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Arabian Gulf University

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world rank  7088

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Overview

Established in 1981, the Arabian Gulf University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Manama (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Capital Governorate. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf University (AGU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Bahraini higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Arabian Gulf University (AGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 43-year-old Bahraini higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Bahraini higher education organization a least selective institution. AGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Arabian Gulf University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Arabian Gulf University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Arabian Gulf University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Arabian Gulf University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الخليج العربي
Acronym AGU
Founded 1981
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Arabian Gulf University general video presentation.

University Location

Address Building 293, Road 2904, Complex 329
Manama
Capital Governorate
Bahrain
Arabian Gulf University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Arabian Gulf University Phone Number +973 (17) 239 999
Arabian Gulf University Fax Number +973 (17) 272 555

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Arabian Gulf University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Arabian Gulf University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Arabian Gulf University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Arabian Gulf University.

Arabian Gulf University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Arabian Gulf University's admission information.

Arabian Gulf University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Arabian Gulf University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Arabian Gulf University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Arabian Gulf University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Arabian Gulf University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Arabian Gulf University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 26671
Manama
(17) 239 883
(17) 2239 884

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Arabian Gulf University.

Arabian Gulf University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Arabian Gulf University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Arabian Gulf University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Not reported


Arabian Gulf University's Control Type Control Type

Arabian Gulf University is a private higher education institution.


Arabian Gulf University's Entity Type Entity Type

Arabian Gulf University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Arabian Gulf University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Arabian Gulf University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Arabian Gulf University is Islamic Religious Affiliation

Arabian Gulf University has a Islamic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Arabian Gulf University's main facilities:


Arabian Gulf University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Arabian Gulf University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Arabian Gulf University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Arabian Gulf University's main services:


Arabian Gulf University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Arabian Gulf University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Arabian Gulf University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Arabian Gulf University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Arabian Gulf University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Arabian Gulf University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Arabian Gulf University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Bahrain


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Arabian Gulf University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Arabian Gulf University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Arabian Gulf University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Arabian Gulf University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Arabian Gulf University's Facebook page Arabian Gulf University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Arabian Gulf University's X (formerly Twitter) page Arabian Gulf University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Arabian Gulf University's YouTube channel Arabian Gulf University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Arabian Gulf University's Instagram page Arabian Gulf University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Arabian Gulf University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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