Notable Universities in Bahrain

A closer look at 12 universities in Bahrain — founding, campus language, and academic strengths.

School	City	Type	Founded	Language	Notable Programs
University of Bahrain	Sakhir	Public	1986	Arabic, English	EngineeringBusiness AdministrationInformation Technology
New York Instiute of Technology	Manama	Private	1955	English	Computer ScienceEngineeringBusiness Administration
Arabian Gulf University	Manama	Public	1980	English	MedicineMedical SciencesHealth Sciences
Al Ahlia University	Manama	Private	2001	English	Business AdministrationInformation TechnologyComputer Engineering
Gulf University College	Sanad	Private	2001	English	Business AdministrationComputer ScienceMass Communication
The Kingdom University	Riffa	Private	2001	English	Business AdministrationLawArchitecture
Ama International University	Salmabad	Private	2002	English	Information TechnologyComputer ScienceBusiness Administration
Arab Open University	A'ali	Private	2002	English, Arabic	Business AdministrationInformation TechnologyEnglish Language and Literature
University College Bahrain	Saar	Private	2002	English	Business AdministrationInformation TechnologyGraphic Design
Applied Science University	Sitra	Private	2004	English, Arabic	Business AdministrationComputer ScienceLaw
RCSI-Medical University of Bahrain	Busaiteen	Private	2004	English	MedicineNursingMedical Education
American School of Bahrain	Riffa	Private	2020	English	College PreparatorySTEM EducationArts Programs