Arabian Gulf University

Arabian Gulf University is a public university in Manama, Bahrain, founded in 1980.

Type
Public university
Location
Manama, Bahrain
Founded
1980
Teaching language
English, Arabic

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Arabian Gulf University (AGU) is a regional public university in Manama, Bahrain, established in 1980 by the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

AGU has a College of Medicine and Health Sciences, which runs a problem-based-learning medical degree, and a College of Graduate Studies offering master's and doctoral programmes in biotechnology, environmental management, desert and arid zone sciences, innovation and technology management, and related fields.

Teaching is in English and Arabic. Places are primarily intended for students from GCC countries.

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Key Information

Programs
Medicine Biotechnology Environmental Management Innovation & Technology Management Desert & Arid Zone Sciences
Medicine & Health Sciences
Biotechnology
Environmental Management
Innovation & Technology Management
Desert & Arid Zone Sciences
Language English, Arabic
Established 1980
University Type public
Degree Levels Master, PhD, MD

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What language are courses taught in at Arabian Gulf University?

Courses at Arabian Gulf University are taught in English, Arabic.

When was Arabian Gulf University founded?

Arabian Gulf University was founded in 1980.

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