Royal University for Women (RUW) is the first private, purpose-built, international university in the Kingdom of Bahrain dedicated solely to educating women. RUW provides a comfortable environment in which to create leaders, develop vibrant personalities, dynamic decision makers, independent thinkers and community-conscious individuals. Our main focus is on academic excellence and personal development. RUW’s initial degree programmes were designed in collaboration with two reputed universities, McGill University in Canada and Middlesex University in the U.K.

Scholarship

In keeping with its commitment to provide higher education to women, Royal University for Women offers financial assistance to eligible students. This assistance is available to students for whom access to higher education may be hindered due to financial constraints. Students availing of support through the financial aid programme are required to maintain a cumulative GPA throughout their course of study. Provision of financial aid is regulated through criteria determined by the RUW Board of Trustees.

RUW offers a limited number of financial aids at the beginning of each academic year.

•  Applicants eligible for RUW financial aid must show evidence of having high academic standing in their high school grade. Only applicants with a high school average of 85% and above will be considered.

Note: High academic grades do not guarantee financial aid.

• RUW financial aid covers only an approved percentage over tuition fees only.
• RUW offers financial aid in the form of partial scholarships on tuition fees only depending on the written appeal and evidences provided.
• The scholarship committee will assess each application on its own merit and make recommendations.
• Applicants are required to follow the usual admission procedure by submitting all necessary documentation along with a request letter explaining their financial situation.
• The Office of the Registrar will be responsible to follow up with the applicant and to inform the applicant regarding the final decision.

WHY CHOOSE BAHRAIN FOR YOUR STUDIES?

Bahrain has grown substantially in the past 10 years. As the country realized that its oil reserves were diminishing, and were no longer a dependable source for the countries’ income, Bahrain channeled its efforts into diversifying its economy: through a very welcoming environment for entrepreneurs, the development of land reclaimed projects (Amwaj Islands, Durat Al Bahrain), through the development of tourism and by becoming an international banking center and a regional capital for Islamic Banking. Bahrain has also substantially developed in terms of technology and information systems. The Bahrain International Circuit (Formula 1) also promotes the Kingdom as a successful international racing event.

Bahrain is a true multicultural nation and has the reputation of being the most liberal country in the region. As a legacy of the British presence, the English language is the most common language spoken in the Kingdom after Arabic. Along its fast modernization, the country is very attached to its tradition and its national treasures (archeological digs and forts).