British University of Bahrain

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British University of Bahrain
Other name
BUB
MottoSeek Knowledge
Type Private
Established2018;4 years ago (2018)
Location,
Website www.bub.bh
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The British University of Bahrain (BUB) is a private university located in Saar, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Established in 2018 in partnership with the University of Salford in Manchester, it awards undergraduate British degrees in the country. [1]

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Academic programmes

The programmes being offered at the British University of Bahrain are exactly identical to the ones being offered at the University of Salford. There is a College of Business, College of Engineering and Built Environment, and College of Information and Communication Technology; each with several bachelor's degrees offered. [2]

Campus

BUB is located in a purpose-built ten storey building in the Saar area of Bahrain. The campus includes a 424-seater auditorium, a high-tech learning resource centre, contemporary recreational and work spaces as well as more than fifty classrooms, workshops, and laboratories. The campus is located adjacent to a shopping mall, which offers students a wide range of additional facilities, including a hyper-market, 13-screen cinema complex, and a wide range of retail outlets, cafes, restaurants, and recreational facilities. [3] The university also serves as a testing centre for the IELTS exam.

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References

  1. "University of Salford to provide world class education in Bahrain".
  2. Roue, Lucy (13 February 2018). "British University of Bahrain opens its doors". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  3. "BUB Campus in Saar".