History
The idea to build the Arabian Gulf University was based on the importance of university and higher level education in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) society. The General Convention of Arab Education for the GCC at its fourth meeting, held in Bahrain on the 3rd and 4th of April, 1979, decided to establish the Arabian Gulf University to be located in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Education
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2018
411 50
2017
461 30
2016
491
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Student services
This consists of a number of activities that include:
- An orientation week of getting to know the new students
- Art exhibitions and charity sales
- Parties
- Competitions
- Field trips
- Visiting tourist destinations and historical sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Attending events that occur off the University campus
- Participating in the social events University Council Countries organized by The Secretariat-General of the Cooperation Council of the Arab States of the Gulf.
Housing services
Suitable housing units are provided for the students who meet the requirements of university housing. Students enrich their university life by living on campus and integrating into the community and participating in the activities. Our dedicated staff work around the clock to provide the necessary care for all students.
Library services
The AGU Library is one of the most important university libraries in Bahrain. It works actively to gather resources and provide services to students and researchers through two specialized sub-libraries: the Medical Science Library and the Science and Technology Library.
Sports facilities
The university has a sports facility for its employees that contains two squash courts, two ground tennis courts, a swimming pool and a gym in Sakhir.
The University also participates in the sports league for GCC universities organized by the Secretariat-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, including internal participation and activities held by local and private universities, including those by the GOYS.
Student clubs
The Student Affairs Unit was established to take care of the responsibilities of the activities and services that and the various types of care that the University gives to its students. The goals of student Affairs spring from the message of education in the GCC which concentrates on the preparation of the student in a framework of Islamic upbringing, and Arab traditions.