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The Royal University for Women (RUW) is the first private, purpose-built, International University in the Kingdom of Bahrain dedicated solely to educating women. RUW provides a comfortable environment in which to create leaders, develop vibrant personalities, dynamic decision makers, independent thinkers and community-conscious individuals. Our main focus is on academic excellence and personal development.RUW's initial degree programmes were designed in collaboration with two reputed universities, McGill University in Canada and Middlesex University in the U.K.RUW’s commitment to Quality is evidenced in the important milestone achieved recently by the Faculty of Business and Financial Sciences in its Programme Review. This review was carried out by the Higher Education Review Unit of the Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (HERU-QAAET). The FBFS was awarded a “Confidence” rating which is the highest rating possible to achieve in a Programme Review in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are proud and honored to receive the approval from HEC for establishing the Faculty of Law and two Postgraduate programmes in Faculty of Arts & Design i.e. Master of Design Management and Master of Fine Art in Drawing and Painting, along with the existing faculties and programmes.
About Royal University for Women
The Royal University for Women (RUW) is the first private, purpose-built, International University in the Kingdom of Bahrain dedicated solely to educating women. RUW provides a comfortable environment in which to create leaders, develop vibrant personalities, dynamic decision makers, independent thinkers and community-conscious individuals. Our main focus is on academic excellence and personal development.RUW's initial degree programmes were designed in collaboration with two reputed universities, McGill University in Canada and Middlesex University in the U.K.RUW’s commitment to Quality is evidenced in the important milestone achieved recently by the Faculty of Business and Financial Sciences in its Programme Review. This review was carried out by the Higher Education Review Unit of the Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (HERU-QAAET). The FBFS was awarded a “Confidence” rating which is the highest rating possible to achieve in a Programme Review in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are proud and honored to receive the approval from HEC for establishing the Faculty of Law and two Postgraduate programmes in Faculty of Arts & Design i.e. Master of Design Management and Master of Fine Art in Drawing and Painting, along with the existing faculties and programmes.
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Royal University for Women is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in Riffa, Bahrain. It is ranked #201-250 in Arab Region Rankings 2025.
Royal University for Women
Royal University for Women, Riffa Bahrain
# 201-250Arab Region Rankings
14Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
About Royal University for Women
About Royal University for Women
Available programmes
Arts and Humanities (3)
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
Master of Fine Art in Drawing & Painting
Master of Fine Art in Drawing & Painting
Business and Management (3)
Bachelor of Business in Banking & Finance
Bachelor of Business in Banking & Finance
Bachelor of Business in Human Resources
Bachelor of Business in Human Resources
Bachelor of Business in International Business
Bachelor of Business in International Business
Bachelor of Business in Marketing
Bachelor of Business in Marketing
LAW
LAW
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Engineering and Technology (3)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECHTURE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECHTURE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Arts and Humanities (1)
Master of Design Management
Master of Design Management
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Rankings & Ratings
Royal University for Women is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in Riffa, Bahrain. It is ranked #201-250 in Arab Region Rankings 2025.
Arab Region Rankings
Arab Region Rankings
Arab Region Rankings
Arab Region Rankings
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