Founded in 2002, University College of Bahrain 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, University College of Bahrain (UCB) is a coeducational Bahraini higher education institution. University College of Bahrain (UCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. UCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.