FAQ

Refer to the ‘Contact Us’ page on the website.

Latest news, press releases and success stories can be found in the news section.

All information regarding the various programmes the Polytechnic offers can be found in the programmes page.

Our Vision

Bahrain Polytechnic to be a world class provider of applied higher education.

Our Mission

Bahrain Polytechnic produces professional and enterprising graduates with the 21st Century skills necessary for the needs of the community locally, regionally and internationally.

Our Values

Excellence. Learning. Innovation.

All of the Polytechnic’s events can be found in the events page.

Fill in the Alumni application form on the Alumni page.

You can access your Polytechnic email from home through Outlook as usual.

You may have to enter your credentials in the login box (Domain/username): e.g. polytechnic/Kubra.Alaradi

The password is the same as you use to login at the Polytechnic.

The applicant from inside or outside the Kingdom of Bahrain must access Bahrain Polytechnic’s website, submit an online application, pay the application fee of 20 Bahraini Dinars, which is (non-refundable & non-transferable), and choose a date for the admission Entry test.

See how to apply for more information.

See Entry Tests for more information on the tests and interviews.

Please visit the Entry requirement page  for more information.

All information regarding the various programmes the Polytechnic offers can be found in the programmes page.

The application fee for the admission application is 20 Bahraini Dinars (non-refundable & non-transferable) payment is made via the website.

The applicant must submit the online application during the period announced on the website.

The applicant must attach a copy of a valid passport or/and a valid identity card. It is optional to attach the transcript for 5 semesters. The rest of the documents will be requested if the applicant is accepted.

• All applicants must submit general Entry tests in English and Mathematics.
• The test date and time are chosen from the applicant after paying their admission application.
• The tests take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to complete (including instructions).

For more information, visit the Entry Tests page.

Applicants from all high school streams can choose one of the offered academic programmes they want to enrol in.

Admission results are announced on the Polytechnic website as per the admission timeline. An email will be sent to all applicants about the decision.

The current tuition fees for a full-time student (60 credits) per semester are:

• Bahraini students: BHD 120 (BHD 2 per credit)
• Non-Bahraini students: BHD 2520 (BHD 42 per credit)
• Students are required to purchase their own books.
• For purposes of fee payment: A non-Bahraini citizen with a Bahraini Mother or which is married to a Bahraini husband will be considered Bahraini.All information regarding student fees, scholarships and financial aid can be found here.

English is the main language of communication at Bahrain Polytechnic for learning, and is used in the classroom and most study materials. All applicants must complete general Entry Tests in the English language. See Entry Tests for more information on the tests.

All applicants must submit general Entry Tests in English and Mathematics. An applicant with an IELTS or TOEFL certificate (issuance period of no more than two years) can apply for Credit Recognition after confirming their admission to the Polytechnic.
The policies are applied according to the terms of Credit Recognition, and there is no guarantee that courses will be equivalent.

All applications are treated the same, regardless of when the application is submitted.

All high school graduates or its equivalent in previous years can apply for admission to the Polytechnic.

Click here for more information about the transfer from other universities/ higher education institutions to Bahrain Polytechnic.

English is the language used for teaching and presenting educational materials at the Polytechnic.

Scholarship applicants must apply for admission during the application period and take the Entry tests. There are no guarantees that applicants who have a scholarship will be accepted to study at Bahrain Polytechnic if the application and admission requirements are not met.

All information regarding student fees, scholarships and financial aid can be found here.

Students accepting an offer of place must attend in the semester they are accepted. There is no deferment.

Accepted students must complete the confirmation procedures and admission requirements as mentioned in the acceptance offer. In the event of non-completion within the period mentioned in the offer of acceptance, the offer will be withdrawn, and the enrolment at Bahrain Polytechnic will be cancelled.

The confirmation fee is BHD 120 (non-refundable & non-transferable) covers first-semester tuition.

Please visit the Academic Calendar page for more information.

