University College of Bahrain: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6752 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2592 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #4 of 12 | In Bahrain |
| #3 of 6 | In Manama |
| #1041 of 3,003 | For Accounting |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.ucb.edu.bh
- Languages
- Arabic
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The University College of Bahrain is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Bahraini Secondary School Completion Certificate or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
Research profile
University College of Bahrain has published 2,320 scientific papers with 21,237 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Business, Environmental Science, Law, Mathematics, Biology, and Psychology.
University College of Bahrain majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 5 |
| 1994 | 22 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 13 |
| 1996 | 7 | 20 |
| 1997 | 6 | 14 |
| 1998 | 7 | 18 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 | 21 |
| 2001 | 10 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 | 39 |
| 2003 | 23 | 38 |
| 2004 | 13 | 61 |
| 2005 | 12 | 68 |
| 2006 | 15 | 91 |
| 2007 | 16 | 83 |
| 2008 | 27 | 120 |
| 2009 | 44 | 177 |
| 2010 | 32 | 186 |
| 2011 | 59 | 272 |
| 2012 | 51 | 398 |
| 2013 | 61 | 462 |
| 2014 | 69 | 520 |
| 2015 | 71 | 563 |
| 2016 | 51 | 567 |
| 2017 | 63 | 593 |
| 2018 | 113 | 747 |
| 2019 | 134 | 852 |
| 2020 | 176 | 1370 |
| 2021 | 241 | 1985 |
| 2022 | 257 | 2398 |
| 2023 | 293 | 3409 |
| 2024 | 275 | 3474 |
| 2025 | 108 | 3004 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University College of Bahrain.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Management Systems, Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business Administration |
Notable alumni
-
Yara Salman
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Yara Salman is a Bahraini businesswoman who started her business career by taking over the running of the food franchise Burger Land from her father at 17 years old. She then went on to found several beauty, hospitality, and entertainment enterprises. She is the first person to introduce cryotherapy to Bahrain, and in 2016 was the Bahrain Businesswomen's Society's Entrepreneur of the Year.
University College of Bahrain faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Business Administration | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Communication and Multimedia | Graphic Design, Media Studies, Multimedia |
| Department/Division : Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Systems |
General information
| Alternative names | UCB کلیة البحرین الجامعیة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Council, Ministry of Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus Road 2314 Saar 575 P.O. Box 55040 Manama Bahrain |
|---|---|
| City population | 298,000 |