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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES APPLICATION PROCESS

Master – Ph.D. – Higher Diploma

Welcome to the Postgraduate Studies Application Portal
Graduates holding a Bachelor’s, Higher Diploma, or Master’s degree from universities in Bahrain or abroad are invited to apply for postgraduate programs at the University. Applicants can complete their submissions by entering all required information and uploading the necessary documents through the Student Information System (SIS).

To be eligible to apply for enrolment in a postgraduate degree program at the University of Bahrain, an applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent thereof if applying for postgraduate diploma and master’s programs, or hold a master’s degree if applying for doctoral programs from a recognized university and meet the following criteria:
Firstly – Application to Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s Programs:

  1. The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Bahrain…
  2. Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.33 but no less than 2.00 may be accepted…
  3. The applicant must hold an IELTS academic English Language certificate…
  4. The applicant must meet any other requirements specified…

Secondly – Application to Doctoral Programs:

  1. The applicant must hold a master’s degree or the equivalent thereof…
  2. The applicant must hold an IELTS academic English Language certificate…

The applicant must meet any other requirements specified in the program admission requirements.

Applicant Category Required Documents
1. Bahraini Applicants
First Category
(University of Bahrain Graduates)
  • Recent colored passport photo
  • Valid passport
  • For programs taught in English: valid IELTS Academic certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 5.5
  • For GPA between 2.00–2.33:
    • Proof of one-year work experience in the specialization field, OR
    • Sponsorship letter from a sponsoring entity
Second Category
(Graduates of other universities in Bahrain)
  • All documents required from the First Category
  • Graduation certificate:
    • Bachelor’s Degree (for Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s applicants)
    • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees (for Doctoral applicants)
  • Academic transcripts:
    • Bachelor’s transcript (for Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s applicants)
    • Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts (for Doctoral applicants)
Third Category
(Graduates from universities outside Bahrain)
  • All documents required from the First and Second Categories
  • Verification of academic qualifications from an accredited company:
    • Quadrabay Guide   (PDF, 3.3 MB , 11 Pages).
    • or Dataflow Guide     (PDF, 0.6 MB , 2 Pages).
Forth Category (For applicants to the Postgraduate Diploma programs at the College of Health and Sport Sciences)
  1. All documents required from the previous categories.
  2. Hold a valid nursing license from the concerned responsible authorities, e.g., the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB)…etc.
  3. Have a valid Basic Life Support Provider Certificate (for Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing Program, Cardiovascular Care Nursing Program & Critical Care Nursing Program only).
  4. Submit two recommendation letters.
Fith Category (For applicants to the Ph.D. in Business Analytics program)
  1. All documents required from the category one, two and three.
  2. Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be academic.
  3. An up-to-date resume/CV.
2. Non-Bahraini Applicants
All Nationalities
  • Valid residence permit (Except GCC nationality holder)
  • Valid Identity document.
  • For Kuwaiti and Omani applicants:
    • No-objection statement from the Cultural Attaché Office of the respective embassy in Bahrain
  • Plus all applicable documents on the previous categories.

  1. Login to the application website sis.uob.edu.bh.
  2. Select the Link “UOB Admission Requests”.
  3. Choose “Apply for Postgraduate Programs“
  4. Select the program type from “Request Type” list, press Next to continue.
  5. Review the terms and conditions and click “ I Agree” to continue the application process. Enter the CPR, then press “Submit” button,
  6. Enter Personal Information in the “Basic Data” tab, then press Next.
  7. Select desired preferences in the “Applicant Preference” tab, then press Next.
  8. Enter the B.sc. certificate information in the “BSc. Qualification” tab, then press Next.
  9. Enter the Master certificate information in the “Master Qualification” tab just if the applicant applying to Phd certificate, otherwise the applicant can skip this tab then press next.
  10. Enter the contact data in the “Contact Data” tab, then press Next.
  11. Choose an English language Certificate (TOEFL or IELTS) in the “English Proficiency” tab, and enter the result, or Select ‘No English Exam’ (an exam will be conducted at the university for a fee of BD 50), then press Next.
  12. Upload Required Documents:
    • Recent colored passport photo
    • Valid (TOFEL or IELTS) Academic certificate 
    • Copy of a valid passport
    • Copy of a valid ID card (for non-Bahraini applicants)
    • Academic Transcript of Bachelor’s Degree (for non-UOB graduates)
    • Validation report for academic qualifications obtained outside Bahrain, issued by QuadraBay or DataFlow.
    • A statement of work experience or a letter of scholarship (for the average between 2.00 to 2.32)
    • For Kuwaiti and Omani applicants: No-objection statement from the Cultural Attaché Office of the respective embassy in Bahrain
  13. Pay the non-refundable application fee of BD 10. Your University ID number will be included in the receipt sent to your registered email address.
  14. Click Submit.

