Top 5 Reasons to Study at AU
- High Quality Education
Our programmes are mapped to meet international standards, with the Colleges of IT & Engineering incorporates a wide range of international professional certifications as an integrated component. Our College of Business & Finance are mapped with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) are also available.
For the Colleges of IT & Engineering, the entire track of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) are on offer. Also, the entire track of Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Oracle based courses, Microsoft based Dot NET courses and ICDL courses are all available.
2. Our Student Diversity
At AU we believe that all students regardless of colour, race, religion, physical or learning disability have the right to the best education we can provide. At Au, we work hard to ensure that all our students are treated equally and with respect.
3. Our International Culture
Our faculty comprises 34 different nationalities with credentials from some of the best Universities in the world, ensuring we continue to work with our students to prepare them for the global market.
4. The Ahlia Family
Ahlia means ‘family’ in the Arabic language. At AU, the ties between faculty, students and our administrative staff, means we have been described by many as a close family. We care about our students and staff and work tirelessly to ensure that whatever your involvement with AU, we will make your experience the best it can be.
5. An Amazing Location!
Blue skies, beaches, beautiful landscapes, the Forumla One racing circuit, an open and diverse culture, great shopping, central to Europe and Asia and the most breath taking sunsets, and many, many more reasons make Bahrain a great place to spend your year abroad.
The 2015 Expat Explorer survey, commissioned by the HSBC Exact, ranked Bahrain 4th overall in the best places in the world to be an expatriate. The list was topped by Singapore, followed by New Zealand, Sweden and then Bahrain.
Living in Bahrain
Bahrain has a rich cultural history the can be traced backt to 2000 B.C., including Bahrain’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Bahrain Fort, the Manama market and Bab Al-Bahrain, which houses some of the first goldsmith and pearl shops in the country.
Bahrain is considered one of the healthiest countries in the Gulf, as well as having one of the most advance healthcare systems in the region. There is more medical staff (doctors, nurses and dentists) per population in Bahrain than any other country in the G.C.C. The country’s healthcare system includes four state-sponsored hospitals, 14 private institutions and a large number of clinics and maternity hospitals.
Accommodation
The university campus does not include dormitories, but the DIR Staff will assist in finding suitable accommodation. For this reason, it is advised that you start looking for accommodation before arriving in Bahrain to ease the process and transition at the beginning of your period of stay. There are several real estate agencies that can aid you in finding a place when you are in Bahrain. Sharing an apartment with a fellow international student can help you contain costs as well as ensure companionship during your free time.
Cost of Living
Rent: BHD 400 – 700
McDonald’s Meal: BHD 1.500
Cinema Ticket: BHD 3.000
Public Transportation: maximum of 0.500 per trip
Shawarma: BHD 0.300
Monthly Allowance: BHD 200.00
