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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

When was the university founded?

Kingdom University was officially established in 2001 and received the first batch of students in September 2004

Who are the university owners?

A group of investors from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Is the university accredited?

Since the establishment of the university to this day, the university has obtained a number of local and international accreditations that highlight its important position in society.

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Higher Education Council

Is the university recognized by the Bahraini higher education?

Yes, the university obtained the license in 2001 as the first private university to obtain a license and recognition from Bahraini higher education.

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Ministry of Education

Is the university recognized by the higher education in other countries?

In this case, please inquire about it by asking the higher education of that country (and the certificate is often equated from the Kingdom University in other countries due to the recognition of the Bahraini higher education in the university)

Kingdom University receives official recognition from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education, which includes the university among the recognized universities for Saudi students to enroll in.

Does the university accept students who are not holders of Bahraini citizenship?

The university welcomes all students of different nationalities

Is there an affiliation system at the university?

There is no, there is only regularity, with the student having to attend 75% of the course hours in the semester

What is the deadline for obtaining a bachelor's degree?

Minimum 3 years and maximum 8 years

What are the working hours of the university’s administrative offices?

Offices work from Sunday to Thursday
From 8 am to 4 pm

Is it possible to visit the university library?

The University Library welcomes all visitors from Sunday to Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm

KU Library

Inquiries Related to Acceptance and Transfer

Is admission to the university quarterly or annually?

Students are accepted on a quarterly basis
The university opens admission doors for new students in the first and second semesters.
As for transfer requests from other universities, the transfer doors are opened during the first, second and summer semesters

What are the documents required for admission to the undergraduate program?

High school diploma holders:

  • The original high school graduation certificate with transcripts issued by the examination system (public schools).
  • Original high school graduation certificate with transcripts certified by private education (private schools).
  • Equivalency letter from the Ministry of Education (for private schools)
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • A copy of the valid passport
  • A copy of a valid smart card
  • Selfie (2)
  • One-time registration fee at the university
  • Health fitness certificate (medical examination)

What are the documents required for transfer and admission to the undergraduate program?

  • The original high school graduation certificate with transcripts issued by the examination system (public schools).
  • Original high school graduation certificate with transcripts certified by private education (private schools).
  • Equivalency letter from the Ministry of Education (for private schools)
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • A copy of the valid passport
  • A copy of a valid smart card
  • Selfie (2)
  • One-time registration fee at the university
  • Health fitness certificate (medical examination)
  • Transcript of university transcripts from which the student is transferred, certified by the Ministry of Education
  • Certificate or withdrawal letter from the university he/she is transferring from
  • Description of the content of the subjects studied by the student, stamped by the college
    • Students transferred from other universities recognized by the Ministry of Education are accepted
    • For students transferred from other universities, the courses that fall within the study plans of the programs that they offer are equivalent and conform to its specifications, provided that their grades are not less than C, so that the number of equivalent credit hours does not exceed 66% of the number of credit hours for the specialization

What are the requirements for studying in an undergraduate program?

The student must have obtained a Bahraini secondary school certificate or its equivalent with an overall average of not less than 60%

Students who achieve 60% or more in high school are accepted directly into the program
Students with an average of less than 60% in high school are subject to a placement test
in the Arabic language (pass score is 60/100). Those who pass the test are accepted directly into the program, and those who get less than the passing score are subject to studying an introductory Arabic language course in the semester. The first to study at the university.

Are there admission criteria?

Kingdom University is keen to ensure that university entrants have sufficient academic capabilities and distinctive personal characteristics, and priority is given to students who have achieved 60% or above in the General Secondary Certificate or its equivalent

Do applicants take an entrance exam?

Students applying to the College of Architecture and Design shall undergo admission and placement exams in the following subjects:

Information related to the field of engineering and design
Maths
English language exam.

Students applying to the College of Business Administration shall undergo admission and placement examinations in the following subjects:

Maths
English language
Applicants to the Faculty of Law are accepted who have obtained 60% or more in the General Secondary Certificate or its equivalent and are directly enrolled in the study programs

Is there an introductory program?

Students who have not passed the college entrance examination have the opportunity to register in the introductory courses, in order to qualify them to study in the required study program or specialization.