You can contact the Admission Department through the following channels:

• Phone: +97317897083 – +97317897085
• Fax: +973 1789 7009
• Email: Admissions@polytechnic.bh
• Website: www.polytechnic.bh

You can also visit the team in the Polytechnics campus, Building 8. Our working hours are from Sunday to Thursday (from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Self Service Banner (SSB) is the Student Management system where you can view your profile, timetable, assessments, and attendance. Self Service Banner is also linked with Moodle, where you can view learning material and submit assignments.

You can log into SSB from any Bahrain Polytechnic Lab or from your home PC through Bahrain Polytechnic Website to access timetables and class lists.

There are two full time semesters (Semester 1 from September to February, and Semester 2 from March to July), and we offer some summer courses. See the Academic Calendar for details.

For our current degrees, students require 480 credits to complete. This normally takes 8 semesters or 4 years of full-time study.

Students who are full-time should enroll into 60 credits per semester. Students who are part-time should enrol into 30 credits per semester.

Based on the Royal Decree No.65, issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in 2008, Bahrain Polytechnic has the right to award degrees that are recognized locally and regionally.

Furthermore, Bahrain Polytechnic issues certificates to graduates that are recognized locally and regionally.

Many of Bahrain Polytechnic graduates have pursued further education (i.e. Masters) and were accepted in internationally recognized and top ranked higher education institutes.

There are no formal affiliations yet with Gulf region institutions.

Bahrain Polytechnic does not currently provide transport services for students.

ID number is automatically generated for the students when they apply to Bahrain Polytechnic. The ID consists of the academic year code, and the student’s enrolment number.

2011          Academic Year              

00320      Enrolment Number

Security issues ID cards to students. The card shows the students name, photo, and ID number. It serves as an identity card, so students can identify themselves as Bahrain Polytechnic students. It is also your library card that allows you to access facilities on campus.

Students must carry and display (show) their ID card at all times when on campus. Staff and visitors must also wear their ID.

Only registered students who can show an ID card will be allowed on campus.

Be sure to always keep it safe when you are on or off campus.

If your card has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you must replace it as soon as possible.

• Fill in an ID Replacement Form (available at Security office in H26).
• Pay the BHD 15 fine at the Finance department (Building 11).
• Submit the stamped form to Security in H26. Your card will be printed on the same day where possible.
• Collect your card and wear it!

You can show your CPR card to Security at the entry checkpoint to gain access for a day, but you must find or replace your ID.

Students register online through SSB before the beginning of each semester. During the first week of classes, you can change (add or drop) online, subject to class availability (space in the class).

You can see your timetable on SSB.

Students can change their programme of study by filling a Programme Transfer form (available at the Student Information Centre) during the specific period announced by Registry.

Students can take Leave of Absence (LA) (drop classes) for a maximum of 2 continuous semesters. If you want to take LA or want to officially withdraw from Bahrain Polytechnic, you must fill out a Withdrawal/ Leave of Absence form (available on the website and at the Student information Centre) and follow all the instructions on the form.

Your status and grades will be assigned depending on when the form is completed and submitted to the Student Information Centre, e.g. a W grade will be assigned in the student transcript if the student applies to take leave of absence or withdrawal before the approved closing date, which is no more than 30 days after the end of the second week of the semester. A WF grade will be assigned in the student transcript after that day.

Attendance is required for all classes. Attendance is important as classroom activities are designed to develop a range of effective skills that are required by employers. Attendance and punctuality are highly desirable employability skills. Students are expected to arrive on time and participate in all activities. Tutors record attendance daily for all programmes.

Absences in excess of 20% (twenty per cent) of the total scheduled class time will result in withdrawal from the course with a fail grade WA for not meeting Bahrain Polytechnic attendance requirements. There have been a number of changes to attendance procedure. From Semester 1, 2013-14, there will be no exemptions or appeals for attendance, and it is the students’ responsibility to check their attendance on SSB. See the Attendance Procedure on Moodle for details.

