Applied Science University

What you'll study

Study focuses on developing creative thinking, design methodologies and research approaches for visual communication. Learning areas explicitly include print, multimedia, video technologies, user interfaces, animation, computer technologies and user‑behaviour analysis. The programme emphasises application of design skills to commercial markets, community needs and environmental considerations.

Entry requirements

• Secondary school certificate certified by the Bahraini Ministry of Education or equivalent with a minimum grade of 60%.
• Applicants with below 60% may qualify if they are national athletes/artists representing Bahrain, or have at least one year of relevant work experience after secondary school; the University Council may also approve other cases. Admissions under the work‑experience route are limited to no more than 20% of programme admissions.
• All applicants must pass an interview and an assessment test administered by the department.
• All admitted students take a mandatory English placement test. Students scoring 0–40 must take ENG 099. Students scoring IELTS ≥5 or TOEFL ≥450 are exempt from ENG 099.

Career prospects

The programme lists practical career pathways that reflect its curricular emphasis on print and digital media. Typical roles identified include:

• Graphic Designer
• Smart Application Interface Designer
• Advertising Designer
• Digital Illustrator
• Visual Identity Designer
• Social Media Content Designer
• Video & Visual Effects Designer
• Print Designer
• Art Director
• Game & Animation Designer

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Estimated tuition is presented per credit hour and per semester; the programme page notes partial Academic Excellence Scholarships available for the first semester only: 30% for high school averages 95–100% and 15% for averages 90–94.9%. Tuition is charged per credit hour (92.7 BD per credit hour stated) and semesters are billed in instalments; summer enrolment is optional and charged at the same per‑credit rate. For full fee, refund and collection details the programme references the university’s official policy documents.