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THE APPLIED SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN

About The Univsersity : An Introduction

Applied Science University was granted its license by the Ministry of Education according to the decree issued by the Minister’s Council (No. WD 140/2004) dated 5th July 2004, making it one of the first private universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. ASU aspires to become one of the leading universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain and in the wider Gulf region.

The University aims to support the economic and social development of the Kingdom of Bahrain by providing degree programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Our programmes are grounded in a pedagogical framework designed to develop students’ understanding of key theories and concepts through knowledge acquisition and development of practical skills, with a focus on providing programmes in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

We aim to foster life-long learning and to prepare our graduates for a range of career paths within their chosen field or discipline. ASU achieved the academic institutional accreditation and also appears at #45 in the QS Arab Region University Rankings released on 31st October 2018, making ASU the only private university in the Kingdom of Bahrain to be ranked in the Top 50. In the GreenMetric World University Ranking ASU ranks first at the level of private universities locally, 25th at the Arab level, and 692 globally.

ASU is also listed in the range of 301+ by Times Higher Education The World University Innovation and Impact Rankings, in a new hierarchy of global institutions based on universities’ work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In the academic year 2017/2018 ASU took further steps to distinguish itself from the competition, on a path of success and excellence with the inauguration of four international programmes from well-respected universities from the United Kingdom; the achievement of the ISO Certification for Quality Management; the hosting of an International Conference on Sustainable Futures featuring 65 research papers from academics in 20 countries; the publication of over 100 research papers by academic staff and the achievement of a record number of fellowships and senior fellowships from the Higher Education Academy (UK).

ASU employs experienced and well qualified academic faculty who support student learning and the overall student experience through provision of research-informed teaching, supported by a comprehensive range of learning and assessment methods. This approach ensures that ASU graduates are well-equipped and capable of facing the challenges of their professional careers.

CAMPUS OVERVIEW

At its formation, ASU was situated in the Juffair district of Bahrain, and relocated to its new purpose-built campus in September 2013. The new campus covers an area of 24,000sq.m, designed to accommodate around 1,690 students at a time (giving a total capacity of 5,070 students distributed across mornings, evenings and weekends).

The campus is designed to provide a excellent educational environment, in accordance with the highest international and local standards using the latest technology in classrooms, including design studios, lecture halls, computer labs, language and specialized laboratories, as well as a high-tech library and a state-of-the-art lecture theatre with 292 seats. Wi-Fi connection is available across the campus. There is also a Student Activity Centre, featuring table tennis, billiards, table-football and computer games; together with outdoor courts for tennis, basketball, etc. In addition, located throughout the campus are social spaces with seating, a coffee shop and a cafeteria.

The location of the campus is an ideal geographical position, situated in the Central Governorate between Manama and Riffa, making it easily accessible from all parts of Bahrain.

The academic year 2017 | 2018 marks the inauguration of the first international programmes delivered at ASU in partnership with well-respected British universities, setting the University apart from the competition, on a path of success and excellence.

Our students come to ASU to enjoy challenging, practical and industry-relevant academic programmes that are supported by qualified and stimulating academic staff in a pleasant, safe and equitable environment. They also participate in a wide range of social, extracurricular community and sporting activities – as well as developing the knowledge and transferable skills needed for employability.

We deliver 13 undergraduate and 5 master’s programmes across four colleges. Several more programmes are planned to come on stream in the near future in order to widen our global reach and access to bright, ambitious and talented students throughout the region. With drive and determination, we envisage our graduates playing a vital role in the future of the GCC economy. You can depend on a warm welcome at ASU.