Working students and students with on-going medical conditions MUST declare their circumstances upon joining the Polytechnic and before each semester starts, or as soon as their circumstances change, to be considered for early registration.

Tutors record attendance for each session daily. The session will be 1 or more hours. If you change a room, the attendance will be taken again. Students will be marked one of the following:

• PR – Present
• AB – Absent
• L1 – Late less than 10 minutes (counts as present)
• L2 – Late more than 10 minutes (counts as a 0.5 absence)
• LV – Left early (counts as a 0.5 absence)
• CC Class cancelled (session not counted)

Your attendance rate is calculated by the number of sessions absent divided by the total scheduled sessions for the course.

Example for a course which has 45 scheduled sessions for the semester.

• Day 1 1 session (2 hrs) = AB = 1 absence
• Day 10 1 session (2 hrs) = AB = 1 absence
• Day 25 1 session (1 hrs) = AB = 1 absence
• Day 28 1 session (1 hrs) = L2 = 0.5 absence as first occurrence
• Day 30 1 session (2 hrs) = L2 = 0.5 absence as second occurrence

% absences = 4 absences/45 sessions = 8.8%

It is your responsibility to check your attendance on SSB!

The attendance requirement is set at 80%. The 20% absence allows for occasional sickness and other absences during the semester.

See your tutor and discuss this with them. Your tutor can change any incorrect entries in Self Service BANNER throughout the semester unless you have exceeded 20% and been assigned a WA grade. It is your responsibility to check your attendance on SSB regularly!

When 20% absences are exceeded the student will automatically be withdrawn from the course. You will receive an email from Registry informing that you have been withdrawn from the course with fail grade WA due to not meeting the attendance requirements.

Students have NO right to appeal this decision, but they can apply for a change of WA grade to a W, or – IF it is the end of the semester and all assessments are completed when >20% absences occurred- a change to the final grade may be considered. When applying, the student must provide evidence of exceptional circumstances with their application. Three quarters of the absences must be due to the exceptional circumstances as shown with the evidence.

Examples of exceptional circumstances are:

• hospitalization for a serious illness;
• being involved in a serious accident resulting in an injury;
• having a baby and requesting maternity leave;
• suffering from a serious medical condition; or
• any other circumstance of a similarly serious magnitude.

Evidence of exceptional circumstances to be submitted with the application includes:

• an official medical report; or
• an official hospital report; or
• an official accident report.
• Medical certificates for one or two days are NOT acceptable evidence of exceptional circumstances!

Student will be notified by Registry.

The student must present an excuse letter with evidence, e.g. medical report to the tutor, who will submit it to the Programme Manager and the Dean for approval. If it is approved, the student will re-sit the test before the next semester begins. If no excuse was presented or not approved, the student will get grade F in the assignment/test and/ or course.

All marks and final grades are posted online on Self Service Banner. They are provisional (not final) until approved by Academic Board – see the calendar for dates of the release of final grades.

If you think a mark or grade is wrong, you can ask for an assessment and/or final grade in a course to be re-checked. A request for review must be made using the form: Student Request for Review of Mark/Grade (Form F/A/AB/005.2) and must be submitted within 4 working days of the date of return of assessment or when the Results Notice is posted.

Students have the right to appeal academic decisions made by Faculty members, administrators or committees. Appeals must be made using the correct Appeal Form, and there is an appeal fee. The Form, evidence and receipt must be received by the Student Information Centre within 4 working days of the original decision notification.

Yes, with a permission of your Head of School or Dean, you can repeat any passed course. Your transcript will show both attempts at the course and both grades will be calculated on the Grade Point Average (GPA). No additional credits will be generated toward the award if a unit that has been passed previously is repeated.

Students are allowed to repeat the failed course once (without special permission).

