Admission requirements
- General secondary school certificate (Tawjihia) and transcript for government schools in Bahrain and GCC
- Equivalent letter or high school certificate from the Ministry of Education for those who graduated from private school in Bahrain or obtained their high school certificate from outside Bahrain (excluding GCC government schools)
- High school certificates and transcripts from private schools approved by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain
- Any other qualifications equivalent to Bahrain’s secondary school certificate (Tawjihia) that is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain
- A copy of a valid passport
- A copy of a valid CPR (Identification)
- Two recent passport size photographs
- Medical exaination report
- Conduct certificate
- Bachelor in Architectural Engineering
- Bachelor in Interior Design
- BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- BSc in Business Management
- BSc in Finance & Accounting
- BSc in Finance & Banking
- Bachelor of Law
- BSc in Computer Science
The Department of Architectural Engineering in Kingdom University focuses on linking the modern academic studies with practical application through a range of activities which train the student to commit to meet the needs and aspirations of the community and the labor market in the Gulf region and around the globe. The department works towards building the student’s professional character, enabling him/her to compete fairly in his/her career with the knowledge and skills gained.
The excellence of Architectural Engineering department graduates is demonstrated in their access to good employment following graduation. Thus, by keeping track of alumni as well as other steps which are taken to scan the labor market and ensure benchmarking of the course against the local and international provision and professional body requirements, the Department of Architectural engineering ensures that it is into continuously tracking the latest developments which need to be reflected in the curriculum content.
Program Learning Outcomes
Subject-Specific Skills
General and Transferable Skills
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
Thinking Skills
Bachelor in Interior Design
The program of interior design at Kingdom University aims to attract imaginative students from varied study backgrounds, ages, gender, and nationalities to develop their knowledge, skills, and attributes transform them into professional innovators in the interior design of built environments.
Recently, the programme team has conducted an extensive review of the Bachelor in Interior Design Program including an extensive benchmarking exercise and the result is a significantly revised program (2015-2016), which has been aligned with the Professional Standards of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation in the USA and reviewed and commented upon favorably by professors from USA and Canada. The Revised programme is offered from September 2015.
Program Learning Outcomes
Thinking Skills
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
General and Transferable Skills
Subject-Specific Skills
BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) requires interdisciplinary knowledge, multiple sets of skills, and a decision-making process in a rapidly globalizing and technocentric environment. In the department of civil and environmental engineering, we believe the fact that undergraduate education prepares students to become productive professionals in the engineering field with a unique combination of professionalism and creativity, as well as their right to self-development and potential realization.
The B.Sc. in CEE program aims to produce qualified graduates who will have the knowledge and skills necessary to serve the needs of design and site engineers in public and private construction sectors. After completing CEE program, our graduates will be able to apply for the membership of the Bahrain Society of Engineers and highly qualified to join postgraduates’ study in relevant field of the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Thinking Skills
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
General and Transferable Skills
Subject-Specific Skills
BSc in Business Management
The program of BSc in Business Management at Kingdom University facilitates to develop the insight to handle management and organizational issues in a complex global environment. This program prepares students to work in national, regional and international labor markets.
The Business Management program trains students to be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical skills, problem solving skills, leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
Thinking Skills
Subject-Specific Skills
General and Transferable Skills
BSc in Finance & Accounting
The program of BSc in Finance & Accounting at Kingdom University facilitates to develop the insight to handle management and organizational issues in a complex global environment. This program prepares students to work in national, regional and international labor markets.
The Finance & Accounting program trains students to be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical skills, problem solving skills, leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
General and Transferable Skills
Subject-Specific Skills
Thinking Skills
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
BSc in Finance & Banking
The program of BSc in Finance and Banking at the Kingdom University provides students with a conceptual framework of existing and emerging finance and Banking principles and practices. This program prepares students to work in national, regional and international organizations, banks and financial institutions.
