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Oldest Universities in Bahrain

What are the oldest Universities in Bahrain? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 11 Bahraini higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:

  • Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Bahrain.
  • Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
  • Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.

Oldest Universities in Bahrain


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List of 11 Bahraini universities by year of establishment
University Town/City #
Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance Manama 4
Arabian Gulf University Manama 2
University of Bahrain Sakhir 1
Ahlia University Manama 3
Gulf University Sanad 6
University of Technology Bahrain Salmabad 9
University College of Bahrain Manama 10
Kingdom University Riffa 7
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain Busaiteen Un
Applied Science University Manama 5
Royal University for Women West Riffa 8
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are there in Bahrain?

There are 11 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Bahraini higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.

What is the oldest university in Bahrain?

Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance, located in Manama, is the oldest university in Bahrain according to uniRank's research.

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