A Student who has failed the same course twice will be excluded from a third enrolment in that course(s). To repeat for the third time, the student MUST apply in writing to Programme Committee for approval to repeat the course . The letter must be submitted to the Registry Student Information Centre by the published date, together with the fee specified, if any. In the letter, the student needs to show that there is a reasonable chance of success in subsequent study. Conditions may be applied if the application for a third enrolment is successful.

At the end of each semester, each student’s overall record is checked to see if they are in Good Standing and making satisfactory progress toward their programme of study. This review is to make sure that students are made aware of any academic problems. The Programme Managers will then counsel the student and/or apply any academic penalties that are necessary (e.g. academic warning, suspension).

You can see your academic standing on SSB>Student Records>Academic Transcrip

General information on your Academic Standing

Students can apply for credit recognition and exemption from course and or programme requirements using form A-AB-012/1. You must submit an official transcript in English, course descriptions or course syllabi with your application to assist us in determining the proper equivalent courses.

Bahrain Polytechnic Grade Point Values and the Grade Point Average (GPA) is given on a scale from 0.00 to 4.00 (previously a 0.00 to 9.00 scale was used, September 2008 to May 2012).

Achievement Based Assessment Grades

Competency Based Assessment Grades (Calculated in GPA)

Competency Based Assessment Grades ( Not calculated in GPA) 

Administrative and Other Grades

Note: All courses from the Foundation Programme AP301 and CR* – Credit recognition for prior studies are not calculated in GPA (NCGPA = Not calculated in GPA). The Grade Point Average (GPA) is given on a scale from 0.00 to 4.00. Your Semester GPA is calculated each semester by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total credits attempted.

Please refer to the Policy RESULTS AND REPORTING A/AB/017 for details. All Policies can be found on Moodle.

You can pay the fees only by debt or credit card at the Finance department (Building 11-114) or online through Self Service Banner (SSB). Tuition fees must be paid during the registration period as per the Academic Calendar.

Bahrain Polytechnic is committed to providing a safe campus for all. We have strict security procedures that include the following:

• Vehicles will be checked at the main entry gate. Some vehicles will be selected for random search/inspections. Please check your car before coming to Polytechnic and remove any items that are not required for the car or your study.
• All students will be checked through the two pedestrian kiosks adjacent to the student car park (one lane for Polytechnic students and the other lane for UoB students at each kiosk).
• Metal detector scanning and bag searches will be conducted at the pedestrian entrances (kiosk).
• Your ID must be visible at all times on the campus.
• In the unlikely event there are any problems on campus, you must follow instructions from Security and staff.

Note: At times, the security checks can cause delays to students and staff entering the Polytechnic. Please arrive early and remember that we are doing it all for everyone’s safety.

Please dress in a professional manner.

Bahrain Polytechnic assigns a mentor to every student. You must see or contact your mentor 2 or 3 times every semester.

Please contact the Student Affairs manager if you have any questions about your mentor.

The Bahrain Polytechnic supports students with permanent or temporary physical disabilities. More information can be found here.

The Registry and Information Centre can issue the following documents and letters on request to assist students and graduates apply for jobs:

Students: Official transcript; Enrolment letter and /or an Expected to Graduate letter for students in their final semester of study.

Graduates: Graduation Statement letter (issued after completing clearance processes), an Official transcript.

The official graduation certificates (Arabic and English) are issued after the annual Graduation Ceremony. In accordance with Royal Decree No.65 for the year 2008, the Polytechnic is a Governmental Higher Education Institution and the Board of Trustees have the right to approve and grant certificates and qualifications in the disciplines taught at the Polytechnic. The Bahrain Polytechnic Board of Trustees awarding of graduates is sufficient approval and no further accreditation is required.

Special letters can be issued on request. On written request, the Registrar can also send emails or letters to support applications to overseas Universities. All application details must be provided by the student or graduate.

You can find more information on our Official Documentation page or from the Registry and Information Centre staff.

Details of the programmes and awards offered at Bahrain Polytechnic are available on the website. Please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar or the Registry team if you have any enquiries.

