of gaining confidence recognition from the Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET) for almost all of its programs. The university continues to prove its commitment not only by meeting the required standards set by the Higher Education Council (HEC) & QAAET but rather aspires to exceed them and contribute towards the overall development of Bahrain and the Region.

Fully aware of the huge demand on quality education and international acceptance to meet market needs, particularly in line with significant changes in Bahrain and across the GCC region, KU proactively responds to the challenges and needs of contemporary societies and labor markets and the requirements for development and transformation in the era of knowledge capitalism.

The Kingdom University’s vision is to become an eminent University for its quality of academic programs, research and community engagement, contributing to the economic development of the region. KU will strive to create a quality, challenging and independent learning experience for our students and staff, to nurture future leaders and professionals capable of making positive contributions to the society and economy of Bahrain.

Kingdom University has actively engaged into collaborative exchanges and partnerships with number of international higher education institutions like Yeditepe University in Turkey, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany and many other Universities for the previous 6 years.

In March 2010, KU has received accreditation for exemption from the London based Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) for 5 of its Accounting and Finance programs, which was a momentous achievement and international recognition for its program. Concurrently, KU President signed a Letter of Intent for academic cooperation between Kingdom University and Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) of University Kebangsaan, Malaysia.

In September 2010, Kingdom University became the 1st University in the Gulf Region to be a signatory to the Magna Charta Universitatum – a charter for the fundamental values and principles of a university on institutional autonomy and academic freedom, which is still valid up to date. KU is very confident in the abilities of its graduates’ engagement in, and transition to the labor market. Noteworthy, 66% of KU Alumni get employed in the first year after graduation and 25% are in leading positions in the market, making the difference in Bahrain and around the GCC countries. The list of KU notable graduates includes Engineers, Judges and Legal Consultants and others holding key positions – like CEO or Co-Founder of Business- in Government and Private Sectors.

Our faculty and staff are committed to provide a student-centered learning experience where empathy, respect, commitment, inspiration, and excellence are instigated and nurtured. Our hands-on experience educational models are constantly reviewed and developed. The quality of our curriculum in all departments is maintained through benchmarking with those at peer educational institutions and through seeking partnership in undergraduate and graduate programs with reputable international universities. Our engagement in the continuing national reviews by the quality assurance agencies at the Ministry of Higher Education and international program accreditation further enrich the continuous curriculum development and provide credibility for our degrees.

We are currently providing distinguished bachelor’s degrees in Law, Architectural Engineering & Design, and Business. We are also considering expansion to other offerings and graduate degrees to satisfy the needs of the local and regional current and future job markets. We constantly engage in discussions with the industry to prepare our students with the knowledge, attitudes, and attributes that enhance their employability especially in light of an anticipated dynamic future job environment. Our strategic dimensions foster a culture of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, our facilities are growing to accommodate the increasing number of our students and the particular spatial needs in major courses. We pledge to provide a stimulating educational experience to our student body within an environment conducive to achieving your dreams in successful careers. We hope you will achieve all your academic goals through our institution and look forward to sharing with you the journey in becoming a successful professional and leader in the community.

Admission Requirements

• To apply at the Kingdom University, applicants should provide the following documents:
• General secondary school certificate (Tawjihia) and transcript for government schools in Bahrain and GCC.
• High school certificates and transcript from private schools approved by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain (including private schools inside and outside Bahrain).
• Equivalent letter or high school certificate from the Ministry of Education for those who:

1. Graduated from private school in Bahrain; or
2. Obtained their high school certificate from outside Bahrain (excluding GCC Government Schools)

• Any other qualifications equivalent to Bahrain’s secondary school certificate (Tawjihia) that is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain.
• A copy of a valid passport
• A copy of a valid CPR (Identification)
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Medical examination report
• Conduct certificate

Transfer Requirements 

Additional documents for Transfer applicants must also include:

• Official transcript from the previous higher education institution, stamped by the HEC for Private University.
• Withdrawal letter or graduation certificate from the previous higher education institution, stamped by the HEC for Private University
• Course descriptions for credit transfer approval.

A course can be given the status of equivalent if:

• The course which the student has previously studied matches at least 70% of the equivalent course description.
• The student has completed the credit hours for the course in the previous university and has achieved a Grade C or above.
• A maximum of 66% of the program to which the student is transferring can be recognized through the course(s) that have been given approved equivalency status.
• Higher Education Council (HEC) approval is required for all courses that are given equivalence status.

Entrance Exam

After applying in Kingdom University and depending on the student’s ma the or, student will take Entrance Examinations (placement test) to determine his skills and capabilities.

Applicants earned 60% and above in high school certificates:

The applicants are sitting for the entrance examination (Placement Test) as per the following:

Applicants for the College of Business Administration should take the entrance examinations in:

1. Mathematics

2. English language

Applicants for the College of Law are registered directly into the program.

Applicants with IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 are exempted from the English language entrance examination. Internally and externally transferred students who have already completed (a) related course(s) on their previous program (or at another university) do not need to take the entrance examinations.

Applicants earned less than 60% in high school certificates:

The applicants are sitting for orientation programs as per the following:

Applicants for the College of Business Administration:

Orientation Program for the College of Business Administration comprises:

Basic Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours

English Language Foundation - 6 Credit Hours

Applicants for the College of Law:

Orientation program for applicants to the College of Law:

Applicants for the College of Law with Less than 60% in their High School Certificate must take the Arabic Language Entrance Examination. They must achieve 60% to enroll directly in the program. If they fail to achieve 60% they must take the Arabic Language Foundation Course.