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Enrollment Dates
| Semester | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Last Day to Enroll - 25 January 2025 | Last Day to Enroll - 14 February 2025 | |
How to Apply
College of Business & Management; College of Media & Design:
- An overall GPA of 2.3 or equivalent
- English language proficiency such as IELTS (academic) with a score of (6.0 IELTS) or equivalent such as TOEFL or Duolingo.
- Passing AUBH personal interview (if applicable)
College of Engineering & Computing:
- An overall GPA of 2.3 or equivalent
- The student should have successfully completed a minimum of one science subject at high school level (e.g. Physics, Biology, Chemistry) and one math subject.
- English language proficiency such as IELTS (academic) with a score of (6.0 IELTS) or equivalent such as TOEFL or Duolingo.
- Passing AUBH personal interview (if applicable)
To formally be admitted to the University, you will need to provide the following original documents or proof of pending results:
- Statement of graduation / High school diploma
- High school transcripts (semesters 1-6 for government schools or grades 9-12 for private schools)
- English language proficiency such as IELTS (academic) or TOEFL, or Duolingo.
- Passport copy
- CPR copy / National ID
- A medical report from a public health center or an approved private hospital (click here to view/download our list of approved medical centers/hospitals)
- A photo with a clear background (soft copy)
MBA Applicant Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s Diploma & official transcripts of records
- Current Resume or CV
Note: Please contact the Admissions Office if you are under the following curriculum:
- A-level
- IB Diploma
- Other equivalent international certifications
For more information, please contact our Admissions team +973 3366 3343 or email admissions@aubh.edu.bh
Applicants who met the University’s entry requirement and submitted their complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts and passports to the University Admissions Office will receive a ‘Full Admission’ letter
Applicants who did not submit the complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts, and passports may be admitted on a conditional basis and will receive a ‘Conditional Admissions’ letter until all documents are received.
Applicants who fail to meet full admission requirements but show potential for academic success at the university level may be admitted on a provisional basis. These admitted students are required to follow stipulations outlined in a ‘Provisional Admission’ letter and may be enrolled in the Intensive English Language Program (IEP) or in the Foundation year program. The University works closely with provisionally admitted students to develop a plan for meeting the required stipulations and achieving regular admission status. Students typically remain under provisional admittance status for one semester or up to one year. A regular student status can be obtained after meeting the admission criteria.
Applicants who have completed any post-secondary coursework elsewhere and wish to apply AUBH as a transfer student must submit the same documents to the Admissions Office as those required for freshman admission. In addition, a transfer applicant must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities.
- Course descriptions and syllabi in English for all coursework completed at all previously attended colleges/universities.
A transfer applicant must also meet the following conditions:
- Undergone the postsecondary course of study within the past five years.
- Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.3 (75%) and above or equivalent, based on the most recent transcript presented by the student.
- A transfer applicant must be in good academic standing from the transferring institution (i.e., not on probation, suspended, or dismissed)
- A transfer applicant must be transferring from a recognized and accredited institution of higher education that offers learning experiences equivalent to those offered at AUBH.
The official evaluation of transfer credit is completed by the relevant college at AUBH once course descriptions, syllabi, and official transcripts are received by the Admissions Office. All transcripts received become the property of AUBH, transcripts will not be returned, reissued to the transfer applicant, or forwarded to another institution. The official evaluation of transfer credit is kept in the applicant’s academic file.
After having completed all procedures required for transfer admission, an applicant with advanced standing is provided with a statement identifying the credits accepted for transfer. Transfer credit is only to be awarded for courses that have an equivalency at AUBH and show an earned grade of “C” or better from a university-level institution or program with admission standards acceptable to AUBH.
Transfer credit is evaluated and can be applied in one of the following ways:
- Parallel credit: The transferred coursework must have involved at least the same amount of class time and the same content.
- Electives: The transferred coursework must be clearly related to the applicant’s academic program and career goal, thereby serving as a major elective. In some cases, transferred coursework deemed liberal arts may be accepted as general electives if such coursework is not specifically offered at AUBH.
Transfer credits are recorded as credits earned but are not computed into the GPA at AUBH or enrollment status for any given term. No more than 50% of the credits required to earn a degree from AUBH may be considered as transfer credit.
Applicants who met the University’s entry requirement and submitted their complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts and passports to the university Admission Office will receive a Full Admission letter issued by the Admission Office.
Applicants who did not submit the complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts, and passports to the Admissions Office may be admitted on a conditional basis and will receive a Conditional Admission letter until all documents are received by the Admissions Office.
