Bahrain — university guide
The 17 universities in Bahrain in 2026
An informative guide to the 17 higher education institutions in Bahrain: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
17
Universities
3
Public
14
Private
#299
Best ranking
Ahlia University
190 BHD
Min bachelor fee
42
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Bahrain
Based on the 5 universities in Bahrain that published their fees.
Min190 BHDMax7,500 BHD
Universities in Bahrain: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
3
Public universities
The public institutions in Bahrain
3universities
14
Private universities
The private institutions in Bahrain
14universities
2
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
2universities
5
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
5universities
17
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
17universities
42
Programs
Fields offered in Bahrain
42programs
List of universities in Bahrain in 2026
17 universities listedUniversity College of Bahrain
Private8 8 programs· Private Bahraini college specialising in business, management, IT and design, with bachelor's and master's programmes.
Bahrain Polytechnic
Public7 7 programs· Public institution providing career-focused technical education in IT, business, logistics, engineering and digital design.
RCSI Medical University of Bahrain
Private5 5 programs· Bahraini campus of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, training students in medicine, pharmacy and nursing.
Ahlia University
#299Private9 9 programs· Award-winning private Bahraini university offering accredited programmes in business, engineering, IT and design.
American University of Bahrain
Private11 11 programs· Private American-style university in Bahrain offering programmes in engineering, business and computing.
Arab Open University
Private6 6 programs· Bahraini branch of the Arab Open University, offering flexible blended and distance learning in business, IT and education.
The British University of Bahrain
Private6 6 programs· Private Bahraini university delivering British-style programmes in business, engineering and computing.
University of Technology Bahrain
Private9 9 programs· Private Bahraini university specialising in technology, engineering and applied sciences for industry.
Applied Science University
Private9 9 programs· Private Bahraini university offering career-focused programmes in business, engineering, IT and design with British-aligned standards.
University of Bahrain
Public30 30 programs· Bahrain's largest public university, offering a wide range of programmes in science, engineering, law and health.
Gulf University
Private10 10 programs· Private Bahraini university offering applied programmes in engineering, business, law and design since 2002.
Arabian Gulf University
#801Public6 6 programs· Public regional university founded by the GCC states in Bahrain, specialising in medicine, health sciences and Gulf studies.
Kingdom University
Private9 9 programs· Private Bahraini university offering accredited programmes in business, law, IT and health sciences.
Euro University of Bahrain
Private6 6 programs· Private Bahraini university focused on international business and Europe-Arab economic relations.
Royal University for Women
Private8 8 programs· Bahrain's first private university dedicated to women, offering programmes in design, business, architecture and law.
University of Strathclyde - Bahrain
Private6 6 programs· International campus of Scotland's University of Strathclyde in Bahrain, offering world-class engineering and architecture degrees.
Vatel Bahrain
Private4 4 programs· Bahraini campus of the international Vatel group, specialising in hospitality and tourism management education.