Description

The Applied Science University was established with a vision to be a distinguished academic institution promoting quality education to fulfil the needs of the market. We all need to work hand in hand in order to support that university education is a strategic option for developing the human capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

We are fortunate to be housed in a state-of-the-art campus, but, more importantly, we have an excellent and diverse academic staff who come from over 25 countries supported by a committed and capable administrative workforce. It goes without saying that students are at the heart of all that we do and their development is our top priority.

The University has gained recognition from regional and international organisations. It is a full member of the Association of Arab Universities (AArU), and the International Association of Universities (IAU).

We are embarking on exciting partnership opportunities with international academic institutions, particularly in the UK, and this is in line with the higher education and research strategies recently launched by the Higher Education Council in Bahrain. Such partnerships will clearly place ASU on the international map.

“The vision of Applied Science University is to be one of the leading private universities supporting practical learning and scientific research in Bahrain and the Gulf”.

“ASU is committed to offering an education that is accessible to academically competent students of Bahrain, the Gulf and beyond, and to deliver academic programmes of quality that graduate students equipped with knowledge and skills relevant locally and regionally. ASU is further dedicated to the promotion of a culture of learning and research for its students, staff and faculty, strengthening academic and professional partnerships, and developing networks locally, regionally and globally to engage meaningfully with Bahrain and Gulf Community at large.”

ASU’s community values honesty, fairness and academic integrity as fundamental to its vision and mission, and will recognize, affirm and uphold this value in a responsible and committed manner. ASU’s community recognizes collaboration and team spirit to be at the heart of the institutional culture and will promote these values in a dedicated manner. ASU’s students, faculty and staff cherish loyalty and commitment and recognize these values to be inherent in their culture of cooperation and dedication. ASU’s community values quality as an ideal and standard that should characterize its processes, outcomes, people and partners.

Applied Science University has earned its license from the Ministry of Education according to the decree issued by the Minister’s Council 5th July 2004 making it one of the first private universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. ASU is striving 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 both the undergraduate and post graduate levels. Our programmes are grounded in a pedagogical framework that aims to develop our student’s understanding of key theories and concepts through knowledge acquisition and the development of practical skills and life-long learning skills, while preparing our student’s for a range of career paths within their chosen field or discipline. The university aims to provide its students with a high quality learning experience by ensuring an up-to-date curriculum for its degree programmes that meet the demands of private industry and the public sector alike, locally, regionally and internationally. ASU employs experienced and well qualified academics that can 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 produces ASU graduates that are well-equipped and capable of facing on-going challenges in their professional careers.

Admissions Policy

The University aims to offer admission to students of the highest intellectual potential, irrespective of social, racial, religious, and financial considerations. The University ensures that each applicant is individually and impartially assessed in accordance with the policy on equal opportunities. This policy upholds the principle that entrance requirements should ensure that students are accepted into a Programme that gives them every prospect of academic success if they fully avail themselves of the learning opportunities open to them.

Admissions Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree

1. The student should obtain a Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent certified by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain with an average of no less than 60% or equivalent (Except for the Bachelor of Law Programme where the minimum high school average required is 70%).

2. Students with averages below 60% may be admitted in the University, provided that they meet one of the following criteria:

a. They are athletes and artists who represent the Kingdom of Bahrain internationally

b. Those with at least one year of practical experience following their secondary school certificate.

c. In addition to that, the University Council has the right to decide on applicants with averages below 60%.

d. The number of students admitted according to this point no. (2) can be no more than 5% of the admitted students.

3. In some Programmes, the students admitted from non-scientific secondary school fields should pass remedial courses.

All students admitted to the University should take a compulsory placement test –determined by the University- to determine their English language level. The levels admitted to the Programmes are determined as follows, so that the admitted student studies the course listed according to their own ability level:

a. Programmes taught in English according to the Following Table:

b. Programmes taught in Arabic according to the following table:

Admissions Requirements for Master’s Degree

The student admissions requirements of the Master’s Degree Programme:

1. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a University or College recognised by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain

2. The Bachelor’s Degree Programme should be in the same speciality as the Master’s Programme or a similar qualifying field according to the study plan of that speciality; otherwise, the student should pass a number of remedial courses approved by the University and specified by the Concerned Department.

3. The student should be the holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of not less than Good or its equivalent.

