TRANSFER FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES TO UOB APPLICATION PROCESS
EXTERNAL TRANSFER
Welcome to the External Transfer Application Portal of the University of Bahrain (UOB).
This page is dedicated to students who are currently enrolled in or have previously studied at other recognized universities and wish to continue their academic journey at UOB. Here, you will find all the necessary information and guidance to complete your transfer application smoothly and successfully.
A student may transfer from another university to the University of Bahrain if the following conditions are met:
- The other university must be recognized by the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The student must submit to the Deanship a recent certified academic transcript along with the required documents, including a certificate of good conduct from the university they are transferring from.
- The student’s high school track or its equivalent must qualify them for admission to the program they wish to transfer to.
- The student must have been enrolled in a regular system of study (full-time) at the university they are transferring from.
- The student must have successfully completed at least 30 credit hours or their equivalent at the previous university, with a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.33 out of 4.0 (equivalent to a C+ or its equivalent in other grading systems). This requirement does not apply to applicants transferring to second-period programs.
- The transfer request must be approved by the council of the relevant academic department after reviewing the student’s academic record, the course content of completed subjects, and determining which courses may be exempted. Applications must be submitted at the beginning of each semester.
- The applicant must not have been dismissed from any university for disciplinary reasons. For transfers to first-period programs, it is additionally required that the applicant has not been dismissed from any academic program at any university for academic reasons.
- At the time of submitting the transfer request, the student must not have been out of study at the previous university for more than two years. This condition does not apply to those transferring to second-period programs.
- The student must complete at least 50% of the total credit hours required for graduation at the University. This includes any credit hours previously completed at the university as a visiting student (if applicable).
- An official transcript from the university the student is transferring from.
- A copy of the high school transcript or its equivalent, along with a graduation certificate, certified and approved by the relevant authorities.
- Course descriptions for the subjects to be considered for equivalency at the University of Bahrain, certified and approved by the university from which the student is transferring.
- The student must pass any required examinations administered by the relevant academic department (if applicable).
- A certificate of good conduct from the university the student is transferring from.
- A recent color photograph.
- A copy of a valid passport or proof of renewal if expired. Non-Bahraini students residing in Bahrain must also attach a valid residence permit or proof of renewal.
- A copy of a valid ID card or proof of renewal if expired (for non-Bahrainis).
- A non-refundable application fee of BD 10.
- A health fitness certificate from an accredited medical center or hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Log in to the Student Information System website sis.uob.edu.bh.
- Select the Link “UOB Admission Requests”.
- Select the link “Admission of Undergraduate Programs – External Transfer”
- Review the terms and conditions and click “ I Agree” to continue the application process.
- Enter Personal Information in the “Basic Data” tab, then press Next.
- Enter the secondary certificate information in the “Secondary School Qualification” tab, then press Next.
- Data of the University from which the student wants to transfer from (qualification type, qualification, specialization, state, university name, qualification date, classification type, GPA ).
- Enter the contact data in the “Contact Data” tab, then press Next.
- Required specialization information (College- specialization), then press Next.
- Upload Required Documents:
- Secondary school certificate.
- A valid ID card or proof of renewal in case of expiry (non- Bahraini).
- A copy of a valid passport or proof of renewal in case of expiry.
- A colord photograph.
- Transcript (6 semesters).
- Educational Qualification attested by the Ministry of Education (Private School Student).
- A statement of good conduct issued by the school.
- Foreign applicants residing in Bahrain, provide a copy of a valid residence permit or proof of its renewal.
- Graduation certificate and transcript from a secondary school or its equivalent.
- Private school students: A statement, graduation certificate, and transcript issued by the Ministry of Education must be attached when submitting the application, along with a statement and graduation certificate and transcript of grades from the school. Also, documents can be uploaded and data can be edited after the completion of the application process during the application period.
- Secondary school graduates from outside the Kingdom of Bahrain for Bahrainis and Gulf nationals: please obtain the graduation certificate accreditation from the Ministry of Education.
- Pay Application Fees: non-refundable BD 10. University ID will appear on the receipt.
- Application details and documents can be updated during the application period.**
** You can add or modify uploaded documents, as well as update your preferences, before the admission decision is issued by following the steps below:
- Go to the Student Information System (SIS) at sis.uob.edu.bh
- Select the link “University of Bahrain Admission Application”
- Choose “Post-Application Services”
- Enter your username (University ID number)
- Enter the password you created when submitting your application
(Note: You can reset your password by clicking the “Forgot Password?” link and following the standard steps to reset it.)
- 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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