Admission Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be successfully admitted into a programme of study at Royal University for Women, kindly adhere to the below admission requirements including the necessary attestations.
General entry requirements for Undergraduate Studies
Show evidence of having successfully completed Secondary Education or its equivalent in the Kingdom of Bahrain or overseas, attested by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain (MoE).
Show evidence of a minimum level of English Language Proficiency, the following are examples of internationally accredited tests of English Language with the corresponding levels of proficiency required by RUW:
· IELTS overall band score of 5.5, or
· TOEFL: paper-based 513; or Computer-based 183; or Internet-based 65, or
· RUW English Placement Test overall band score of 5.5
If the applicant fails to successfully provide the above, then she would be required to enroll on the RUW Orientation programme (English for Academic Success) before being able to join her chosen major. Some programmes may also require applicants to take an interview and/or submit additional documentation or portfolios.
· Applicants to the Business programmes in the College of Business & Law (CBL) require Mathematics proficiency where applicants should have a minimum average score of 60% in mathematics subjects in grade 12.
· Students who do not satisfy this criterion are required to take a compulsory LAR course in Mathematics during the first semester in the college.
· Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Interactive Technology programme should come from the science track in high school, with a minimum average score of 60% in mathematics in high school (grade 12).
· Students who do not satisfy this criterion are required to take a compulsory LAR course in mathematics during the first semester in the college.
· Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Information technology should come from the science track in high school, with a minimum average score of 60% in mathematics subject in high school (grade 12).
· Students who do not satisfy this criterion are required to take a compulsory LAR course in mathematics during the first semester in the college.
· Applicants to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture should come from a Science track in High School and should have a minimum average score of 60% in Mathematics and Physics subjects in High school.
· Students who do not satisfy this criteria are required to take a compulsory LAR course in Mathematics in Semester 1.
· Applicants to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture from Humanity or other tracks in High School will be required to take a compulsory LAR Course in Mathematics that will be delivered during semester 1.
· All documents included with an application for admission become the property of RUW and are retained in the students’ file until graduation.
Student general entry requirements for College of Art and Design Postgraduate Studies;
Ø Degree requirement:
· Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 or 70% or equivalent qualifications with good academic standing in the same specialized field or other areas related to the current programme of studies.
· In case applicants are from specializations other than the Art and Design fields and have not done so, they must successfully complete two pre-requisite or equivalent courses. These are offered as Foundation courses before the applicant enrolls in the master’s Programme. Two pre-requisite Foundation (PMAD) courses are required for the enrolment to master’s programme in Design Management (PMAD 501 - History and Theory of Art & Design, PMAD 502 - Media & Culture of Art & Design)
· Applicable, applicants’ work experience may be taken into consideration in assessing admission to the program. In this case, the applicant should be interviewed by the department to evaluate his/her past work experience and its reference to the content of study. These students, upon admission, will also be required to take the PMAD courses mentioned above.
· Applicants are required to come for an interview with a portfolio of their artwork.
Ø CGPA requirement:
· Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 or 70% or equivalent may have to complete prerequisite courses assigned by the relevant department.
· If applicant has a bachelor’s degree with less than 2.3 or 70% or equivalent, they will have to complete the pre-requisite courses decided by the College.
Ø Language requirements:
Applicants must show evidence of a minimum level of English language proficiency in line with internationally accredited tests of English language with the corresponding levels of proficiency required by RUW.
· IELTS overall band score of 6.0, or
· TOEFL: Paper-based 550, or Computer-based 210, or Internet-based 78, or
· RUW English Placement Test over all band score of 6.0
The applicant who has less than these English test scores may have to complete a foundation English course.
Student general entry requirements for Master of Design Management;
· Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 or 70% or equivalent with good academic standing in one of the following areas of specialization: Design (Interior, Graphic and Fashion, and others), Applied Arts, Fine Arts, and Architecture. In addition, other areas related to the specializations mentioned above such as Information Technology, Management and the different engineering specializations, and others can also be considered for admission.
· The applicant who has a bachelor degree in a relevant field with less than 2.3 or 70% or equivalentmay have to complete the pre- requisite courses decided by the College
· In case applicants are from specializations other than the Art and Design fields and have not done so, they must successfully complete two pre-requisite or equivalent courses. These are offered as Foundation courses before the applicant enrolls in the Masters Programme. Two pre-requisite Foundation (PMAD) courses are required for the enrolment to Masters programme in Design Management, they are:
i.PMAD 501 History and Theory of Art & Design
ii.PMAD 502 Media & Culture of Art & Design.
· Applicable, applicants’ work experience may be taken into consideration in assessing admission to the program. In this case, the applicant should be interviewed by the department to evaluate his/her past work experience and its reference to the content of study. These students, upon admission,may be required to take the PMAD courses mentioned above.
· Applicants must show evidence of a minimum level of English language proficiency in line with internationally accredited tests of English language with the corresponding levels of proficiency required by RUW.
i.IELTS overall band score of 6.0, or
ii.TOEFL: Paper-based 550, or Computer-based 210, or Internet-based 78, or
iii.RUW English Placement Test over all band score of 6.0
· If applicant does not show evidence of sufficient English skills, they will be required to take a Foundation English course offered at RUW as follows:
o Students with IELTS overall band score between 5 and 5.5 will be required to take PMAD 504 - English Composition.
o Students with IELTS overall band score below 5 will be required to take two courses: PMAD 500 - English for Academic Purposes and PMAD 504 - English Composition.
o Students with IELTS overall band score of 4 or below will be required to take two courses as above (PMAD 500 and PMAD 504) and along with that they are advised to take advance English courses outside the university or join English for Academic Success Programme Level 2 (EAS 2) for enhancing their English skills.
· Applicants are required to come for an interview with a portfolio of their artwork.
Student general entry requirements for Master of Fine Arts in Drawing & Painting
College of Art & Design: Master of Fine Arts in Drawing & Painting
Ø Degree requirement:
· Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 or 70% or equivalent in one of the following areas of specialization: Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Design, or equivalent qualifications with good academic standing. Other areas related to the specializations mentioned above can also be considered for admission. Talented applicants from other specializations in graduation may be accepted upon a portfolio review and may have to take two pre-requisite Foundation (PMAD) courses as decided by the college.
These pre-requisite courses are:
o PMAD 501 History and Theory of Art & Design
- PMAD 503 Drawing & Painting: Material & Techniques.
· If applicant does not show evidence of sufficient English skills, they will be required to take a Foundation English course offered at RUW (PMAD 500- English)
· Applicants are required to come for an interview with a portfolio of their artwork.
Ø CGPA requirement:
· Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 or 70% or equivalent.
· If an applicant has a bachelor’s degree with a GPA less than 2.3 or 70% or equivalent, they will have to complete the pre- requisite courses decided by the college.
Ø Language requirements:
Applicants must show evidence of a minimum level of English language proficiency in line with internationally accredited tests of English language with the corresponding levels of proficiency required by RUW.
- IELTS overall band score of 6.0, or
- TOEFL: Paper-based 550, or Computer-based 210, or Internet-based 78, or
- RUW English Placement Test over all band score of 6.0
· If applicant does not show evidence of sufficient English skills, they will be required to take a Foundation English course offered at RUW as follows:
o PMAD 500 English
o Students with IELTS overall band score between 5 and 5.5 will be required to take PMAD 504 - English Composition.
· Students with IELTS overall band score below 5 will be required to take two courses: PMAD 500 - English for Academic Purposes and PMAD 504 - English Composition.
· Students with IELTS overall band score of 4 or below will be required to take two courses as above (PMAD 500 and PMAD 504) and along with that they are advised to take advance English courses outside the university or join English for Academic Success Programme Level 2 (EAS 2) for enhancing their English skills.
Student general entry requirements for Master of Business Administration.
College of Business & Law: Master of Business Administration
Ø Degree requirement:
· Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any business and management related discipline.
· Applicants with a university degree in a discipline outside of business and management may be accepted to register to the programme, based on an evaluation of their past work experience and its reference to the content of the programme and the successful completion of assigned prerequisite courses.
· All applicants must pass an interview, where necessary prerequisites may be assigned.
Ø CGPA requirement:
· Applicants should have a CGPA ≥ 2.5 or its equivalent. Applicants with a CGPA lower than 2.5 and higher than 2.0 can be registered, subject to passing the interview and the successful completion of assigned prerequisite courses.
