Arabian Gulf University

Regional University

Pioneering in Medical Education and Postgraduate Studies

Graduate Admissions Now Open – Academic Year 2026/2027

Academic Chairs

Arabian Gulf University accredited by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain, and governed by Gulf Cooperative Countries

Sheikh Zayed Academic Chair

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) hosts the academic chair of His Highness the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the field of Environmental Sciences. The chair was established in the academic year 1997/1998 and was initially funded for three years. In July 2003, a cooperation agreement was signed between the university and the Zayed Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works in the United Arab Emirates

King Hamad Academic Chair

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, established a chair in his name at the Arabian Gulf University in the field of e-learning in October 2012.

Sheikh Isa Academic Chair

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) hosts the academic chair of His Highness the late Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, in the field of Technology Management, starting from the academic year 1994/95.

King Fahad Academic Chair

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) was honoured to host the chair of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the late King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the field of Health Biotechnology since 1997/98 AD, with a donation of (1,500,000) one and a half million Saudi Riyals, to spend on academic activities from the grants of the chair.

Sultan Qaboos Academic Chair

The chair was established at the Arabian Gulf University in October 1994, due to the importance of desert farming in the GCC countries, under the directives of the late Sultan Qaboos. The chair is considered the third Omani chair to be established among sixteen academic chairs in various international universities under the supervision of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science.

Sheikh Hamad Academic Chair

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) has hosted the Academic Chair of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in the field of Geographic Information Systems since 1997. The chair’s funding amounted to (5,155,630) five million one hundred and fifty-five thousand six hundred and thirty Saudi Riyals. Several professors have supervised the chair since its inception, including: Prof. Mohamed Belaid (2000 - 2012), Prof. Abdul Razzaq Bennari (2013 - 2015), Dr. Sabah Aljenaid (2016 to date).

Sheikh Jaber Academic Chair

Since 1997, the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences at Arabian Gulf University has hosted the academic chair of His Highness the late Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah, former Emir of the State of Kuwait, in the field of clinical microbiology and immunology, with a generous grant amounting to (9,375,000) nine million three hundred and seventy-five thousand Saudi Riyals.

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Colleges

The Arabian Gulf University consists of two colleges:

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES

The college follows a problem-based learning curriculum where teaching and learning are carried out through ...

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL SCIENCES

The college primarily focuses on special education training and technology as well as technical studies.

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Centers & Affiliated Entities

Simulation & Medical Skills Center
The MSSC has a fully dedicated medical director who coordinates the administrative aspects and various medical simulation activities. The director is further linked in the chain of command with the Dean of College of Medicine and Medical Science (CMMS) of the Arabian Gulf University.
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CSCTCEC
The Arab Gulf University Center for Community Service, Consultation, Training, and Continuing Education is a valuable addition to the university's existing facilities and services, allowing it to contribute to the construction, growth, and development of the region.
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Al Jawhara Center
Al-Jawhara Centre is not only a regional research spearhead, it is also a diagnostic centre providing international standard combined Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) and Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) services, a series of ultra-equipped laboratories performing hundreds of diagnosis tests, and a team of experts welcoming the most performing molecular medicine Ph.D.
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Medical University Center
The highly qualified and dynamic healthcare professionals include Western board-certified doctors and accredited members of internationally recognized medical societies and associations. Visiting doctors also bring their specialties to the medical center on a regular basis.
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UNU Water Learning Center for the Arab Region
The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) hosts the Regional Center of the United Nations-Water Learning Center (UN-WLC) for the Arab Region since 2007, which offers a Professional Diploma in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) through a partnership with the United Nations University - Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), Canada.
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Clinical Research Center
The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) has been ranked by QS World University Rankings. It is placed the university thirty first in the Arab region and 411th in the world. The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) has been ranked by QS World University Rankings. It is placed the university thirty first in the Arab region and 411th in the world.
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News

30 April, 2026

Arabian Gulf University and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Explore Ways to Deepen and Strengthen Academic Cooperation in the Medical Field

Dr. Ghazi bin Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Scientific Research at the Arabian Gulf University, received Professor Cathal J. Kelly, Vice President of the University and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Dublin), and Professor Samir Atoum, President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland at the university’s headquarters in Manama to discuss ways to deepen and strengthen joint strategic cooperation and develop plans for the exchange of expertise and scientific research.

27 April, 2026

President of Arabian Gulf University Inspects In-Person Final Exams for the Second Consecutive Day

His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of Arabian Gulf University, inspected the in-person final written exams held by the university’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences for the second consecutive day. The exams were taken by 84 sixth year and final-year students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program.