Applicants who fail to meet full admission requirements but show potential for academic success at the university level may be admitted on a provisional basis. These admitted students are required to follow stipulations outlined in a Provisional Admission letter and may be enrolled in the Intensive English Language Program (IEP) or in the Foundation year program. The University works closely with provisionally admitted students to develop a plan for meeting the required stipulations and achieving regular admission status. Students typically remain under provisional admittance status for one semester or up to one year. A regular student status can be obtained after meeting the admission criteria.
Applicants who have completed any post-secondary coursework elsewhere and wish to apply for admission to AUBH as a transfer student must submit the same items to the Office of Admissions as those required for freshman admission. In addition, a transfer applicant must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities
- Course descriptions and/or syllabi in English for coursework completed at all previously attended colleges/universities
A transfer applicant must also meet the following conditions:
- Undergone the postsecondary course of study within the past five years.
- Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.3 (75%) and above or equivalent, based on the most recent transcript presented by the student. Refer to Appendix 1 for students transferring from British universities.
- A transfer applicant must be in good academic standing from the transferring institution (i.e., not on probation, suspended, or dismissed)
- A transfer applicant must be transferring from a recognized and accredited institution of higher education that offers learning experiences equivalent to those offered at AUBH
The official evaluation of transfer credit is completed by the relevant AUBH college once course descriptions, syllabi, and official transcripts are received by the Office of Admissions. All transcripts received become the property of AUBH. Transcripts will not be returned, reissued to the transfer applicant, or forwarded to another institution. The official evaluation of transfer credit is kept in the applicant’s academic file.
After having completed all procedures required for transfer admission, an applicant with advanced standing is provided with a statement identifying the credits accepted for transfer. Transfer credit is only to be awarded for courses that have an equivalency at AUBH and show an earned grade of “C” or better from a university-level institution or program with admission standards acceptable to AUBH.
Transfer credit is evaluated and can be applied in one of the following ways:
- Parallel credit: The transferred coursework must have involved at least the same amount of class time and involved the same content.
- Electives: The transferred coursework must be clearly related to the applicant’s academic program and career goal thereby serving as a major elective. In some cases, transferred coursework deemed liberal arts may be accepted as general electives if such coursework is not specifically offered at AUBH.
Transfer credits are recorded as credits earned but are not computed into the GPA at AUBH or enrollment status for any given term. No more than 50% of the credits required to earn a degree from AUBH may be transfer credit.
A visiting student is a student who is not formally admitted to AUBH but is allowed to enroll in coursework for transfer back to the home institution. Prior to enrolling, an applicant for visiting student status should check with their home institution and confirm the transferability of coursework completed at AUBH. Applicants seeking visiting student status must submit the following:
- Official Visiting Student Application
- Official University Transcript From their Home Institution
Granting of admission for visiting students is entirely within the discretion of the Office of Admissions and the appropriate College Dean. If the application for visiting student admission is approved, registration is then completed through the Office of the Registrar. Visiting students may enroll in any university course for which they have the necessary academic background and qualifications. However, courses with enrollment limits have restrictions and will apply priority to full-time AUBH students. Normally, a student is not allowed to register as a visiting student for more than 12 credit hours.
If you have already graduated from school or you are transferring, you can start applying today! If you are in year 12, you can start the application process.
Don’t have all your documents yet? No problem! You can still fill the AUBH application form and apply. When the documents are ready, we will collect them from you!
Entry Requirements
Documents Needed
Types of Admission
When to Apply
Entry Requirements
College of Business & Management; College of Media & Design:
- An overall GPA of 2.3 or equivalent
- English language proficiency such as IELTS (academic) with a score of (6.0 IELTS) or equivalent such as TOEFL or Duolingo, or Linguaskill. Linguaskill testing is offered at AUBH, to find out more please click here.
- Passing AUBH personal interview (if applicable)
College of Engineering:
- An overall GPA of 2.3 or equivalent
- The student should have successfully completed a minimum of one science subject at high school level (e.g. Physics, Biology, Chemistry) and one math subject.
- English language proficiency such as IELTS (academic) with a score of (6.0 IELTS) or equivalent such as TOEFL or Duolingo, or Linguaskill. Linguaskill testing is offered at AUBH, to find out more please click here.
- Passing AUBH personal interview (if applicable)
Once you have completed the admission form, please return it to our Admissions Office on campus with the above documents for review.
Documents Needed
To formally be admitted to the University, you will need to provide the following original documents or proof of pending results:
- Statement of graduation / High school diploma
- High school transcripts (semesters 1-6 for government schools or grades 9-12 for private schools)
- English language proficiency such as IELTS (academic) or TOEFL, or Linguaskill. Linguaskill testing is offered at AUBH.
