Founded in 2001, Ahlia University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Manama (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Capital Governorate. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Bahrain, Ahlia University (AU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Bahraini higher education institution. Ahlia University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 19 years old Bahraini higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Bahraini higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