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-Apply 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
    • Modify Attached Files for Postgraduate Degree

  • Admission results will be announced by sending an acceptance letter via e-mail.
  • Pay the acceptance fee to confirm your admission to the postgraduate program.

  • Fees: BD 10 for Application submission
  • BD 50 for the English language examination administered by the University of Bahrain.
  • Fees for Master’s Programs are 140 Bahraini Dinars per credit hour (depending on the number of program hours, which range from 33 credit hours to 36 credit hours).
  • Fees for Doctoral Programs are 160 Bahraini Dinars per credit hour (75 credit hours).
  • To view postgraduate programs on offer for the 2026-2027 academic year, the prerequisite qualifications for each program and the required English language level, please visit  the Deanship of Graduate Studies & Scientific Research.
  • The University of Bahrain will accept certificates of academic programs, which have been obtained through electronic learning (online), for applicants to higher study programs specializing in humanities, literature, economics, business administration, and other programs which do not require personal attendance and lab application, excluding health, medical, engineering, and technical specializations, that require practical application.
  • The University of Bahrain will not accept certificates of academic programs, which have been obtained through the affiliation system, because the affiliation system does not require the student to attend to the university campus unless during the final examination period.
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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES APPLICATION PROCESS

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SPORTS SCIENCES

Required Documents For Graduates of the University of Bahrain

  1. Recent colored personal photograph
  2. Valid passport
  3. Valid license to practice
  4. English proficiency proof: UoB exam certificate, or IELTS ≥ 5.5, or TOEFL ≥ 475
  5. If GPA is between 2.00 and 2.32: 1 year experience statement or sponsor’s scholarship letter (after departmental approval)
  6. Two academic/professional recommendation letters
  7. Valid Basic Life Support certificate (Emergency & Critical Care Nursing applicants only)

Required Documents For Graduates from Other Universities in Bahrain

All above documents plus the following:

  1. Graduation Certificate of a Bachelor’s Degree
  2. Academic Transcript of a Bachelor’s Degree
  3. Cumulative GPA Transcript (on 4.00 scale)
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Quick Access to Admission Application Portal & User Guide

Submit your application for postgraduate studies via

the Student Information System – SIS

Need More Help?

Download the admission guide, explore the user manual and View our video tutorials for a step-by-step guide, to help you easily understand the application steps and procedures.

FAQs

1. How can I apply for admission to the University of Bahrain?

You can apply electronically.

Category 1:

  • Bahraini and non-Bahraini applicants who graduated from public schools (graduates of the current or previous academic year).

They can apply through the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Portal (Bahrain.bh).

Category 2:

  • Bahraini and non-Bahraini graduates of private schools in the Kingdom of Bahrain (graduates of the current or previous academic year).
  • Students of the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology.
  • Graduates of schools outside the Kingdom of Bahrain.

They can apply through the University of Bahrain Electronic Admission System: admission.uob.edu.bh

2. When does the admission application period begin?
Application dates are announced through the University of Bahrain Electronic Admission System (admission.uob.edu.bh) and official channels before the start of each admission period.

3. How do I know when admission applications are open?
You can follow the university’s website and its official social media accounts, where application periods and dates are announced.

4. What are the admission requirements at the University of Bahrain?
Admission requirements vary by academic program. You can view the requirements for each program in the Admission Guide or on the university website’s admission page.

5. What majors are available?
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, which can be viewed on the website.

6. Can I apply for more than one preference?
Yes. You must select 12 preferences when submitting your admission application, ranked in order of priority, provided you meet the admission requirements for each preference.

7. Can I edit my preferences after submitting my application?
Preferences can be edited during the specified application period. No changes can be made after the application period ends.

8. What documents are required to apply?
All required documents are listed within the online application form. Required documents vary depending on the application type or applicant category, so please review the list of required documents and attach them when completing your application.

9. Is there an application fee?
Yes, the admission application fee is 10 Bahraini Dinars, paid when submitting the online application, in accordance with the university’s approved regulations.

10. How do I know that my application was submitted successfully?
After completing and submitting your application, a confirmation message will appear.

11. How do I track the status of my admission application?
You can track your application status using your login credentials through the Bahrain National Portal (bahrain.bh) or the University of Bahrain Electronic Admission System (admission.uob.edu.bh).

12. What should I do if I forget my password for the University of Bahrain Electronic Admission System (admission.uob.edu.bh)?

  • Applicants through the University of Bahrain Electronic Admission System: Enter your university ID number in the username field and your password in the password field.
  • Applicants through the National Portal bahrain.bh: Select the “Forgot Password?” link and follow the instructions to reset it — the new password will be sent to your registered phone number.
  • Log in to the system by entering your username (your university ID number) and the new password.

13. Can I cancel my admission application?
Yes.

14. When are admission results announced?
Admission results are announced according to the approved timeline and published through the university’s official channels.

15. I have been accepted — what is the next step?
After the admission result is announced, you must complete the admission confirmation procedures and fulfill any other requirements according to the announced instructions.

16. I was not accepted — can I apply again?
If you were not admitted to the university, this may be due to several reasons, such as incomplete data or required documents, or not meeting the admission requirements. In these cases, the university provides an additional period to complete the data and documents and to reconsider admission applications, in accordance with the specified timeline and approved procedures.

17. Can I apply if I am currently studying at another university?
No.

18. Can I apply if I am outside the Kingdom of Bahrain?
Yes, applications are submitted electronically.

19. How do I contact the Admissions and Registration Deanship if I encounter a problem?
You can contact the Admissions and Registration Deanship through the Student Service Center.

20. Where can I find the Admission Guide?
You can download the Admission Guide from the University of Bahrain website (www.uob.edu.bh). It includes admission requirements, available programs, and application instructions.

1. What browser is recommended for submitting an admission application through the University of Bahrain Electronic Admission System (admission.uob.edu.bh)?
When applying through the University of Bahrain Electronic Admission System (admission.uob.edu.bh), students are advised to:

  • Use a computer during the application process.
  • Access the website using the Google Chrome browser.
  • Allow pop-up windows to enable navigation to new pages.

2. Can I submit a request to change my preference after the admission confirmation process?
Yes, you may submit a request to change your preference for any program with available vacancies at the time of the request. After completing the admission confirmation process and paying tuition fees, please log back into the admission confirmation screens on the website (admission.uob.edu.bh) and select the “Post Admission Service” to select 12 preferences — within the same confirmation period. Requests will be reviewed after the confirmation period ends, according to the vacancies available in the programs.

3. If I do not pass the admission test for the major I was nominated for, what should I do?
You will be directed — within a specified period after being notified of not passing the admission test — to reapply to the preferences that will be available in order to select an alternative major.

Who is exempt from the Preparatory Program?
Students with the following averages or grades in general secondary school, or its equivalent — subject to the provisions of Article 10 — are exempt from the Preparatory Program:

  • Students with a general secondary school average of no less than 90%.
  • Students with an average grade of no less than 90% across all English language courses in secondary school.
  • Graduates of private schools following the IB, A-Level, or AP systems are exempt from the Preparatory Program.
  • Students holding a valid IELTS certificate with a score of no less than 5.5, or its TOEFL equivalent, provided the student submits the certificate to the university’s English Language Center before starting their studies.
  • Students who obtained a grade of at least (C) in English language coursework at one of the following levels: O-Level, AS-Level, or A-Level. In this case, the exemption request is sent to the English Language Center for review, then approved by the Registration and Academic Advising Department.
  • Students holding an International Baccalaureate (IB) certificate, or its Preparatory Program equivalent, who scored no less than 3 out of 7 at Higher Level (HL), or 4 out of 7 at Standard Level (SL), in English language, across all certificate tracks. The exemption request must be sent to the English Language Center for review, then approved by the Registration and Academic Advising Department.
  • Students holding an Advanced Placement (AP) certificate, or its Preparatory Program equivalent, who scored no less than 3 out of 5 in English language. The exemption request must be sent to the English Language Center for review, then approved by the Registration and Academic Advising Department.

What if my general secondary school average is between 70% and 89.99%?
Students with a general secondary school average between 70% and 89.99% are permitted to sit the English Language Preparatory Program exemption exam administered by the university’s English Language Center. The date and time of the English language placement exam will be sent via SMS.

1. Can I transfer more than once?
Yes, you are entitled to two transfers only.

2. When can I apply for a transfer?
You can apply during the transfer period announced by the university in the academic calendar.

3. What are the conditions for transferring between programs?
Students can review the detailed conditions on the University of Bahrain website.

4. Can I transfer from one program to another within the university?
Yes, a student can apply to transfer between programs at the University of Bahrain in accordance with the approved terms and regulations.

5. Is it possible to transfer to any major?
No, transfers depend on seat availability/vacancies and meeting the specific admission requirements for each program.

6. Can I transfer from one college to another?
Yes, transferring between colleges is possible subject to meeting the conditions and seat availability in the desired program.

7. What conditions must be met to transfer from an associate diploma to a bachelor’s degree?
You can find the full conditions on the Deanship of Admission and Registration page on the university website or through the e-services portal.

8. How are transfer applicants selected?
Admission is based on seat availability and the highest cumulative GPA.

9. Can I transfer if I have only completed 8 credit hours?
Yes, provided the 8 completed hours are equivalent to 3 courses.

10. I am a sponsored student. Am I eligible to apply for a transfer?
Yes, on the condition that you attach a letter of no objection from your sponsoring entity.

11. Am I eligible to apply for a transfer after completing only the foundation semester?
No, you must meet the necessary conditions for transfer, including successfully completing three courses or completing no fewer than 9 and no more than 66 credit hours.

12. Am I eligible to apply for a transfer to a major I previously studied and then transferred out of?
No, that is not permitted.

13. Am I eligible to apply for a transfer to a bachelor’s program after having transferred to an applied program?
You are not eligible to transfer to a bachelor’s program if you had previously transferred from one to an applied program.

14. I am a student who was dismissed from a bachelor’s program. Am I eligible to apply for a transfer to an associate diploma?
A dismissed student is not eligible to apply for a transfer after dismissal.

15. I submitted a transfer application and was then dismissed before the results were announced. Will my application continue to be processed or be cancelled?
The transfer application is cancelled if the student is dismissed from the university.

16. Is my secondary school track considered when I submit a transfer application?
Yes, your secondary school specialization is taken into consideration when you submit your transfer application.

17. Are there fees for submitting a transfer application from one department to another within the same college?
No, there are no fees for that.

18. Are there fees for submitting a transfer application from a major in one college to a different major in another college?
Yes, there is a transfer fee of BD 10.

19. Does transferring affect my cumulative GPA?
Yes, the cumulative GPA is reset and recalculated according to the approved academic system, while taking into account any courses that have been granted equivalency.

20. Will my previously completed courses be counted?
The equivalency of relevant courses is assessed according to university regulations and the new program.

21. Does submitting a transfer application guarantee admission?
No, the transfer application is subject to a competitive selection process and meeting the admission requirements of the desired program.

22. How can I find out the result of my transfer application?
Admission results will be announced via SMS message or through the notification system on your student portal.

23. Can I cancel my transfer application after submitting it?
This can only be done while the application is under review, according to the university’s approved procedures, and also within one week after the transfer results are announced.

24. What happens if my transfer application is rejected?
You will continue in your current program and may apply again in a subsequent transfer period if the conditions are met.

25. Does transferring delay my graduation?
Transferring may affect the duration of your studies depending on which courses are accepted for credit and which are not.

  1. Where and how can I view the schedule of courses offered for the next semester?The course schedule can be viewed through the designated link on the Students page of the University website (uob.edu.bh).
  2. How can I find out when I can register for courses for the next semester?This information is available on the Announcements page of the University website, as well as through the University’s social media channels.
  3. How can I find out who my academic advisor is?You can find this information on your Academic Data page in the Student Information System (SIS). If the name of your academic advisor does not appear, you can contact the relevant academic department.
  4. When should I use the Student Service Center?You can use the Student Service Center to submit and record any issues or inquiries related to course registration. The relevant staff will review and assess the issue, work to find an appropriate solution, or clarify the matter and explain the applicable procedures if needed.
  5. What should I do if the lab time of a new course I want to register for conflicts with the lab time of another registered course or with a lecture?The registration system will display a notification indicating the scheduling conflict. You will then have two options: cancel the course registration request or submit a request to the relevant Head of Department, who may approve or reject the request based on objective academic considerations.
  6. What can I do if the course I want to register for requires approval from the Head of the relevant academic department?The system will allow you to submit a request to the Head of the relevant department in the following cases:
    • Registration for a practical training course.
    • Registration for a course that requires approval from the Head of the academic department.
  7. When should I pay the fees after completing my course registration for the next semester?Fees should be paid between the two semesters, during the Add and Drop period and before classes begin. The payment period and deadline will be announced accordingly.
  8. How can I find out what I have completed from my study plan and what remains, so that I can plan which courses to register for next semester?You can do this through the Degree Audit section available on your Academic Data page.
  9. Is there a way to estimate my cumulative GPA?Yes. You can use the GPA Simulator section, which is also available on your Academic Data page.

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