The Applied Science University Of Bahrain

THE APPLIED SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN

About The University : 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.

WELCOME TO OUR COLLEGES

ASU | College of Administrative Sciences

The College of Administrative Sciences provides distinctive undergraduate and postgraduate programmes well suited to meet the evolving needs of the local and overseas market. The College has highly qualified teaching staff from various disciplines and state-ofthe-art facilities that meet the standards of the quality and accreditation bodies. We pride ourselves in following the latest developments and innovations in education, research, training, and in our community outreach. Such focus enables us to equip our students with the skills and knowledge which we strongly believe are the foundation of a prosperous and modern society. So, the message to our students is to gain as much as possible from our well established programmes which will help lead you towards a successful career path.

ASU | College of Law

The establishment of the Faculty of Law in 2004 at the Applied Sciences University was one of the most prominent tributaries of science and knowledge, in the endeavor of its national career to actively take part in raising the level of ASU education and scientific research in our beloved Kingdom of Bahrain. And how not? Each society in this world with all its diverse strata, and all public and private institutions cannot rise without having an easily accessible legal knowledge and advice, so that individuals will be always aware of how to deal with the various aspects of life, and be able to confront any issues and disputes that may be raised before the courts and the judiciary.

This is in addition to its contribution to enlightening them with all their rights, duties and elements of legal science. And here is the Faculty of Law still providing the labour market with a new batch of Alumni. Bahrain Society will be always proud to have graduates holding the torch of legal enlightenment every four years. The College of Law has been successful in its journey until it earned the confidence and quality in the Law Bachelor programme by the Quality Assurance Authority in 2012. The college then extended the legal construction bridges to preserve and maximize its role to rise and raise the society, when the college opened the Law Master’s Programme in 2005 and the Commercial Law Master programme in 2007. And the College of Law is still preparing further efforts to improve education and scientific research for the advancement in the Kingdom.

ASU | College of Arts & Science

Welcome to the College of Arts and Science which was established in 2005.

The College has three departments:

The Department of Computer Science (Computer Science programme)
The Department of Design and Arts (Interior Design and Graphic Design programmes)
The Department of General Studies (for all students where appropriate)

According to the University’s mission, the College seeks to provide students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to meet their educational goals and aims to help them develop valuable transferable attributes for successful employment upon graduation.

Our dedicated teaching staff continuously evaluate, update, and enhance our existing courses and introduce new courses towards this goal as well as engaging with the students on an ongoing basis to give advice on their courses and responsibilities.

The College also strives to keep abreast of market requirements and developments in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in order to be outstanding in the fields of Computer Science, Interior Design, and Graphic Design.

A common complaint about today’s university graduates in IT and design is their inexperience in linking theory to practical situations. To address this, the College focuses on connecting information and concepts taught to real-life contexts, through projects and practical applications. In this way, our students develop professional hands-on skills to meet the needs of local, regional, and international labour markets.

The College offers first class facilities, including state-of-the-art design classrooms and a suite of sophisticated computer labs connected to the university network to support elearning. Ongoing research is conducted to ensure Computer Science, Interior Design, and Graphic Design courses meet the latest international standards

ASU | College of Engineering

Welcome to the College of Engineering at the Applied Science University. A college that is unique in its culture, facilities and environment. Our programmes are distinct as they offer the chance to study an internationally recognised UK degree course here in Bahrain, with work experience and internship opportunities. Upon successfully completing the programme, students will be awarded a degree from London South Bank University in the UK. This will give a competitive advantage in the job market, and will allow to develop lifelong learning skills that are sought after by employers here in Bahrain and internationally.

The College will offer four Bachelor degree programmes in Engineering. Two programmes started in September 2017 and we welcome applications from outstanding students for:

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Architectural Design Engineering (BEng). Awarded by London South Bank University in the UK and recognised by the Higher Education Council in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil and Construction Engineering (BEng). Awarded by London South Bank University in the UK and recognised by the Higher Education Council in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Electronics and Electrical Engineering and the Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Mechanical and Design Engineering will be launched in the near future. We strongly believe that the future for engineers is incredibly bright and the College of Engineering will provide you with excellent career opportunities. Engineering and technology will continue to fuel the pace of change, offering unimaginable options for those with imaginative, creative and open minds.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

The University’s colleges and departments offer both undergraduate and graduate programmes leading to Bachelor Degrees and Master Degrees in a number of specializations. The programmes available are listed below :

BACHELOR PROGRAMMES

Bachelor in Accounting and Finance (English)
Bachelor in Accounting (Arabic)
Bachelor in Business Administration (Arabic)
Bachelor in Political Science (Arabic)
Bachelor in Management Information Systems (English)
Bachelor in Computer Science (English)
Bachelor in Graphic Design (Arabic)
Bachelor in Interior Design (Arabic)
Bachelor in Law (Arabic)
B.A (Hons) Management and Business Studies (English) Awarded by Cardiff
Metropolitan University (UK) and recognised by the Higher Education Council in the
Kingdom of Bahrain.
B.A (Hons) Accounting and Finance (English) Awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan
University (UK) and recognised by the Higher Education Council in the Kingdom of
Bahrain.
B.Eng.(Hons) Architectural Design Engineering (English) Awarded by London South
Bank University in the UK and recognised by the Higher Education Council in the
Kingdom of Bahrain.
B.Eng.(Hons) Civil and Construction Engineering (English) Awarded by London South
Bank University in the UK and recognised by the Higher Education Council in the
Kingdom of Bahrain.

MASTER PROGRAMMES

ADMISSIONS AT THE APPLIED SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Our commitment is to facilitate the admissions of students in accordance with the regulations of the Higher Education Council of Bahrain and the bylaws of the ASU University. In addition, we do our utmost to minimize any obstacles our students may encounter in the Admissions and Registration.

Therefore, we have developed an online registration and payment systems to make the registration process easier. Moreover, through training and continuing professional development, the Directorate staff and members are ready to help and assist our students in the best way we can.

The Directorate of Admissions and Registration is aware of the importance of communicating the important issues to students, therefore we use several channels of communication so that students are kept informed in a timely manner.