American University of Bahrain to open its doors in September

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH), the first purpose-built American university in the Kingdom, is set to open its doors in September 2019; promising a fresh new approach in program delivery, infrastructure development, and significantly changing the landscape of higher education in-the country. Built on a 75,000 square metre plot in the prestigious Riffa area, the AUBH campus is designed by the US-based global architects Ayers Saint Gross (ASG), who have designed a number of renowned US university campuses.

The new AUBH campus will feature modern classrooms and labs, as well as a state-of-theart auditorium, student commons, and athletic facilities, all of which will encourage and foster interaction and collaboration between students, faculty and the professional community, providing an educational experience unique to the Middle East. The AUBH has received institutional approval by the Higher Education Council (HEC) of the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom and plans to launch its schools of Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business in the 2019-2020 academic year.

Strong emphasis on graduate outcomes and employability will be key differentiators of the new university which aims to offer world-class higher education opportunities in a rapidly evolving Bahrain and the wider Middle East region, the university said in a press release issued.