Verifying Bahraini University Degrees: HEC and BQA Guide

Bahrain's higher education system

Bahrain's higher education is regulated by the Higher Education Council (HEC), with quality assurance by the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA). The University of Bahrain is the main public university. Bahrain has approximately 20 higher education institutions, including several international university branches.

Verification process

1. Check HEC licensing — Verify the institution is licensed by HEC. VerifyED includes licensed Bahraini institutions.
2. BQA review status — Check if the institution has undergone BQA quality review.
3. Contact the institution — Bahraini universities maintain registrar offices.
4. Document attestation — MOHE provides credential attestation for international use.

Key considerations

• University of Bahrain — The largest public university, established in 1986.
• Arabian Gulf University — A GCC-funded institution serving all Gulf states.
• International branches — Bahrain hosts branches of universities from the UK, US, and other countries.