Manama: Dr. Haifaa Khalaf, Head of the Academic Centre at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), announced that applications are ongoing for bachelor's and master's degrees for the first semester of the 2025 - 2026 academic year, with the deadline set for Sunday, August 31. Applications can be submitted online through the Institute's website.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the academic offerings this year include the International Foundation Programme (IFP), which prepares high school graduates for a smooth transition into university life. Bachelor's degrees are available in partnership with Bangor University in Wales (UK), in the fields of Banking and Finance and Accounting and Finance. The BIBF also offers programmes with the University of London, under the academic direction of the London School of Economics (LSE), including the BSc in Economics and Management and the BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics.
At the postgraduate level, the BIBF offers a range of master's degrees in collaboration with top-tier international universities. These include an MBA, MSc in Human Resources, and MSc in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago (USA), as well as a triple-accredited MBA and MSc in Strategic FinTech from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (Scotland).
The BIBF announced partial scholarships that include a 10% tuition waiver on the International Foundation Programme for high school graduates with a GPA of 90% and above, and a 37% tuition discount for first-year students enrolled in the University of London's Economics and Management programme.
Dr. Khalaf reaffirmed BIBF's commitment to providing internationally accredited education that equips students with the knowledge and skills required for the future economy. She noted that the Institute's most recent alumni survey showed that 90% of graduates secure employment within just one year of graduation. She added that all programmes are officially accredited by the Higher Education Council in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Khalaf concluded by encouraging prospective students to complete their application through the Institute's website. For more information on available programmes and scholarships, applicants may visit www.bibf.com/academics, email the admissions team at [email protected], or call +973 1781 5555.