# Kingdom University

> private university in Bahrain

**Wikidata**: [Q16893462](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16893462)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kingdom-university

## Summary
Kingdom University is a private university located in Riffa, Bahrain, founded in 2001. It serves as an academic institution for higher education in the country.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 2001.
- Located in Riffa, Bahrain.
- Geographic coordinates: latitude 26.136, longitude 50.5834.
- Arabic alias: جامعة المملكة ( البحرين ).
- Classified as a private university.
- ISNI identifier: 0000000404899850.
- GRID ID: grid.442944.b.
- ROR ID: 04g3hr176.
- KISTI ID: K000195794.
- Ringgold ID: 252534.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Kingdom University established?
A: Kingdom University was established in 2001.

### Q: Where is Kingdom University located?
A: The university is situated in Riffa, Bahrain.

### Q: What is Kingdom University's Arabic name?
A: Its Arabic name is جامعة المملكة ( البحرين ).

### Q: What type of institution is Kingdom University?
A: It is classified as a private university.

## Why It Matters
Kingdom University addresses Bahrain's growing demand for accessible higher education by providing a private alternative to public institutions. Its establishment in 2001 reflects the country's expansion of educational infrastructure to support economic diversification and human capital development. As a private entity, it contributes to Bahrain's higher education ecosystem by increasing capacity and offering specialized programs, thereby enhancing the nation's academic landscape and workforce readiness.

## Notable For
- Being a privately funded university in Bahrain, distinguishing it from state-funded institutions.
- Operating in Riffa, a major urban center outside Bahrain's capital.
- Maintaining multilingual presence with Arabic and English Wikipedia entries.
- Holding unique identifiers like GRID ID grid.442944.b and ROR ID 04g3hr176 for academic recognition.

## Body
### Overview
Kingdom University functions as a private university in Bahrain, offering higher education programs since its inception in 2001.

### Identification
- ISNI: 0000000404899850  
- GRID ID: grid.442944.b  
- ROR ID: 04g3hr176  
- KISTI ID: K000195794  
- Ringgold ID: 252534  
- Freebase ID: /m/0_1cv3k  

### Location
- Country: Bahrain  
- City: Riffa  
- Coordinates: 26.136°N, 50.5834°E  

### Nomenclature
- Primary name: Kingdom University  
- Arabic alias: جامعة المملكة ( البحرين )  

### Classification
- Instance of: university  
- Wikidata description: private university in Bahrain  

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia title: Kingdom University  
- Languages: Arabic (ar), Egyptian Arabic (arz), English (en)  
- Sitelink count: 3

## References

1. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
2. GRID Release 2016-05-31