University of Bahrain - Fundamental Aims

Fundamental Aims

The University of Bahrain, in accordance with its by-laws and in line with the decisions of its Board of Trustees, aims at carrying out activities concerned with higher education and scientific research in its colleges, institutions, research centers and its units to disseminate, develop and preserve knowledge and making it accessible to members of society through:

  • Fostering artistic talents and encouraging scholarship through teaching and research.
  • Providing the country with professionals, technocrats and experts in a variety of fields.
  • Nurturing individuals and inculcating both Islamic values and Arab heritage. Such individuals can then participate effectively in the development of their own country and the Arab and Moslem world at large.
  • Carrying out and promoting scientific research in addition to encouraging independent thinking and personal initiative on the part of students.
  • Preserving and spreading Arab and Islamic culture, as well as developing an interest in national and universal culture.
  • Developing technology and harnessing it to the service of society.
  • Cementing cultural and educational ties with other universities.
  • Organizing social services, including non-credit and non-degree educational programs.
  • Encouraging students to take part in public service outside the University.

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