Description

Gulf University has been founded based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus helping our graduates to live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society. Gulf University aims to establish itself as a distinguished higher education provider that will appeal to international, Bahraini and GCC students who prefer to be educated in a cultural environment, which is acceptable to parents and students alike.

The foundation of Gulf University (GU) has been based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus ensuring they live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society.

Gulf University aims to establish itself as a distinguished provider of higher education that will appeal to international, Bahraini and GCC students who prefer to be educated in a cultural environment acceptable to parents, students and labor market alike.The official registration of GU with the Ministry of Education for its scheduled academic programs was effective from September 21st, 2002; on the basis of his highness’s the prime minister’s cabinet decree number 1649-03 issued on the 2nd of September, 2001.

Gulf University, a private institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is keen to provide continuous developed higher education that nurtures students’ attributes towards critical thinking, life-long and reflective learning. GU also encourages research activities with a sound impact both in academia and practice. GU’s stimulating environment supports its highly skilled staff and graduates to compete in increasing socio-economic challenges and engage in the development of Bahraini community and beyond.

Gulf University enjoys a solid relationship with the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Council built on understanding and cooperation with the aim to nurture education across the Kingdom. We honor and value this relationship and especially the continuous support we receive from both the ministry and the council on all levels.

Gulf University offers a unique opportunity for students who are both ready for a challenge and excited about the future. We, faculty and staff, at Gulf University strive to provide excellence in teaching and providing campus services to our students and in preparing them to become future successful career leaders in life. As higher education institutions we have a further duty in promoting ennoble humanity. We solely believe it is equally important that students preserve their heritage, values, and beliefs to serve as good citizens.

Gulf University continuously supports research and emphasizes on scholarship and culture to deliver excellence in teaching. We are committed in ensuring that each faculty member is encouraged to rise midst his/her peers within a chosen discipline. Our faculty members are highly engaged in continuous professional development and bring forward their new knowledge to our students.

The Student Support Service provides a fully integrated support service for of GU students. We will ensure our services are accessible and inclusive for all students/staff including those on the basis of disability, race, ethnic or national origin, age, , family circumstances including marriage and civil partnership and Special needs.

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we aim to provide you with career tools and resources. Gather and learn lifelong career development skills that will enable you to establish and sustain your career as a creator, performer, and cultural innovator. Resources for alumni help those who are seeking jobs and industry exposure, as well as opportunities to alumni who are interested in hiring or mentoring within the community.

The academic library is an integral part of the college or university. It interacts with the educational environment to meet the needs of the academic study programs and support the aims and content of the curriculum.

A well-established library is essential for any academic institution. It provides a gateway for various organized resources and information in print and digital formats. Its goal is to meet the informational, cultural, recreational, and educational and research needs of its clientele; students, faculty, researchers and the other members of the community.Today, it is been observed that academic libraries are striving to keep their place as the major source of inquiry in the face of emerging digital technology. Libraries now exist in the virtual world. It is allowing resources in various forms and distributed learning to take place; access for external, distance and online, and for more flexible kinds of learning. The role of the library evolved as the priorities of the institutions have evolved. The key library structures, processes, services and staff roles continuously changing with time and technology.

Technology and automation have also changed the way people perceive libraries. It transformed the way information is processed, packed, stored and disseminated. It allows the users to facilitate complex information access and retrieval. Libraries must embrace the challenges in order to stay relevant and maintain its value in the educational environment.Furthermore, it has been noted, that the library’s responsiveness to students and faculty needs, quality of service and resilience has been the marks of academic libraries. The library services in the higher education will continuously be of great importance to learning, teaching, and research.

Policy Statement

1. The admission criteria should be in full compliance with the Higher Education Council’s regulations. Gulf University ensures systematic review of the criteria.

2. In the interests of providing quality higher education, Gulf University only admits students who have met the stated admission requirements and have followed the approved admission procedures.

3. Admission requirements and application deadlines are updated every year and published on University’s website.

4. Gulf University ensures transparency and publicly available procedures for selecting applicants (including those with special needs), it deems best for the academic program, through selection testing and interviews which vary depending on different programs.

5. Gulf University offers a place to any applicant based on completed formal admission. The University withdraws its offer if the applicant fails to meet admission requirements stated by time period.

6. Gulf University ensures opportunity for applicants to appeal their admission decisions.

7. Gulf University provides applicants with opportunity to apply for ‘Deferred Registration’.

8. Gulf University ensures formal process for admission of applicants, who wish to transfer their programs from other Higher Education Institutions.

Admission Requirements:

I. Undergraduate Studies:

1. A student must have a high-school certificate or an equivalent according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

2. The student’s high-school certificate must be accepted by the program s/he wishes to be enrolled in (arts- science- industrial- commercial) if the GPA less than 60% the student will be enrolled in a preparatory program that includes a number of prerequisite courses assigned by the relevant college.

3. Students are required to take a placement test in English Language, computer and mathematics to determine whether preparatory course(s) is/are required. The student may be exempted from the test if he/she shows evidence of proficiency in English Language and computer (an international language certificate).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE Provided FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS   

• Medical Certificate.
• 6 passport size photos
• Copy of passport
• Copy of CPR or National ID
• Copy of high school transcripts & certificate

High School Graduate from Government School in Kingdom of Bahrain

Copy of High School transcripts & certificate form the Ministry of Education – Examination Directorate.

High School Graduate from Private School in Kingdom of Bahrain

Copy of High School transcripts & certificate stamped by the Ministry of Education & Equation certificate form the Ministry of Education.

High School Graduate from out of Kingdom of Bahrain

Copy of High School transcripts & certificate stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Embassy of Kingdom of Bahrain.

High School Graduate from Private School from out of  Kingdom of Bahrain

Copy of High School transcripts & certificate stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Embassy of Kingdom of Bahrain.  & Equation certificate form the Ministry of Education of Kingdom of Bahrain.

Transfer Student from other Universities in Kingdom of Bahrain

Copy of Dropped or dismissed certificate stamped by Higher Education.

Copy of Official Transcripts stamped by Higher Education.

Transfer Student from other Universities out of Kingdom of Bahrain

Copy of dropped of dismissed certificate & official Transcript stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Embassy of Kingdom of Bahrain.