Ø Language Requirement:
· Applicants should have a satisfactory level of English proficiency, which is defined as follow: IELTS score of 6.0, TOEFL Paper based 550, Computer based 210; Internet based 78; or an equivalent score in the RUW English language test.
· If applicants do not fulfill the required level of English proficiency, they will be required to take the following English Foundation courses offered at RUW as follows:
For IELTS overall band score between 5 and 5.5:
→ EPM 501- English Composition.
For IELTS overall band score below 5:
→ EPM 500 - English for Academic Purposes
→ EPM 501 - English Composition.
For IELTS overall band score of 4 or below: →EPM 500 - English for Academic Purposes
→ EPM 501 - English Composition.
→ plus, advance English courses outside the university or English for Academic Success Programme Level 2 (EAS 2).
College of Business & Law: Master of International Business Law LLM – In partnership with University of Liverpool
Candidates for admission to the LL.M Programme will have an upper second class (or equivalent) first degree in Law (i.e. average marks of 60% or above, or the equivalent in foreign qualifications). Candidates who have a lower second class honours degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates whose first degree is in a discipline other than Law may be admitted at the discretion of the Programme Director, e.g. if they have relevant work experience (relevant work experience might include work in the legal or corporate sectors) or a degree in a relevant discipline (such as business, economics, political science, history, criminology, sociology, international relations etc).
In addition, candidates whose first language is not English are required to pass an approved English language test to the required standard (e.g. IELTS band 6.5, with no component less than 6.0)*. This requirement is generally waived if the candidate’s first degree and/or secondary education was obtained at an institution using English as the language of instruction.
* If the academic requirements have been met, but not the language requirements, students can complete a pre-sessional English Language course at the University of Liverpool or RUW.
Application requirements for Undergraduate Studies
· 4 passport sized photographs
· Copy of passport valid
· Copy of government ID valid
· Original High School Statement of Graduation * ratified
· Original High School Transcript (Grades 10, 11, 12) * ratified
· Original Equivalency Letter (Private Schools Students only)
· Evidence of English Proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL) if any
Ratified in case of international students by:
· Issued country Ministry of Foreign Affairs
· Issued country Embassy in Bahrain
· Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Application requirements for Postgraduate Studies
· 4 passport sized photographs
· Copy of passport valid
· Copy of government ID valid
· Original Bachelor Certificate * ratified
· Original Bachelor Transcript * ratified
· Original High School Statement of Graduation* ratified
· Original High School Transcript (Grades 10, 11, 12) * ratified
· Original Equivalency Letter (Private Schools Students only)
· Evidence of English Proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL) if any
· Recommendation Letters (2 or more)
· CV
· Employment Certificate
Ratified in case of international students by:
· Issued country Ministry of Foreign Affairs
· Issued country Embassy in Bahrain
· Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Attestations Process
Local applicants must show evidence of having successfully completed Secondary Education or its equivalent in the Kingdom of Bahrain or overseas, attested by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain (MoE). International applicants must obtain a number of attestations on all official documents before or during the process of applying at RUW. Attestations are mandatory as they are required by the Higher Education Council of the Ministry of Education in Bahrain. Government and private high schools of other countries should have their original high school certificates stamped by the following:
For GCC schools
· High School
· Ministry of Education of the issuing country
· Embassy of issuing country in Bahrain
· Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain
For non GCC schools
· High School
· Ministry of Education of the issuing country
· Bahrain embassy in that country
· Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that country
· Embassy of issuing country in Bahrain
· Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain
Transfer Students
For information on transferring to RUW from another university, please see the Transfer Studentssection.
Application Process
If an applicant meets all the above concerned criteria, you are welcome to begin the Application Process wherein you must supply the necessary documentation as well.
Some programmes may also require applicants to take an interview and/or submit additional documentation or portfolios.
All documents included with an application for admission become the property of RUW and are retained in the students’ file until graduation.
Contact Information
For any further information or assistance please contact the Admissions Office on.
Office Number +973 17 764444 ext. 419 / 433
Or Email: admit@ruw.edu.bh
Working hours are Sunday – Thursday, 08:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