The College of Architecture and Design introductory program includes the following courses:

Fundamentals of Engineering and Design 3 credit hours
Fundamentals of Mathematics 3 credit hours
Fundamentals of English 6 credit hours

Introductory Program for College of Business Administration Applicants:
The Preparatory Program for College of Business Administration applicants includes the following courses:

Fundamentals of Mathematics 3 credit hours
Fundamentals of English 6 credit hours
Introductory Program for Law School Applicants
Students applying to the Faculty of Law with less than 60% in the General Secondary Certificate or its equivalent sit for the Arabic language entrance exam. They must have a 60% mark to register directly in the study programs
In the event that he does not obtain 60% in the entrance exam in the Arabic language, the student must take the introductory course in the Arabic language

What is the passing score for the entrance exam?

The passing score in the entrance exams depends on the following:

100/60 Math
60/35 Engineering and Design
100/60 English
Students who have passed the entrance examination are enrolled in study programs according to the required specialization

Inquiries Regarding Registration and Attendance

What are the lecture times?

Morning times: from 9 am to 3 pm
Evening times: from 3 pm to 9 pm

How many hours are allowed to register each semester?

Minimum 12 hours – Maximum 19 hours in regular classes
Minimum 3 hours – Maximum 9 hours in the summer semester

What is the mark and grading system?

Marks, grades, points, and placement classification in courses The university uses the (numerical) assessment system, where the teacher places a mark from 0 to 100 for each student in the course being taught), and the decimal number is rounded to the nearest whole number, then the degree is converted into a mark with letters According to the grades range, the average points for each letter are calculated in (the average cumulative grade point average) as shown in the following table:

Does the student have to attend lectures?

The student is obligated to attend all the credit hours recorded in the semester, whether they are lectures, scientific meetings or laboratories

What is the maximum percentage allowed for student absenteeism to attend lectures?

If the student is absent for 15% of the total hours of attendance in the course, a warning will be given to him.
In the event that there is a compelling excuse for absence and the student submits proof of this and is approved by the College Council, then the course is deleted and the student is given a withdrawal mark (W) for that course in the transcript of grades

Fee Related Inquiries

How much does the admission fee cost?

The university is currently offering a discount to all new students during the academic year 2022/2023
Advance Admission Fee:

310 BD College of Law – College of Business Administration
330 BD College of Architecture and Design
Admission fees after discount: 60 dinars only

What are the ways to pay the fees?

Payment by sis via Debit Card and Credit Card
Or by bank transfer as follows:
Bank name: Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
Account name: The Kingdom University

Is there an additional fee for studying?

The total fees cover the costs of: (admission, study hours, semester services and graduation fees)
There are additional fees that the student may pay in the event: buying books, repeating exams, participating in some activities, graduation ceremony

Is there an installment system?

The university provides all its students with a quarterly installment system so that the student can pay the quarterly fees in 3 installments
Pre-registration of the semester
60% of the fees before the mid-term exam
40% left before final exams

It also provides the opportunity for students wishing to pay the monthly installments by directly contacting the Finance Department on the following numbers: 1330297 – 13302974 – 1330297

Inquiries Related to the E-learning System

What is the e-learning system?

It is a system based on the Moodle engine, which uses classification of study materials and dividing them into groups. The system allows students to be evaluated in a number of ways, such as assignment of assignments, quizzes, as well as the engine provides means of communication between the teacher and students or between students each other in order to enrich the educational process

What is the way to enter the e-learning system?

If this is the first time you log in to the system, or if you forgot your password, follow these steps:
Click on the link ‘

1 – Click on the following link:
http://lms.ku.edu.bh
2- Click on the word “Login”, which is located in the upper right part of the screen
3- Click on the “Password or Username” link
“Your Forgotten
4- Type the full university email in the text box opposite the E-mail
5- Enter the e-mail, you will receive an e-mail from the official of the e-learning website, open it and click on the link in the message
6- Type the new password, which must contain (uppercase letter, lowercase letter, numbers, special characters) for example
St@5287856 then click confirm and continue
7- You will be directed to the LMS page
8- To view the materials for your current semester, please select the year and semester to view the materials

View semester grades and progress report

How are assignments submitted through the e-learning system?

Save your answer as a PDF, Word, or any other format on your computer
Enter the article
Click on the assignment link
Then click on the submit button
The assignment is uploaded by dragging and dropping the assignment file inside the delivery area, or you can press the add button on the left side and then click on upload file, and finally locate and download the file
Click Save Changes
You will receive an assignment submission confirmation email

What is an electronic portal?

The self-service system, which allows students to perform some tasks such as course registration, checking attendance, viewing the midterm and final exams schedule, semester schedule, online payment, transcripts, study plan, teacher evaluation and materials and others

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