Tuition covers the cost of the programs only. Full-time students must take a minimum of 12 and up to 19 credit hours per semester. The table below details tuition and fees per semester:
AUBH is introducing a new tuition and fees structure effective Spring 2026: The new fee will be BHD 220 per credit hour, plus a Learning Resources Fee applicable to certain Colleges. This revised tuition and fees structure is designed to simplify AUBH’s tuition model and enhance transparency for students.
Preferred Payment Methods
To ensure timely processing and accurate allocation of payments, students and applicants are required to use the University’s approved electronic payment channels whenever available. Payment through the Student Portal is the primary and preferred method.
Student Portal (Primary Method)
Online payment via the Student Portal
All major debit and credit cards accepted
Payment Link
Secure online payment via an official payment link
Payment links are issued by the Finance Department upon request
All major debit and credit cards accepted
Fawateer
Available through eBanking platforms and the BenefitPay mobile application
Select: Education → American University of Bahrain
Alternative Payment Methods
Bank Transfer / Fawri / Fawri+
Bank: Khaleeji
Account Name: American University of Bahrain
IBAN: BH30KHCB00200500492001
SWIFT: KHCBBHBM
Proof of payment must be submitted to the Finance Department for verification
Point of Sale (POS)
On-campus payments
All major debit and credit cards accepted
Cheque
Cheques must be payable to American University of Bahrain
Cash Deposit
Cash deposits may be made at any Khaleeji Bank branch
Account Number: 0200500492001 0200500492001
Payment Identification Requirement
All payments must include the Student ID or Applicant ID and full name.
Applicants without an application number must provide their passport number.
Payments submitted without the required identification may not be credited to the student account until verification is completed.