The Kingdom University

The Kingdom University (KU) is a leading private university in Bahrain, providing high-quality education.

The Kingdom University (KU) was founded in 2001 and licensed by the Ministry of Education of Bahrain. The university's mission is to provide high-quality education that prepares students for success in their careers and in life. KU began with approximately 67 students in 2004 and has rapidly grown since then.

KU's first campus was located in Manama, but in July 2013, the university moved to its new permanent campus in Riffa (Al-Hajiyat), Bahrain. The new campus is a state-of-the-art facility with a variety of amenities, including classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, a library, a student center, and a sports complex.

KU is accredited by the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The university also has partnerships with a number of international universities, including the University of Nottingham, the University of Leeds, and the University of Wollongong.

KU is committed to providing its students with a holistic education. The university offers a variety of student services to help students succeed academically and personally. These services include career counseling, health care, housing, and extracurricular activities.

The Kingdom University is ranked as the #5 top university in Bahrain during 2025.