The Finance and Banking program prepares students to be able to demonstrate a high level of leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
Subject-Specific Skills
Thinking Skills
General and Transferable Skills
Bachelor of Law
The Program Bachelor of Law at Kingdom University facilitates to develop the insight to handle management and organizational issues in a complex global environment. This program prepares students to work in national, regional and international labor markets.
The Law program trains students to be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical skills, problem solving skills, leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
General and Transferable Skills
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
Thinking Skills
Subject-Specific Skills
BSc in Computer Science
The program of Computer Science at Kingdom University provides its students with a variety of Knowledges and Skills that will enable them to be prepared for the current and future digital job markets. Coding, algorithms, databases, systems, networks, data science, cyber security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, apps development, web development etc are among the many keywords and topics studied.
We are keen to provide our students with the professional certification requirements through our partnership with AWS Academy and Microsoft Imagine.
Program Learning Outcomes
General and Transferable Skills
Knowledge and Understanding Skills
Thinking Skills
Subject-Specific Skills
Transfer Requirements
A course can be given the status of equivalent if:
- The student has completed the credit hours for the course in the previous university and has achieved a Grade C or above.
- The course which the student has previously studied matches at least 70% of the equivalent course description.
- A maximum of 66% of the undergraduate program to which the student is transferring can be recognized through the course(s) that have been given approved equivalency status.
- A maximum of 50% of the postgraduate program which the student is transferring to can be recognized through courses that have been deemed equivalent.
- The student must have completed the credit hours in the previous university and have achieved a Grade C or above for undergraduate programs and Grade B and above for postgraduate programs.
- The NQF level of the course in previous university must be equal or more the NQF level of the course in kingdom university.
- If the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is not available at the university from which the student is transferring, a comparison is made between the course level of the previous university and Kingdom University.
- No more than 5 years should have passed since the student discontinued their studies at the institution from which they are transferring.
- A course from a similar degree previously obtained by the student is not eligible for credit transfer. Only courses from a qualification leading to a higher degree are eligible for credit transfer.
Additional documents for Transfer applicants must also include:
- Official transcript from the previous higher education institution, stamped by the HEC for Private University.
- Withdrawal letter or graduation certificate from the previous higher education institution, stamped by the HEC for Private University
- Course descriptions for credit transfer approval.
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Placement Test Exam
- Applicants earned 60% and above in high school certificates
- Applicants earned less than 60% in high school certificates
Applicants earned 60% and above in high school certificates:
*Applicants with IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 are exempted from the English language placement test exam. Internally and externally transferred students who have already completed (a) related course(s) on their previous program (or at another university) do not need to take the placement test exams.
Applicants for the College of Business Administration should take the Placement Test Exam in:
- Mathematics
- English language
Applicants for the College of Architectural Engineering and Design should take the Placement Test Exam in:
- Mathematics
- English language
Applicants for the College of Law are registered directly into the program.
- Applicants with IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 are exempted from the English language placement test exam. Internally and externally transferred students who have already completed (a) related course(s) on their previous program (or at another university) do not need to take the placement test exams.
Applicants for the College of Computer Science should take the Placement Test Exam in:
- Mathematics
- English language
Applicants earned less than 60% in high school certificates:
Orientation Program for applicants of the College of Business Administration comprises of:
- Basic mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- English language foundation (6 Credit Hours)
Orientation Program for applicants of the College of Architectural Engineering and Design comprises of:
- Basic mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- English language foundation (6 Credit Hours)
- Architectural and Design Knowledge and Skills (3 Credit Hours)
Orientation Program for applicants of the College of Law:
Applicants for the College of Law with Less than 60% in their High School Certificate must take the Arabic Language Entrance Examination. They must achieve 60% to enroll directly in the program. If they fail to achieve 60% they must take the Arabic Language Foundation Course.
Applicants for the College of Computer Science:
- Basic mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- English language foundation (6 Credit Hours)