Established in 1981, Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Manama (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Capital Governorate. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Bahrain, Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance (BIBF) is a coeducational Bahraini higher education institution. Bahrain Institute for Banking and Finance (BIBF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. BIBF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.