DEAN’S MESSAGE
DR. MOHAMED BAQER
DEAN, COLLEGE OF APPLIED STUDIES
The College of Applied Studies offers students a uniquely tailored learning experience through technical and practical applied programs explicitly designed for today’s dynamic job market. Founded in 2005 with a visionary mandate, the College delivers a diverse, interdisciplinary curriculum merging theoretical knowledge with real-world, hands-on experience and skills.
The College focuses on imparting the technical skills and soft skills demanded by employers, through its five associate diploma programs and diverse collection of courses – each carefully designed, quality assured, and continuously improved. Currently serving about 4,000 students, the College strives to deliver nationally-recognized degrees that maximize students’ career opportunities and potential impact.
Central to achieving its ambitious mission is a dedicated team of experienced faculty and support staff members. They are committed to cultivating an enriching learning environment that brings out each student’s full talents. Through advising, mentoring, and a student-centered ethos, teachers ensure every individual student receives a fully-engaging, transformational academic experience.
The College of Applied Studies strives to be a contributor in the advancement of the economic and academic goals of the nation and continues to do so by equipping its graduates with key attributes that are instrumental amid changing technological times and fostering a creative and innovative learning environment able to effectively drive and support its research and entrepreneurship efforts.
Email: mbaqer@uob.edu.bh
Contact: 17435001- 17435000
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
The College of Applied Studies was established following a decision made by the University of Bahrain’s Board of Trustees during its 11th regular session held on 5th February 2005. The Kingdom of Bahrain has been working diligently on its goal of achieving Bahrainization of the labor market so that there exists an increasing need to induct local technicians and professionals in various jobs and that they’ll be able to successfully compete with the current expatriate workforce. Therefore, the Kingdom’s sole national university, the University of Bahrain kept pace with these developments and began to offer academic programs that meet the current and future needs of the job market.
Vision
To become an applied tertiary education hub of the nation for providing applied academic and training programs, applied research and entrepreneurship.
Mission statement
To provide outstanding applied research, academic programs and experience to empower the learners to contribute to local and regional society and economy.
