The Bahrain University began to operate in this Middle Eastern country in 1986. The University of Bahrain was in operation in various forms like institutes for higher education and polytechnic colleges from the 1960s. It was awaiting a formal recognition as a university. Bahrain University is the biggest in Bahrain and pledges to build up bright careers of students. Apart from technological education and researches the Arabic culture and Islamic traditions are also carried forward by the university. The University of Bahrain has further improved itself by working in close association with the other foreign universities.
The Bahrain University is divided into eight colleges or departments which are:
• Department of Arts
• Department of Business
• Department of Education
• Department of Science
• Department of IT
• Department of Law
• Scientific research department
• Department of Engineering
There are a number of specialized centers in the University of Bahrain which helps the students in many ways. Some of those specialized centers are, Information Technology Center, E-Learning Center, Center of German Studies, Center of Japanese Studies, French Studies Center and Center of American Studies. One of the unique departments of the University of Bahrain is the Center of Transport and Road Studies. The center for international studies carries out some important researches necessary in the current political scenario of the world.
The University of Bahrain not only imparts education and gives proper training but it also makes sure that their students have bright career. The Career Counseling Office is dedicated to this cause all through the year.
