Entry requirements
Undergraduate
We require students taking the Tawjahiya (secondary school leaving certificate), also known as Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama, to successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.
Students with a Bahraini Associate degree/diploma can also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) from a recognised Bahraini university.
Equivalencies
Bahraini classification (cumulative GPA) | Alternative name | English translation or equivalent |
3.80–4.00 |
Excellent |
1st |
3.20–3.79 |
Good |
2:1 |
2.60–3.19 |
Satisfactory |
2:2 |
English language requirements
We do not accept a Bahraini English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the °®¶¹´«Ã½. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the .
Contact us
Said Nabelsi
International Officer – Middle East, North Africa and Turkey
Location: Amman, Jordan
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants and offer holders in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
You can ask Said about:
- entry requirements
- submitting a direct or agent application
- scholarships.
Email: S.Nabelsi@brighton.ac.uk
Find an agent
We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Bahrain. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.