4. It is required for the applicant to any of the Master’s Programme to have TOEFL certificate or its equivalent with the mark not less than 450. Otherwise, the student commits during the first year to study and pass two remedial courses taught in English as determined by the College. Exempted from this are students who pass the English placement test adopted by the University.

5. The student should pass an interview conducted by a Committee in the Academic Department.

6. The student should pass any tests conducted by the Academic Department when required.

7. The student submits two recommendation letters, one of which is preferred to be from a faculty member from the University where the student has graduated.

8. The applicant should have experience of not less than one year in a relevant professional field, except those obtaining a GPA of not less than Very Good or the equivalent, provided that the number of admitted applicants with this exception does not exceed 50% of the total number of students

Admissions Requirements for Students Transferring from Other Universities

Students may transfer to the University if there are vacancies available, provided that transfer requests are submitted to the Directorate of Admissions and Registration on the dates announced in each semester, and according to the following conditions:

1. Meeting the requirements of the Admissions and Registration of the University. In addition, the student must have an acceptable secondary school average or its equivalent for the Programme to which he is transferred.

2. The student must be transferring from an accredited University, College, or Higher Education institute that is approved by the Equivalence Committee at the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The courses completed by the transfer student will be included in their study plan, provided that the credit hours accumulated from their previous University are no less than the credit hours of their new course in the Applied Science University.

3. They are a full-time student, and evidence of this is provided.

4. The student is not dismissed for disciplinary purposes from their previous University directly before submitting the transfer request.

5. Every 15 credit hours completed by the transfer student is equal to one semester, provided that the course marks are not calculated in the semester and GPA averages.

Documents Needed for Admissions

1. A copy of a Valid passport (for International Students- original and copy).

2. Valid CPR (original and copy).

3. A copy of the residence visa for the non-citizens of the GCC states.

4. Three recent personal photos of 4 x 6 with a white background.

5. High school graduation Certificate endorsed from the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain.

6. For the Master’s Degree applicant, a Bachelor’s Degree certificate endorsed from the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain.

7. Health fitness Certificate from one of the centres approved by the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

8. Submission of the completed form of application to the Admissions Department.

9. Equivalence of the high school for the students who finished from foreign schools and their high school certificate was from outside the kingdom.

10. If the student is transferring from another University, they should submit an official transcript certificate and an official withdrawal obtained from the previous University, which is also certified by HEC.

Admitting Students with Special Needs

The University has a separate Policy for Students with Special Needs. The following section is extracted from the policy, and it describes the process for admitting students with special needs:

1. Students with a disability or special need ought to disclose the nature of their disability on the Application Form.

2. The University will admit all students who fulfil the Admissions criteria and can be reasonably accommodated without posing any hardships to the University or the student.

3. Any student who fails to notify the University.

a. Waives any right that would otherwise have been obtained as per to this policy.

b. If assessed, based on the University’s sole discretion, that accommodating the nature of the disability or special need is posing hardship or risk to the University, then the student in question may be subject to having his/her Registration cancelled and Admissions annulled.

c. Should Registration be cancelled, pursuant to “b” above, the students forfeit all fees and tuition having been paid to the University

4. Having identified the nature of his disability or special need, the student, after having been provisionally admitted to the University, will be interviewed by a Committee that includes a representative drawn from each of the following:

a. Student Services.

b. Student Counselling.

c. Admissions Department.

d. A faculty member who has some background in psychology/therapy or related fields. If the Committee, by majority vote, determines that the University can accommodate the kind of disability or special need with which the student is encumbered, the student will be granted Admissions to the University, with a recognised disability or special need. Thus, making it possible for the student to avail of all the privileges/ benefits conferred to disabled students and students with special needs as contained herein.

If the Committee, by majority vote, determines that the student has a cognisable disability or special need but which the University cannot feasibly accommodate,the student will be denied Admissions and the provisional Admissions will be withdrawn. The University is not responsible for any costs the student may have incurred, of any sort, by reliance on the provisionally offered admissions.

In the event that the Committee is divided on whether the student has a cognisable disability or special need, the Committee will refer the matter to a professional from outside the University for Final Judgment.

If the Committee is otherwise divided,the matter will be referred to the President of the University for Final Decision.

Fee Structure

The student must pay all tuition fees and any required deposit at the time of Registration in any semester. Further, the Registration of the student will not be finalised until the payment of all the fees, and the deposit is complete. The fees are as below:

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