The University Continues Its Global Excellence and Achieves Significant Advancements in QS Subject Rankings
The University Continues Its Global Excellence and Achieves Significant Advancements in QS Subject Rankings
As part of its ongoing series of global achievements, Applied Science University has made a remarkable leap in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2025, reflecting its continuous academic development and excellence across multiple disciplines.
The university has maintained its distinguished presence in five academic fields, covering Design & Arts, Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Finance, Computer Science & Information Systems, and Social Sciences & Management.
Design & Arts
The university retained its prestigious position within the (151-200) range globally for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its continued excellence in this field. This achievement reflects the university’s dynamic academic environment, which fosters creativity and innovation.
The university offers undergraduate degree programmes in Interior Design and Graphic Design, making it the only university in the Kingdom of Bahrain to be globally ranked in this specialisation.
Business & Management Studies
The university achieved a significant advancement, moving up from the (401-450) range in 2024 to the (301-350) range in 2025. This progress highlights the university’s growing academic reputation and its impact on the employment market.
The university offers undergraduate degree programmes in Business Administration, a Dual-Degree Bachelor’s in Business Administration in partnership with London South Bank University (UK), and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) programme.
Accounting & Finance
For the first time, the university has been ranked within the (251-300) range globally in this field, underscoring its continuous efforts in curriculum development and research excellence.
The university provides undergraduate degree programmes in Accounting and in Finance & Accounting, as well as a Master’s degree in Accounting & Finance.
Computer Science & Information Systems
The university made its debut in this ranking, securing a place within the (601-650) range globally. This reflects the university’s growing influence in the technology sector through the introduction of high-quality academic programmes in Computer Science and Management Information Systems.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Computer Science, as well as an undergraduate programme in Management Information Systems.
Social Sciences & Management
The university secured the 344th position globally in this field, demonstrating its strong academic reputation and research excellence.
Academic programmes include undergraduate degrees in Law and Political Science, along with Master’s degrees in Law, Commercial Law, and Human Resource Management.
Additionally, the university offers a Dual-Degree Bachelor’s in Law in collaboration with London South Bank University.
As the highest-ranked university in the Kingdom of Bahrain in this specialisation, the university solidifies its position as a leading educational institution, producing highly qualified graduates capable of competing in the employment market.
