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Our Achievements and awards

AGU has established a distinguished record of excellence through internationally recognized rankings, prestigious accreditations, and impactful research achievements.

 

A Distinguished Record of Excellence and Achievement

Arabian Gulf University has built an impressive record of achievements, reflected in the numerous international awards and accreditations it has earned, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of academic and research excellence. This distinguished accomplishment is the result of an ambitious strategic vision aimed at positioning the University among the world's leading educational institutions and as a driving force for sustainable development in the region.

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awards & Recognitions

Awarded the prestigious ASPIRE Award for Excellence in Simulation

Leading Medical University Award – 32rd World Education Summit 2025, Dubai, UAE

Excellence in Medical Education – 29th World Education Summit 2024, New Delhi, India

Winner of Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year in the Middle East and North Africa – Times Higher Education (THE) Arab World Awards 2023.

Al Hussein Award for Cancer Research – Lifetime Achievement (2024)

First Place in the Arab World for Educational Research – Sheikh Khalifa Educational Award (2021)

First Place – Cyber Shield 2025 (Education Sector)

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research Achieves Q2 in the 2024 SJR Rankings

Recognized as a WHO Health Promoting University

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rankings

Arabian Gulf University continues to strengthen its position among leading higher education institutions through its commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and innovation. Its achievements are reflected in prestigious international and regional rankings that recognize the University's contributions to education, scientific research, and community development.

These rankings demonstrate AGU’s growing global reputation, with recognition from internationally respected ranking bodies such as Times Higher Education (THE) and the AD Scientific Index, highlighting the University's excellence across a wide range of academic and research disciplines.

1st

in Bahrain for Medical and Health Sciences, ranking the university's research output in AD Scientific Index

401-500

Ranked Among the Top 20% of Universities Worldwide in 2026

201- 250

Ranked 201-250 Among Universities in the Asia in THE

19th

Ranked 19th Among Universities in the Arab World in THE

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ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATES

The Laboratories of Princess Al-Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine and Inherited Disorders have been reaccredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP)

CIWM Accreditation for the Professional Diploma in Waste Management

Accreditation of the Simulation and Medical Skills Center Laboratories by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)

Accreditation of the Simulation and Medical Skills Center in Teaching and Education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)

Accreditation of the Simulation and Medical Skills Center in Teaching and Education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)

ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management System

ISO 21001:2018 Certification for Educational Organizations Management Systems

Other Recent Achievements

Top
Researchers
Worldwide

Berlyne
Award

Al Hussain
Award

Research Excellence Spotlight: Prof. Randah Hamadeh

Professor Randah Ribhi Hamadeh stands among Arabian Gulf University’s most influential researchers, with an exceptional record of scientific achievements and international research impact. Her ResearchGate profile highlights more than 382 publications, over 372,000 reads, and nearly 160,000 citations, demonstrating the significant contribution of her work to advancing knowledge and improving public health outcomes at both regional and global levels.