The tuition and fees stated below are applicable for students registering for the Academic Year 2024-2025. Enrolled students must comply with the Financial Regulations of the university as published in the Student Handbook. The university tuition and fees are subject to change in accordance with the Higher Education Council regulations.
Tuition covers the cost of the programs only. Full-time students must take a minimum study load of 12 credit hours. The table below details tuition and fees per semester:
| Undergraduate Degree Programs Tuition | Fall & Spring | Summer | Due Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Programs Tuition | Up to BHD 3,600 (BHD 200 per credit hour) | Payable as per the published dates in the Academic Calendar. | |
| Student Activities Fee* | BHD 100 | BHD 50 | |
| Technology Fee** | BHD 50 | BHD 30 | |
| Seat Reservation Deposit (non-refundable) | BHD 600 | BHD 300 | Payable before registration for each semester. |
| Amount will be deducted from tuition | |||
*Student Activities Fee
Student Activities Fee supports on and off-campus programs and activities that enhance the student experience of university life. It also provides access to the sports and recreation facilities. All students are required to pay this fee once per semester.
**Technology Fee
Technology Fee supports the technology infrastructure, resources and services that enhance student learning experiences and to continually provide innovative solutions in line with the university’s mission. All students are required to pay this fee once per semester.
| Fees | Amount (BHD) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable)* | 25 |
| Lab/Studio Fees (course specific) | 75 |
| Internship Registration Fee | 25 |
| Transcripts Fee | 5 |
| Library Fine (rate per day per item) | 1 |
| Engineering / Science Lab Fees (course specific) | 75 |
| Late Registration Fee | 50 |
| Late Payment Fee | 50 |
| ID Card Replacement Fee | 10 |
| Locker Fee | 25 |
| Graduation Fee | 100 |
| Degree Attestation Request Fee | 50 |
| Health, Safety and Facilities Fine | Up to 50 |
| Test Re-take Fee | 25 |
| Placement Tests/Assessments | 30 |
| Credit Transfer Request Fee | 30 |
| Degree Certificate Replacement Fee (if lost or damaged) | 100 |
| Returned Check/Failed Direct Debit Fee | 50 |
| Installment Plan Admin Fee (per installment) | Up to 30 |
| English Proficiency Test | 100 |
Bank Transfer/Fawri/Fawri+
Payable to the following bank account:
A copy of the bank transfer should be e-mailed to the finance department.
Fawateer
Available through any eBanking platform or the BenefitPay mobile application. Under Fawateer, go to Education, and select American University of Bahrain.
Credit Cards & Debt Cards Payments
Checks
Payable to “American University of Bahrain”.
Cash
To be deposited at any Khaleeji Bank branches:
NOTE: Students/Applicants should always quote their student/applicant ID and name when making a payment. For applicants, in the case of unavailability of application number, please quote your passport number. Failure of the above will delay the allocation of the payment to the student account with the university.
Students must comply with the financial regulations of the university. Students are expected to settle their tuition and fees as per the payment deadlines.
Payment Deadlines
University students are required to pay their tuition and fees based on the below due dates:
| Description of Fees | Due Date |
| Seat Reservation Deposit | Payable before registration of each semester. |
| Tuition and Fees less the Seat Reservation Deposit | Payable as per the published dates in the Academic Calendar. |
Late Registration
University students must adhere to registration deadlines. Registration of courses must be no later than the last working day before the start of the Add/Drop period. Registration during or after the Add/Drop period is subject to a Late Registration Fee.
Late Payments
University students must adhere to payment deadlines. Payments completed after the deadline for each installment is subject to a Late Payment Fee.
Outstanding Balances
Students with outstanding balances or financial obligations will:
Refund Policy
Dropping/Withdrawing from Courses:
In the event a student drops a course during the add/drop period, the student will be refunded 100% of the tuition and fees for the course as long as the student maintains the minimum credit hours for the semester. Non-attendance of classes does not imply that the student has dropped the course, and the tuition and fees will be applicable.
In the event a student withdraws from a course after the add/drop period, the student will not be refunded for the tuition and fees of the course.
Withdrawing from the Semester/University:
In the event a student chooses to completely withdraw from the university or a semester, the following refund schedule will apply for the tuition and fees excluding the non-refundable fees and deposits:
| Schedule | Refund |
| Before the end of the Add/Drop period | 100% |
| After the Add/Drop period | 0% |
All refund requests will be processed within 20 working days.
To download the Refund Request Form, click here.
To submit the request, please send the form to finance@aubh.edu.bh or call +973 77977031 for further information.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
All tuition and fees stated on this page are exclusive of Bahrain Value Added Tax (VAT).
VAT charges, where applicable, shall be charged in accordance with the Decree-Law No. (48) for the year 2018 regarding Value Added Tax and its Executive Regulations issued under Resolution No. (12) for the year 2018. Any subsequent changes in VAT law will be applied.
The University is pleased to offer students installment payment plans for tuition over the period of a semester (summer semester not included). To enroll, an Installment Plan Request Form must be completed by the student and submitted to the Finance Department.
AUBH offers three installment plan options for tuition payment over the semester:
Option 1: Automatic Deduction:
Option 2: Non-Automatic Deduction:
Option 3: Customized Installment Plan:
To apply, please contact the Finance Department on finance@aubh.edu.bh or call +973 77977018 or +973 33560013 for further information.
*The installment plan is offered at the discretion of the university and may change over time.
To avail a family tuition discount, two or more first degree family members must be enrolled at the university. To receive the family tuition discount, a Family Tuition Discount Form must be completed by the students and submitted to the Finance Department. The family tuition discount is offered at the discretion of the university and may change over time.
To apply, please contact the Finance Department on email or call +973 77977018 or +973 33560013 for further information.
The university may offer scholarships or financial aid to students to begin or complete their studies. All scholarships and financial aid offered are at the discretion of the university and may change over time. For further information on Scholarships please refer to the Scholarships page or for more information on Financial Aid, please contact the Finance Department by email or call +973 77977018 or +973 33560013
National Bank of Bahrain
AUBH also partnered with the National Bank of Bahrain to offer education finance products to students with repayment periods of up to 7 years. The largest financed amount is BHD 3,000 per single transaction, with a total consumer finance exposure of BHD 40,000. Students will get competitive interest rates, a quick approval process coupled with zero processing and insurance fees. Students/guardians applying are subject to:
KFH Bahrain
AUBH also partnered with the KFH Bahrain to offer education finance products to students with repayment periods of up to 7 years including a 2-year profit-accruing grace period with a total consumer finance exposure of BHD 30,000. Students will get competitive interest rate, a quick approval process coupled with zero processing and insurance fees. Students/guardians applying are subjected to:
