The University has a long history of accepting students from Bahrain onto its degree programmes; examples in recent years include Architecture, Art & Design, Business Management, Computer Science, Fashion Marketing, Finance And Investment Management, Law, Logistics And Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Mechanical Engineering and many more.
Students who join Northumbria University will enjoy teaching that is both research informed and practice led, with strong links to industry and professional bodies. Many of our programmes are professionally accredited and give students opportunities to directly engage with real world projects and challenges. Our campuses are designed to provide you with a vibrant and friendly environment in which to study and live so that you have the support you need in order to make the most of your time with us.
For details on our English Language Requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses visit our English Language Centre pages.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For entry to: | You will need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Tawjahiya/High School Diploma | 60% or above |
| 1st Year Undergraduate | Associate Degree | GPA 2.75 |
| Entry after year 1 of Bahraini degree | GPA 2.75 and having completed around 30 credit hours | |
| Bahrain Diploma - when studied for 2-3 years | GPA 2.75 | |
| Advanced Entry | Advanced entry to year 2 from Bachelors degree – entry after year 2 of Bahraini degree | GPA 2.75 and having completed around 60 credit hours |
| Advanced entry to year 3 from Bachelors degree – entry after year 3 of Bahraini degree | GPA 2.75 and having completed around 90 credit hours | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Bachelor Degree (4 Years) | GPA of around 2.75/4.0 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent CGPA 3.2/4 or 4.0/5 for courses requiring a 2:1 equivalent |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor Degree (4 Years) | GPA of 2.0/4.0 |
Please note these are general entry guidelines. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements, full details can be found on our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.
For further enquiries, help submitting your application and interviews in your area please contact your local Northumbria University representative whose details are listed below.
Education Links
Office 81 | Building 298 | Road 3306 | Block 333 | Umm Alhassam
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Knowledge Village | Building 2B | Office F30 | PO Box 214592
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