Manama: The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) will continue accepting applications for its bachelor's programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year until August 31. Dr. Haifaa Khalaf, Head of the BIBF Centre for Academic Studies, encouraged students and parents to explore the available programmes and complete their applications before admissions close.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the programmes allow students to earn internationally recognised UK degrees while studying in Bahrain through BIBF's academic partnerships with Bangor University and the University of London, without the need to travel abroad. The bachelor's degrees offered in partnership with Bangor University include Banking with Financial Technology, Banking and Finance, and Accounting and Finance. BIBF also offers the Economics and Management and Data Science and Business Analytics degrees from the University of London, with academic direction from the London School of Economics (LSE). Additionally, the International Foundation Programme prepares school graduates for bachelor's studies.
Dr. Khalaf remarked that the programmes provide students with the opportunity to earn a recognised UK degree while studying in Bahrain. She highlighted that students also benefit from BIBF's strong links with the financial and business sectors, which offer opportunities for internships and practical experience with established organisations. Such practical experience helps students understand the workplace, apply what they learn, and develop the professional skills they need to begin their careers after graduation. She noted that BIBF graduates continue to record strong employment outcomes, reflecting the relevance of the academic programmes to labour market needs and the role of applied learning and practical experience in preparing students for employment.
BIBF is offering a 10% tuition fee waiver for eligible students joining the International Foundation Programme, as well as a tuition fee reduction of up to 37.5% for first-year students on the BSc Economics and Management programme. Dr. Khalaf stated that the academic programmes are recognised by Bahrain's Higher Education Council and support national efforts to expand access to quality higher education and prepare Bahraini talent for careers across the financial, economic, and technology sectors. Applications must be submitted by August 31 through www.bibf.com/academics. For further information, students and parents can contact the Admissions and Registration team at [email protected] or call 17815555.