History
The idea to build the Arabian Gulf University was based on the importance of university and higher level education in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) society. The General Convention of Arab Education for the GCC at its fourth meeting, held in Bahrain on the 3rd and 4th of April, 1979, decided to establish the Arabian Gulf University to be located in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Education
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Arabian Gulf University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #401 Ranking
- 45 Scholarships
- 208 Academic Staff
- 1,482 Students
- 1,096 Students (int'l)
Arabian Gulf University Overview
Arabian Gulf University Scholarships
Arabian Gulf University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Arabian Gulf University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Arabian Gulf University Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
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Arabian Gulf University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 17.7% Bahrain
Top 20% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
401
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 100 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 501 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
This consists of a number of activities that include:
- An orientation week of getting to know the new students
- Art exhibitions and charity sales
- Parties
- Competitions
- Field trips
- Visiting tourist destinations and historical sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Attending events that occur off the University campus
- Participating in the social events University Council Countries organized by The Secretariat-General of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf.
Housing services
Suitable housing units are provided for the students who meet the requirements of university housing. Students enrich their university life by living on campus and integrating into the community and participating in the activities. Our dedicated staff work around the clock to provide the necessary care for all students.
Library services
The AGU Library is one of the most important university libraries in Bahrain. It works actively to gather resources and provide services to students and researchers through two specialized sub-libraries: the Medical Science Library and the Science and Technology Library.
Sports facilities
The university has a sports facility for its employees that contains two squash courts, two ground tennis courts, a swimming pool and a gym in Sakhir.
The University also participates in the sports league for GCC universities organized by the Secretariat-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, including internal participation and activities held by local and private universities, including those by the GOYS.
Student clubs
The Student Affairs Unit was established to take care of the responsibilities of the activities and services that and the various types of care that the University gives to its students. The goals of student Affairs spring from the message of education in the GCC which concentrates on the preparation of the student in a framework of Islamic upbringing, and Arab traditions.
Arabian Gulf University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Bahrain Country
Manama City