Strathclyde University’s Bahrain branch license approved

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Higher Education Council, chaired by His Excellency Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, has approved the establishment of Strathclyde University - Bahrain.

The Council’s decision grants a license for the creation of a private higher education institution under the name “Strathclyde University - Bahrain,” which will operate as a licensed branch of the renowned British parent university in the United Kingdom.

According to the council’s resolution, the new institution will comprise three colleges: the College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the College of Science, offering a total of 8 academic programmes.

The resolution also stipulates that the licensed institution must complete the institutional registration process on the National Qualifications Framework.

Additionally, the General Secretariat of the Higher Education Council will ensure that the institution fulfills all academic, financial, and infrastructure requirements before it can commence student enrollment in the offered programmes.

Commenting on the decision, Dr Juma emphasised in a statement that the approval of the licensing for the British Strathclyde University in Bahrain would pave the way for the introduction of a lineup of quality academic programmes, which would aid in the development of the higher education system.

Investment

“This move also underscores the Council’s commitment to supporting investment in the private education sector, in line with its strategy and policies aimed at ensuring the availability of high-quality higher education,” he stated.

The establishment of Strathclyde University - Bahrain is a significant step forward in Bahrain’s efforts to become a regional hub for education and research, providing students with access to world-class British education without having to leave the country.