Why you should choose Bahrain for a degree in accounting & finance

Sponsored by Applied Science University 

Choosing where to study accounting and finance is really about choosing the market you want to work in. Bahrain is a compact, well-connected Gulf state with a long history in banking and financial services, so you’re studying in a place where the classroom conversations spill naturally into the city around you.  

English is widely used in business, the country is welcoming to international residents, and internships often sit a short taxi ride from campus.  

For prospective students who want a practical, career-ready education in this environment, Applied Science University (ASU) in Bahrain is ranked among the world’s best universities for accounting & finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

ASU’s Department of Accounting & Finance offers targeted pathways for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

That range is helpful if you want to start at undergraduate level and keep the option open to specialise or upskill later without switching institutions.  

The department emphasises not just theory but applied practice through casework, projects, and problem-solving. This approach mirrors what junior analysts and accountants actually do on the job.  

Their undergraduate degree offers a modern syllabus: financial reporting, auditing, governance and ethics, taxation, cost and management accounting, investments, risk management, financial markets, Islamic finance, and even data analytics.  

That last bit matters, as finance roles increasingly expect comfort with spreadsheets, databases, and basic analytics, so exposure during your degree compounds your employability.  

The programme is also anchored by courses in management and economics and deliberately builds transferable skills such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking.