Admission
to Ahlia University is selective based on academic
achievement regardless of race, colour, gender,
religion, nationality, sect or disabilities. The
most qualified candidates will be selected to fill
the available places. Admission is considered for
both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
ADMISSION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
To be eligible for consideration for
admission at the undergraduate level, an applicant
should hold a recognized secondary school certificate.
The requirements for admission stated by the university
are in all cases the minimum demanded for admission
and their fulfilment by a candidate does not automatically
ensure his /her selection. Candidates are selected
from the most promising of the eligible applicants
and up to the limits of available space determined
by the university. Prior to enrolling in Ahlia University,
citizens of non-GCC States should secure residence
permits in the Kingdom of Bahrain; otherwise, their
admission, granted conditionally, is subject to
being rescinded at the discretion of the University.
Prior to registration in a degree programme,
students admitted must demonstrate a level of
English proficiency consistent with the demands
of a programme carried on almost exclusively in
the English language. This can be done in one
of the following ways:
Submission of an internationally recognised
certificate of English language proficiency
(e.g. Cambridge ESOL SCE or Pittman Intermediate
Level)
Attainment of an acceptable score on an international
recognised examination of English language proficiency
[typically on either TOEFL or IELTS]
Passing the university English language exemption
exam.
RECOGNIZED SECONDARY
CERTIFICATES
Bahraini Higher Secondary Certificate (Tawjihia)
in the following streams: Literary, Scientific
and Commercial
Secondary school leaving certificates awarded
by private secondary schools in Bahrain provided
such certificates are recognized by the Ministry
of Education in Bahrain and are based on 12
year of schooling as of the first grade elementary.
Arab Secondary School Certificates awarded
by Arab Ministries of Education. Where applicable,
the streams of these certificates are given
the same consideration as the Bahraini Tawjihia.
Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate
Part Two. The required subjects are the same
as in GCSE disregarding the levels.
The Higher Indian Secondary School Certificate.GCSE,
GCE, and IGSE holders:
'A' Level: Mathematics and English
'O' Level: Statistics and any other two subjects.
International Baccalaureate:
Higher level: Two subjects
Subsidiary: Three subjects other than those
passed at the higher level. The choice of subjects
is similar to the subjects specified under GCSE.
Any other secondary school certificate recognized
by the Bahrain Ministry of
Education.
TRANSFER ADMISSION
Candidates transferring from a recognized institution
of higher education are eligible for consideration
for admission subject to the following conditions:
Successful completion of one or more semesters
in a recognized institution of higher education.
Satisfaction of the English language proficiency
requirements.
Submission of official transcripts detailing
the courses studied at the prior institution
along with the syllabi and descriptions of the
courses for which transfer of credits is sought.
Transfer applicants, attempting to transfer credit
from the University of Bahrain, may be given transfer
credits for courses required in their new programme
if they have obtained no less than a D grade in
those courses. Transfer applicants, attempting
to transfer credit from the Bahrain Training Institute,
may be given transfer credits for courses required
in their new programme if they have obtained no
less than a B grade in those courses. Transfer
applicants, attempting to transfer credit from
any other university, may be given transfer credits
for courses required in their new programme if
they have obtained no less than a C grade in those
courses.
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
AND REAPPLICATION
The Orientation Programme is a one-semester programme
offered to full-time students who intend to pursue
their education in their respective colleges at
Ahlia University. The Programme aims to help students
develop proper study habits and skills and to
better prepare themselves for the initiation of
their university work. The programme consists
of a core of two subjects, English and Mathematics.
Those who fail an orientation course are given
one and only one chance to pass it in the following
semester; otherwise, they will have to reapply
for the coming academic year.
EXEMPTION EXAMS
The university administers exemption exams in
English language and Mathematics. Students who
pass these exams are exempted from the orientation
programme.
ADMISSION
TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
A student must normally have a Bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent) in a discipline accepted
by the university, with a minimum GPA of 2.5
out of 4.00 or its equivalent.
A personal interview may be required when
deemed appropriate.
There may be prerequisites for courses in
the Master's programmes, which an applicant
must satisfy after registering for any programme,
in which case, the admission granted will be
provisional until such time as the prerequisites
are satisfied. Prerequisites which are not part
of the Master's degree programme will not carry
credit towards the Master's degree.
AHLIA UNIVERSITY
GOSI Complex
Post Office Box 10878
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone: +973 17298999
Fax: +973 17290083