- Passport copy
- CPR copy / National ID
- A medical report from a public health center or an approved private hospital (click here to view/download our list of approved medical centers/hospitals)
- Two passport size photographs (soft or hard copies)
MBA Applicant Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s Diploma & official transcripts of records
- Current Resume or CV
Note: Please contact the Admissions Office if you are under the following curriculum:
- A-level
- IB Diploma
- Other equivalent international certifications
For more information, please contact Ms. Aala Kal Awadh +973 7797 7073
Types of Admission
Applicants who met the University’s entry requirement and submitted their complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts and passports to the University Admissions Office will receive a ‘Full Admission’ letter
Applicants who did not submit the complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts, and passports may be admitted on a conditional basis and will receive a ‘Conditional Admissions’ letter until all documents are received.
Applicants who fail to meet full admission requirements but show potential for academic success at the university level may be admitted on a provisional basis. These admitted students are required to follow stipulations outlined in a ‘Provisional Admission’ letter and may be enrolled in the Intensive English Language Program (IEP) or in the Foundation year program. The University works closely with provisionally admitted students to develop a plan for meeting the required stipulations and achieving regular admission status. Students typically remain under provisional admittance status for one semester or up to one year. A regular student status can be obtained after meeting the admission criteria.
Applicants who have completed any post-secondary coursework elsewhere and wish to apply AUBH as a transfer student must submit the same documents to the Admissions Office as those required for freshman admission. In addition, a transfer applicant must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities.
- Course descriptions and syllabi in English for all coursework completed at all previously attended colleges/universities.
A transfer applicant must also meet the following conditions:
- Undergone the postsecondary course of study within the past five years.
- Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.3 (75%) and above or equivalent, based on the most recent transcript presented by the student.
- A transfer applicant must be in good academic standing from the transferring institution (i.e., not on probation, suspended, or dismissed)
- A transfer applicant must be transferring from a recognized and accredited institution of higher education that offers learning experiences equivalent to those offered at AUBH.
The official evaluation of transfer credit is completed by the relevant college at AUBH once course descriptions, syllabi, and official transcripts are received by the Admissions Office. All transcripts received become the property of AUBH, transcripts will not be returned, reissued to the transfer applicant, or forwarded to another institution. The official evaluation of transfer credit is kept in the applicant’s academic file.
After having completed all procedures required for transfer admission, an applicant with advanced standing is provided with a statement identifying the credits accepted for transfer. Transfer credit is only to be awarded for courses that have an equivalency at AUBH and show an earned grade of “C” or better from a university-level institution or program with admission standards acceptable to AUBH.
Transfer credit is evaluated and can be applied in one of the following ways:
- Parallel credit: The transferred coursework must have involved at least the same amount of class time and the same content.
- Electives: The transferred coursework must be clearly related to the applicant’s academic program and career goal, thereby serving as a major elective. In some cases, transferred coursework deemed liberal arts may be accepted as general electives if such coursework is not specifically offered at AUBH.
Transfer credits are recorded as credits earned but are not computed into the GPA at AUBH or enrollment status for any given term. No more than 50% of the credits required to earn a degree from AUBH may be considered as transfer credit.
Applicants who met the University’s entry requirement and submitted their complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts and passports to the university Admission Office will receive a Full Admission letter issued by the Admission Office.
Applicants who did not submit the complete documents such as high school diploma, transcripts, and passports to the Admissions Office may be admitted on a conditional basis and will receive a Conditional Admission letter until all documents are received by the Admissions Office.
Applicants who fail to meet full admission requirements but show potential for academic success at the university level may be admitted on a provisional basis. These admitted students are required to follow stipulations outlined in a Provisional Admission letter and may be enrolled in the Intensive English Language Program (IEP) or in the Foundation year program. The University works closely with provisionally admitted students to develop a plan for meeting the required stipulations and achieving regular admission status. Students typically remain under provisional admittance status for one semester or up to one year. A regular student status can be obtained after meeting the admission criteria.
Applicants who have completed any post-secondary coursework elsewhere and wish to apply for admission to AUBH as a transfer student must submit the same items to the Office of Admissions as those required for freshman admission. In addition, a transfer applicant must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities
- Course descriptions and/or syllabi in English for coursework completed at all previously attended colleges/universities
A transfer applicant must also meet the following conditions:
- Undergone the postsecondary course of study within the past five years.
- Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.3 (75%) and above or equivalent, based on the most recent transcript presented by the student. Refer to Appendix 1 for students transferring from British universities.
