Top Universities in Bahrain
2026 University Ranking New
What are the top universities in Bahrain? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Bahraini University Ranking, which lists 11 Bahraini higher-education institutions 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.
The uniRank University Ranking aims to provide a non-academic league table of the top Bahraini Universities based on valid and unbiased web metrics provided by independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the Universities themselves, which might not be independently audited.
2026 Bahraini University Ranking
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Bahrain | Sakhir |
| 2 | Arabian Gulf University | Manama |
| 3 | Ahlia University | Manama |
| 4 | Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance | Manama |
| 5 | Applied Science University | Manama |
| 6 | Gulf University | Sanad |
| 7 | Kingdom University | Riffa |
| 8 | Royal University for Women | West Riffa |
| 9 | University of Technology Bahrain | Salmabad |
| 10 | University College of Bahrain | Manama |
| Un | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain | Busaiteen |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Bahrain?
- There are 11 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Bahraini higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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What is the top-ranked university in Bahrain?
- University of Bahrain, located in Sakhir, is the #1 university in Bahrain in the 2026 uniRank Bahraini University Ranking.
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How is the uniRank Bahraini University Ranking calculated?
- The uniRank Bahraini University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.
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