Higher Education Student Numbers

Official statistics from the Higher Education Council in Bahrain reveal a significant increase in the number of enrolled students during the 2025-2026 academic year, reaching a total of 60,723 students, an increase of 8,049 students or 15.3% compared to the previous year. Bahrainis make up 76.3% of the student body and constitute the majority in government institutions, which accommodate 82.5% of all students. The majority of students are enrolled in undergraduate programs, representing 85.5% of the total student population, with fields such as Business, Management, and Law leading recruitment interests at a rate of 37.2%. Most students are concentrated in the capital, which hosts seven institutions, with a total of 14 universities, where 67% of faculty members are male. These data highlight the growing demand for higher education in Bahrain, with the number of Bahraini students in the public sector remaining stable, alongside an increasing number of students from Gulf countries and beyond, reflecting a rising interest in higher education within the Kingdom.

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