Bahrain has successfully attracted six international private higher education institutions and is in talks with two more, as part of a wider strategy to strengthen the kingdom’s position as a regional education hub and better align academic output with labour market needs.
The Higher Education Council revealed the details in a written response to a question submitted by Shura Council member Dr Anwar Al Sadah.
Education Minister Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma, who also chairs the Higher Education Council and Bahrain University Board of Trustees, said attracting reputable international institutions was a strategic priority driven by quality, relevance and sustainability.
“Our focus is not on numbers alone, but on quality and impact,” Dr Juma said.
“We are working to ensure that international universities and academic programmes introduced in Bahrain genuinely contribute to national development, knowledge transfer and the preparation of highly skilled national talent.”
He said the strategy aims to position Bahrain as a leading educational destination while ensuring higher education institutions remain closely connected to the needs of the national economy.
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