Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates: October 2026, January 2027, April 2027 (application deadline not specified)
Overview
We are glad that this gives students the ability to study and research for a UK degree, while based in Bahrain and proud of the success of the graduates from the PhD without residence - Ahlia programme from Brunel University of London.
Key facts
- Unrivalled opportunity of a PhD from a prestigious UK university
- Full support and excellent facilities provided by Ahlia University Bahrain
- Exceptional chance to work alongside top computing, business and management researchers
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Modelling and Simulation
- Circular Food Forum
- Accounting and Auditing
- Human Resource Management
- Intelligent Data Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90 (or 5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 CEFR-aligned score)
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 46,499 AUD / year (approx. 24,795 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,823 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,132-4,045 AUD / month