- A transfer applicant must be in good academic standing from the transferring institution (i.e., not on probation, suspended, or dismissed)
- A transfer applicant must be transferring from a recognized and accredited institution of higher education that offers learning experiences equivalent to those offered at AUBH
The official evaluation of transfer credit is completed by the relevant AUBH college once course descriptions, syllabi, and official transcripts are received by the Office of Admissions. All transcripts received become the property of AUBH. Transcripts will not be returned, reissued to the transfer applicant, or forwarded to another institution. The official evaluation of transfer credit is kept in the applicant’s academic file.
After having completed all procedures required for transfer admission, an applicant with advanced standing is provided with a statement identifying the credits accepted for transfer. Transfer credit is only to be awarded for courses that have an equivalency at AUBH and show an earned grade of “C” or better from a university-level institution or program with admission standards acceptable to AUBH.
Transfer credit is evaluated and can be applied in one of the following ways:
- Parallel credit: The transferred coursework must have involved at least the same amount of class time and involved the same content.
- Electives: The transferred coursework must be clearly related to the applicant’s academic program and career goal thereby serving as a major elective. In some cases, transferred coursework deemed liberal arts may be accepted as general electives if such coursework is not specifically offered at AUBH.
Transfer credits are recorded as credits earned but are not computed into the GPA at AUBH or enrollment status for any given term. No more than 50% of the credits required to earn a degree from AUBH may be transfer credit.
A visiting student is a student who is not formally admitted to AUBH but is allowed to enroll in coursework for transfer back to the home institution. Prior to enrolling, an applicant for visiting student status should check with their home institution and confirm the transferability of coursework completed at AUBH. Applicants seeking visiting student status must submit the following:
- Official Visiting Student Application
- Official University Transcript From their Home Institution
Granting of admission for visiting students is entirely within the discretion of the Office of Admissions and the appropriate College Dean. If the application for visiting student admission is approved, registration is then completed through the Office of the Registrar. Visiting students may enroll in any university course for which they have the necessary academic background and qualifications. However, courses with enrollment limits have restrictions and will apply priority to full-time AUBH students. Normally, a student is not allowed to register as a visiting student for more than 12 credit hours.
When to Apply
If you have already graduated from school or you are transferring, you can start applying today! If you are in year 12, you can start the application process.
Don’t have all your documents yet? No problem! You can still fill the AUBH application form and apply. When the documents are ready, we will collect them from you!
International Students
AUBH is located in close proximity to a number of other schools and universities, which ensures a well-resourced location for students, with a variety of restaurants available in addition to our on-campus options. Alosra Supermarket in Riffa Views is the closest convenience store for all grocery needs and is within walking distance of the campus.
There are multiple activity options available for thrill-seekers. The Bahrain International Circuit, home to the annual Formula One race is less than a 10 minute drive away. The circuit offers a global standard karting track and various thrilling motoring experiences including Ducati riding, dragsters and Land Rover off-road driving. Bahrain’s first indoor skydiving center, Gravity Village, located near the campus, is a great place to hang out with friends, hosting an outdoor gym, green space and various cafes. Bahrain’s biggest outdoor waterpark, the Lost Paradise of Dilmun, complete with wave pool and beach cabanas, is a short drive from campus and offers student discount and ladies-only nights.
Admissions FAQ
Our University offers an American-model university education which fosters interaction and collaboration between students, faculty and the professional community, resulting in a unique educational journey for students, going beyond what’s taught in the classrooms.
Conceived as an institution to raise the bar of educational standards in the Arab world, AUBH’s purpose-built campus in Riffa is a second home to a new caliber of potential graduate, nurtured and mentored by hand-picked faculty from the best of international and local expertise.
Complete with the latest in learning technology, library, labs, fitness center, football and basketball courts, our campus is alive with the buzz of academic and extra-curricular life amongst a multi-cultural student body.
Under the College of Engineering & Computing:
- A Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- A Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- A Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering
- A Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
- A Master of Science in Engineering Management
Under the College of Business:
- A Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
- A Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
- A Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources
- A Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Marketing & Social Media
- A Master of Business Administration
Under the College of Media & Design
- A Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Design
Under the College of Business:
- A Master of Business Administration.
Under the College of Engineering & Computing:
- A Master of Science in Engineering Management.
AUBH is proud to be licensed by the Higher Education Council of the Ministry of Education of Bahrain.
The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) has officially received U.S. accreditation through the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of the seven best known accrediting agencies in the USA. This makes AUBH among only a handful of other universities accredited by this world-renowned commission in the GCC and MENA region.
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