University of Bahrain

Postgraduate Programs

Explore master's, doctoral, and postgraduate diploma programs across all colleges — credit hours, fees, and entry requirements in one place.

College of Engineering
17 programs  ·  MSc  ·  PhD  ·  M.Arch
Program Credit Hours Fees (BD)* Required Qualification English Level
Master of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or allied disciplines IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Chemical EngineeringMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or any related specialization IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Civil EngineeringMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Civil Engineering IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Engineering ManagementMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Engineering IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Renewable Energy EngineeringMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Engineering IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence SystemsMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Engineering / Science / Computer Science / Management Information Systems IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of ArchitectureM.Arch 33 4,620 Bachelor in Architecture / Interior Design / Environmental Architecture IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Power Systems EngineeringMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (other disciplines may require prerequisite courses) IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Transition SystemsMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Engineering / Science IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Telecommunications and Networks EngineeringMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Electrical & Electronic / Communication / Computer Engineering, ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Information Systems or related fields IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical EngineeringPhD 75 12,000 Master in Chemical Engineering or closely related specialization; multidisciplinary engineering programs with thesis closely related to Chemical Engineering accepted on case-by-case basis IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical EngineeringPhD 75 12,000 Master in Electrical Engineering or closely related specialization; multidisciplinary programs accepted case-by-case IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil EngineeringPhD 75 12,000 Master in Civil Engineering or closely related specialization; multidisciplinary programs accepted case-by-case IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in ArchitecturePhD 75 12,000 Master in Architecture or related built-environment fields, subject to departmental approval IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering ManagementPhD 75 12,000 Master in Engineering Management / Civil / Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related fields; multidisciplinary programs accepted case-by-case IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringPhD 75 12,000 Master in Mechanical Engineering or closely related specialization; multidisciplinary programs accepted case-by-case IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics EngineeringPhD 75 12,000 Master in Electronic Engineering or closely related specialization; multidisciplinary programs accepted case-by-case IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
College of Science
6 programs  ·  MSc  ·  PhD
Program Credit Hours Fees (BD)* Required Qualification English Level
Master of Science in PhysicsMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Physics or related fields in science and engineering as approved by the Department IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor degree in all specializations IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Biological SciencesMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Biology-related fields with ≥40 credit hours in Biology; or B.Sc. in Chemistry (minor Biology), Medical Laboratories, Pharmacy, or Ecology. Non-credit-hour system: ≥50% of undergraduate studies in biology courses IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Big Data Science and AnalyticsMSc 36 5,040 Bachelor in Science / Health Sciences / Engineering / Information Technology / Business Administration / Education IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Environmental ChemistryMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor in Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry / Environmental Science / Chemical Engineering / Biochemistry or related field IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentPhD 75 12,000 Master degree in all specializations IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
College of Law
4 programs  ·  Master's  ·  PhD  ·  Language of study: Arabic
Program Credit Hours Fees (BD)* Required Qualification English Level
Master in Public LawMA 33 4,620 Holders of a Bachelor of Laws degree Exempt — Language of study is Arabic
Master in Private LawMA 33 4,620 Holders of a Bachelor of Laws degree Exempt — Language of study is Arabic
Doctor of Philosophy in Public LawPhD 75 12,000 Holders of a Master of Laws degree in Public Law Exempt — Language of study is Arabic
Doctor of Philosophy in Private LawPhD 75 12,000 Holders of a Master of Laws degree in Private Law Exempt — Language of study is Arabic
College of Business Administration
8 programs  ·  MBA  ·  MSc  ·  PhD
Program Credit Hours Fees (BD)* Required Qualification English Level
Master of Business AdministrationMBA 36 5,040 Bachelor degree in all specializations IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Human Resource ManagementMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor degree in all specializations IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Finance and InvestmentMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor in Finance, Islamic Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field (non-business backgrounds require mandatory foundation courses) IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in AccountingMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor in Accounting, Islamic Finance, Business, Finance, Economics or related field (non-business backgrounds require foundation courses) IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Islamic Banking and FinanceMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor in Islamic Finance, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field (non-business backgrounds require foundation courses in finance, banking and Islamic commercial jurisprudence) IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Financial TechnologyMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor in Business / Information Technology / Engineering / Mathematics / Science (other degrees may require foundation courses) IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Real Estate Investment and FinanceMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor degree in all specializations IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Business AnalyticsPhD 75 12,000 Master degree in all specializations IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
College of Arts
5 programs  ·  MA  ·  PhD
Program Credit Hours Fees (BD)* Required Qualification English Level
Master of Arts in Arabic Language and LiteratureMA 36 5,040 Bachelor in Arabic Language Exempt — Language of study is Arabic
Master of Arts in Media and CommunicationMA 36 5,040 Bachelor degree in all specializations IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Arts in Applied LinguisticsMA 36 5,040 BA in English language and literature in TESOL, Linguistics, English Language, English Education or a related/compatible subject IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Arts in Family Psychological CounselingMA 36 5,040 Bachelor in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or Social Services. Graduates from other disciplines may be accepted subject to completing bridging courses Exempt — Language of study is Arabic
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological CounselingPhD 75 12,000 Master in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or Social Services Exempt — Language of study is Arabic
College of Health and Sport Sciences
6 programs  ·  MSc  ·  Postgraduate Diplomas
Program Credit Hours Fees (BD)* Required Qualification English Level
MSc in Adult Health Advanced Practice Nursing — Minor in Critical Care / Cardiovascular Care / Nephrology / Emergency NursingMSc 45 (BSc holder)
24 (PG Diploma holder)
6,300BSc applicant3,360PG Diploma applicant Bachelor in Nursing, or Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care / Cardiovascular / Nephrology / Emergency Nursing IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Postgraduate Diploma in MidwiferyDiploma 23 1,932 Bachelor in Nursing IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency NursingDiploma 21 1,764 Bachelor in Nursing IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care NursingDiploma 21 1,764 Bachelor in Nursing IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Care NursingDiploma 21 1,764 Bachelor in Nursing IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Postgraduate Diploma in Nephrology NursingDiploma 21 1,764 Bachelor in Nursing IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
College of Information Technology
4 programs  ·  MSc  ·  PhD
Program Credit Hours Fees (BD)* Required Qualification English Level
Master of Science in Applied Artificial IntelligenceMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor in a non-IT field — Science (Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry), Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Arts (including Mass Communication, English Literature), Law, Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, or Bachelor with minor in Information Technology IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in CybersecurityMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor / Master in: AI, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Networks, Information Systems, Mechatronics, Telecommunication Engineering, and related disciplines IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Master of Science in Machine Learning and Computational IntelligenceMSc 33 4,620 Bachelor / Master in: AI, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Networks, Information Systems, Mechatronics, Telecommunication Engineering, and related disciplines IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Doctor of Philosophy in Computing and Information SciencesPhD 75 12,000 Bachelor / Master in: AI, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Networks, Information Systems, Mechatronics, Telecommunication Engineering, and related disciplines IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 497–453 / IBT 59–46 / CBT 170–134
Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari College for Teachers (BTC)
4 programs  ·  PGDE  ·  Higher Diplomas
Detailed credit hours, fees, and entry requirements are available on the college's program pages. Please visit the links below:

Tuition Fees & Application

  • 10 — Application submission fee
  • 50 — English language examination (administered by UoB)
  • 140 per credit hour — Master's Programs (33–36 credit hours)
  • 160 per credit hour — Doctoral Programs (75 credit hours)

* Program tuition totals shown in the tables above do not include the application fee, English language exam fee, or any required remedial/foundation courses (if applicable).