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Congratulations on obtaining your place to study at the University of Bahrain. We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new students. These induction pages are designed to provide you with everything you need to prepare for your undergraduate studies at UOB.

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Welcome

Your first week at UoB can be a little confusing, so please familiarize yourself with these pages to help you along the way.

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Induction Week

We look forward to meeting you during the Induction week from 1-4 September 2025. Your Department Induction Week date is available via your personal email. Please carefully note the dates and times.

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Placement Exam

The exemption test for the preparatory English program will be held on Monday and Tuesday, September 1-4, 2025.

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Top Tips

Be sure to implement our top tips to get the most out of your first weeks at university.

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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.

      • Why is the nationality displayed on the Admission Confirmation screen different from my actual nationality?

If your nationality is not correctly reflected on the admission confirmation screen—despite holding Bahraini nationality, having a Bahraini parent, or being married to a Bahraini citizen—please follow these steps to update your information:

        1. Access the link (UOB Admission Requests).
        2. Access the option (Request to Update Nationality).
        3. Please enter (username = university number) and (password = ID number or CPR).
        4. Please enter the correct information and upload the required documents.
        5. Please review the citizenship update by showing the correct nationality on the pledge page, so upon modification, you can complete the admission confirmation procedures and pay tuition fees.
      • What should students accepted into the College of Applied Studies (current year batch onward) be aware of?

Students admitted to the College of Applied Studies may request a transfer to other programs if they meet the following required conditions:

        1. Passed the first semester of the Associate Diploma Program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.00 provided that 12 credits are achieved.
        2. Successfully passed the second semester of the Associate Diploma Program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 provided that 30 credits are achieved.
        3. Successfully Passed the Associate Diploma Program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00.
      • What is the classification system for Orientation Program students at the University of Bahrain?

According to Article No. 23 of the Study and Examination System, students in the Orientation Program are classified into two levels:

        • First Level: Two semesters
        • Second Level: One semesterClassification depends on the student’s result in the English exemption exam conducted by the English Language Center.
      • 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.

      • Can I be exempted from the Mathematics course (MATHS001)?

Yes. You are exempted from MATHS001 if you hold one of the following:

        • SAT, IB, or AP certificate in Mathematics, or equivalent.
          Submit your certificate to the academic department in early September to complete the course equivalency process.

Note: If you register for the course and later get exempted, the fees paid will not be refunded.

      • Can I be exempted from the Information Technology course (ITIS001)?

Yes. You may be exempted if you hold:

        • An AP/IP certificate in Information Technology

        • A valid MOS or ICDL certificate, or its equivalent.

Submit your certificate during the semester to the academic department to begin the equivalency process.

Note: Fees are non-refundable if you’ve already registered for the course before exemption.

      • 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.