University fees in Bahrain in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 17 institutions in Bahrain that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Bahrain
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Bahrain is 4,748 BHD per year, for the 5 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 190 BHD per year, with a maximum observed of 7,500 BHD per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 5 universities
From
190
BHD
Average
4,748
BHD
Up to
7,500
BHD
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Bahrain
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Bahrain?
A bachelor's degree in Bahrain costs between 190 and 7,500 BHD per year, with an average of 4,748 BHD, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Bahrain?
Public/private data is not fully available.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Bahrain?
No master fee published. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 17 universities in Bahrain that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 17 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
University of Strathclyde - Bahrain
Arabian Gulf University
Royal University for Women
Bahrain Polytechnic
Vatel Bahrain
Arab Open University
Ahlia University
RCSI Medical University of Bahrain
University of Bahrain
University College of Bahrain
University of Technology Bahrain
Kingdom University
Gulf University
Applied Science University
American University of Bahrain
The British University of Bahrain