The Polytechnic LLC is located on the second floor of building 19 in campus A and on the second floor of building 20 in campus B.

The LLC opening hours are from 7.30am to 6pm Sunday through Thursday.

Borrowing rules, fines and renewal information can be found here.

Yes, there are.  If is an item is overdue, you are required to pay 100 fils per book per day (not exceeding BD9).  If you lose a book, you are required to pay BD5 plus the original cost of the book OR buy the book (same or new edition) without paying BD5.

Check Borrowing rules, fines and renewals here.

The best way to do this is by visiting Learning Support Services in building 19, room 201.

Alternatively, you can email the Library Learning Centre.

learning support specialist support students with learning differences such as students with learning difficulties & sensory impairments by assessing their abilities & needs and request the assessment accommodations accordingly.

Each session is approximately one hour in duration.

You need to bring a notebook and a pen or pencil.

Resources at the LLC include databases, electronic journals, books, e-books, DVDs, reference collection and magazines.

You can access the electronic resources via the search function on the LLC homepage of the Polytechnic website or by logging into the databases individually using the unique usernames and passwords.

This information is available for current students and staff, and can be requested through the Library Learning Centre email.

Yes, they are. They can be accessed via the search function on the LLC page of the Polytechnic website.

You can create your own eBook central account by using Bahrain polytechnic email.

You can visit the Information Desk at the LLC and a staff member will assist you.

You can do this by visiting our Library website and by clicking “Login” in the right hand corner of the screen.
Enter your polytechnic user name and password and then click on “Submit.”

There are a couple of ways to borrow a book:

1. You may use the self-service check-in/out desk located beside the Information Desk. Follow the instructions on display.
2. Alternatively, you can check an item out at the Information Desk, where a member of staff will assist you. Remember to bring your ID card.

The Academic Skills Centre is located in Building 19 Campus A, Ground Floor.

The Academic Skills Centre provides the below support services:

• Presentation and Communication Skills
• Research and Critical Thinking Skills
• Report and Reflection Writing
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Self-Management Skills
• Math
• English
• IT
• National Requirement Courses

No. The Center provides support to all students with different academic levels and standings.

You must cancel an appointment if you are not able to attend. If you were not able to attend on two occasions you will not be able to book an appointment until you have met with the Academic Skills Center Coordinator.

Only if you agreed for your information to be shared with your class tutors.

Feel free to bring to the session research, assignment description, or any work you have done so far. We strongly advise that when you book your appointment, you attach any important information or document that you think will help us have a better idea of what type of assignment or task you need help with.

You could book an appointment online via Moodle or in- person at the Center in Building 19 Campus A.  You have the option of choosing an online appointment via MS Teams or Face to Face.  To make an appointment, please click here.

Only if the student agreed to share his/her ASC information.

Bring your class on a tour to the Academic Skills Centre. We welcome such visits and can give a 10- 15-minute overview of our services and answer questions. Alternatively, you may request for the Centre Coordinator to visit your class to give your students a brief presentation on the Centre support services and explain how the booking system works. To bring your students on a tour to the Academic Skills Centre or request a class visit, please email the Academic Skills Center Coordinator mohammed.aldaylami@polytechnic.bh.

• Phone: 1789 7111
• Office: 9-02
• Email: ICT.Services@polytechnic.bh

Click here to register to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Guidelines Before you reset your password

• Password must meet complexity requirements
• Password should not contain the user’s account name or parts of the user’s full name that exceed two consecutive characters
• Password must be at least eight characters in length
• Password must contain characters from three of the following four categories:
  • English uppercase characters (A through Z)
  • English lowercase characters (a through z)
  • Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
  • Non-alphabetic characters (for example, !, $, #, %)
• Complexity requirements are enforced when passwords are changed or created.
• User cannot use the current or the two previous passwords

To reset your password  click on the link and follow the instructions.

Open the PDF for steps.