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VISITING STUDENTS APPLICATION PROCESS

UOB welcomes all visiting students from other universities to study if the following conditions are met:

  1. The student shall be a regular student (Full Time Student) in a university recognized by the concerned authorities in the Kingdom.
  2. To submit an application with an approved candidacy by the competent authority at his/her university to study specific courses in one semester, along with an attested copy of his/her academic record, a copy of his/her passport, and his/her university card.
  3. The student’s registration in this capacity is not accepted, unless he/she has a vacant seat in the course to be studied after completing the registration, deletion and addition processes for university students.
  4. Foreign student – wishing to study as a visiting student – shall conform to obtaining a visa for entering the Kingdom of Bahrain and residing in it from the competent authorities. In case the student was not able to get a visa, his/her application will be considered invalid with no responsibility whatsoever to be upon the University.
  5. The student shall, at the time of registration, adhere to the payment of the tuition fees and any other fees.
  6. Acceptance of the student in this capacity does not consider a transfer to the University.

  1. An official academic transcript issued by the student’s home university and authenticated by the concerned authorities.
  2. A formal request letter accompanied by an authorized nomination from the concerned entities at the student’s home university to enroll in the specified courses for a single academic semester.
  3. A copy of the high school transcript, or its equivalent, along with the graduation certificate, certified and endorsed by the relevant authorities.
  4. A recent colored photograph.
  5. A copy of a valid passport, or proof of renewal if expired. For non-Bahraini and non-GCC students residing in Bahrain, a copy of a valid residence permit, or documentation of its renewal, must be provided.
  6. A valid identity card, or proof of renewal in the event of expiration.

  1. Login to the Student Information System website sis.uob.edu.bh. 
  2. Select the Link “UOB Admission Requests”.
  3. Click on “Apply for Admission of Undergraduate Programs”
  4. Select from the “Request Type” list: Period of Apply for Undergraduate Program – Visiting Student.
  5. Review the terms and conditions and click “ I Agree” to continue the application process.
  6. Enter the student’s personal number CPR, then click Next.
  7. Enter the information in the “Basic Data” tab, then click Next.
  8. Enter the secondary certificate information in the “Secondary School Qualification” tab, then press Next.
  9. Enter the required specialization information (College- specialization), then click Next.
  10. Enter the contact data in the “Contact Data” tab:
    • Enter your Email address,
    • Enter your mobile number,
    • Create a password (will be used later for other services after submitting the application),
    • Complete the other required contact info,
    • Press Next to move to the following steps
  11. Upload Required Documents.
  12. Pay Application Fees: non-refundable BD 10. University ID will appear on the receipt.
  13. The applicant can add or modify uploaded documents, as well as update your preferences, before the admission decision is issued by following the steps below:
    1. Go to the Student Information System (SIS) at sis.uob.edu.bh.
    2. Click on “University of Bahrain Admission Application”.
    3. Select “Post-Application Services”.
    4. Enter the username (University ID number).
    5. Enter the password created when submitting the application
      (Note: the password can be reset by clicking the “Forgot Password?” link and following the standard steps to reset it.)
    6. After successfully logging in, applicants can update their information during the application period, or modify their data and upload the required documents after the final results are announced and confirmed, through the links available on the application screen listed below:
      • Update Application Information and Preferences.
      • Modify Uploaded Documents.
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FAQs

      • What is the recommended browser for submitting an admission application request through the sis.uob.edu.bh website?

Students are advised to follow these steps for a smooth application process:

        • Submit your application using a computer (not a mobile device).
        • Use the Google Chrome browser for optimal compatibility.
        • Enable pop-ups in your browser settings to allow the system to open new pages during the process.
      • Can I submit program preferences after confirming my admission, and are there any exceptions?

Yes, this option is available for all programs except the Bachelor’s in Nursing. After confirming your admission and paying the tuition fees, log in again to sis.uob.edu.bh during the confirmation period and select “Post Admission Service to choose 3 Preferences.” Your application will be reviewed after the confirmation period based on the availability of seats in the requested programs.

      • I am a new student who took the major’s interview and I still haven’t received the results.

The admission results will be announced via a message (SMS), and you can find them on your website as well.

      • What is the procedure in the event of not passing the entrance exam  or the interview for the major I was nominated for?

The Admissions and Alumni Affairs staff will contact you to choose an alternative major.

      • Who is exempted from the Orientation Program?

Students may be fully exempted from the Orientation Program if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

        • Hold a secondary school/high school average of 90% or above.
        • Scored at least 90% in all high school English courses.
        • Have a TOEFL score of 500 or higher or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher, with valid certification submitted to the English Language Center before the semester begins.
        • Graduated from IB or A-LEVEL schools.
      • What if my high school average is between 70% and 89.99%?

You may be eligible to take the English Orientation Program Exemption Exam conducted by the English Language Center. The exam schedule will be sent to you via SMS.

      • How many times can I transfer from a major to another?
        You can only transfer twice.
      • What are the requirements that must be met for the transfer from an Associate Diploma to a Bachelor’s?
        You can find these requirements in full in the transfer request form on the page of the Deanship of Admission and Registration on the University’s website.
      • How are applicants accepted for the transfer?
        Admission is based on the available vacant seats and according to the highest GPA.
      • Can I transfer if I have only finished 8 credit hours?
        Yes, if the completed eight hours are equivalent to 3 courses.
      • I am a scholarship student; can I submit a transfer request?
        Yes, provided that a no-objection letter from the sponsor is attached.
      • Can I submit a transfer request after passing the foundation semester only?
        No; you must meet the necessary requirements for this transfer, including successfully passing three courses, or passing an average of not less than 9 credit hours and not more than 66 credit hours.
      • Can I submit a transfer request to a major that I have already studied and transferred from to another major?
        No, you can’t.
      • Can I submit a transfer request for undergraduate programs after transferring to an applied education program?You can’t transfer to undergraduate programs if you have previously transferred from one of them to an applied education program.
      • Where can I obtain a major transfer form, and to which entity do I submit it?
        You can obtain the transfer form from the Admissions and Alumni Affairs Department in the Deanship of Admission and Registration, which shall be submitted to the same department.
      • I am a student who was expelled from a bachelor’s degree. Can I submit a transfer request to an associate diploma?
        Expelled students can’t submit a transfer request after the expulsion.
      • I am a student who have previously submitted a transfer request and was expelled before the results of the transfer were out. Does the application remain or gets cancelled?
        The transfer request will be canceled if the student gets expelled from the University.
      • Does the secondary school track get considered at the time of submitting the transfer request?
        Yes, your secondary school track is taken into account when you submit your transfer request.
      • Are there fees for submitting a transfer request from one department to another within the college?
        No, there aren’t any.
      • Are there fees for submitting a transfer request from a major in one college to another in another college?
        Yes, a transfer fee of 10 (ten Bahraini dinars).
      • I am a student who submitted a transfer request, where can I find the result?
        The admission results will be announced by sending a message (SMS) or via (Notification) on your website.

      • Where and how can I view the schedule of courses offered for the next semester?

The course schedule can be viewed through the link provided on the announcements page on the University website (uob.edu.bh).

      • How can I find out when my courses will be registered for the next semester?

This can be done through the advertisements page on the University’s website, in addition to social media.

      • How can I find out who my academic advisor is?

This can be done by looking at the student’s academic data page in the Student Information Management System (SIS). If the name of your academic advisor does not appear on the mentioned page, you can contact the relevant academic department.

      • What are the cases that require the use of the electronic help page (the Help disk)?

Through this help page in the registration system, you can write and record the issues you face regarding the registration of your courses, as those concerned from the registration department will find a solution, or explain and clarify the matter to you in the event of any confusion, as this page is dedicated to dealing with several registration issues.

      • What is the necessary procedure if I want to register a new course whose lab time interfere with the lab time of another course I have registered, or the time of another lecture?

The student will see a notification on his registration page indicating this conflict, and he will have two options: to cancel the course registration application, or submit his scheduled registration application to the relevant academic department head, who has the right to accept or reject the application according to objective academic considerations.

      • What can I do if the course I want to register for is conditional on the approval of the head of the academic department concerned with the course?

The system will allow you to send a request to the head of the course department if:

It is an application to register in the practical training course.

It is an application to registers in one of the courses that requires the approval of the head of the academic department.

      • When should I pay the fees after completing my courses registration for the next semester?

Between the two semesters, or the so-called drop and add period, before the start of classes, as the date for payment shall be announced then.

      • How can the student know what he has accomplished from his study plan and what is left for him, so that he can plan for the courses to register for the next semester?

He can do this through the subtitle (Degree audit) listed on the student’s academic data page.

      • Is there a way for the student to know – hypothetically – his GPA?

He can do this through the subtitle (GPA Simulator) listed – also – on the student’s academic data page.

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