Participatory Bodies for Stakeholder Engagement 

ASU is committed to fostering meaningful engagement with local stakeholders in order to enhance decision-making quality, improve service efficiency and effectiveness, and ultimately support the sustainability planning of its services. To achieve this, ASU employs various methods, including surveys and the establishment of Programme Advisory Boards.  The Programme Advisory Board serves as a structured and collaborative platform for academic programmes to engage with external advisors possessing diverse expertise and market knowledge. Their valuable insights contribute to the relevance and quality of the academic programmes. ASU has implemented a comprehensive policy for Programme Advisory Boards, recognizing their significance in delivering high-quality academic programmes. Each ASU programme has its own advisory board, and their roles and responsibilities are clearly defined in the policy, with scheduled meetings held accordingly. ASU's approach to quality and standards management goes beyond traditional quality assurance methods by placing emphasis on organizational systems and process-oriented approaches. It takes into account the perspectives of both internal and external stakeholders and stresses the importance of objective data analysis for process improvement. To fulfill these objectives, ASU maintains a Measurement & Evaluation Unit under the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center (QAAC). Among its tasks, the unit coordinates institutional effectiveness assessments and reporting cycles in alignment with international quality standards. Additionally, it consistently gathers feedback from various stakeholders such as faculty, students, alumni, employers of graduates, advisory boards, and staff.

Furthermore, ASU has a community engagement policy that facilitates interactions with the local community through a range of internal and external activities. This policy further supports ASU's commitment to stakeholder engagement, aligning with the Participatory Bodies for Stakeholder Engagement indicator of SDG 16. By implementing these strategies, ASU aims to establish a participatory and inclusive environment that actively involves stakeholders in decision-making processes and promotes transparency, accountability, and sustainable development.

Signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the University and the Secretary-General of Shura Council the Shura Council, represented by Councilor Osama Ahmed Al Asfour, the Secretary-General of Shura Council, and Applied Science University, represented by Prof Ghassan Fouad Aouad, President of the University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on December 29th, 2020. The MOU aims to organise and hold training programmes and workshops for employees of the Secretary-General of Shura Council, along with providing Advisory Engagements and achieving mutual scientific collaboration and knowledge between the two parties.  The signing was attended by Dr Mohammad Youssif Ahmed, Vice President of Administration, Finance and Community Engagement, Mrs Ruqayya Mohsen, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Mr Abdullah Al Khaja, Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Dr Mohammad Al Hammami, Office Manager of Community Engagement.

Applied Science University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the At’aa Individual Social Responsibility Society on 17th March, 2022. The University’s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding comes to achieve its strategic goals, including community partnership and Engagement. ASU was represented by Professor Ghassan Aouad, President of the University, and At’aa Individual Social Responsibility Society was represented by Dr Hala Jamal, President of At’aa Individual Social Responsibility Society. The ceremony was held in Abdullah Nass hall with the attendance of Senior Management of both sides.

On 15th May, 2022, the ASU Community Engagement Office received a delegation from the Al Aker Charitable Society. The delegation included Mr Muhammad Al Mughni, President of the Society, Mrs Fatima Aqeel, Vice President of the Society, and Mr Muhammad Abdullah, Vice President of the Social Committee. A Coordination Meeting was held with the visiting delegation, in the presence of Dr Mohammad Al-Hamami, Manager of Community Engagement Office and Associate Professor in Department of Management Information Systems, Mr Mohammed Alnajjar, Office Manager of Student Services, Dr Wael Abdulhafeez, Head of Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, and Dr Hamdy Mahmoud, Acting Head of Internship Unit in College of Engineering, to discuss the future joint activities to be implemented.


On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Applied Science University and Bahrain Institute for Political Development

Based on their respective mandates, the University of Applied Sciences and the Bahrain Institute for Political Development aim to maximize the benefits of mutual cooperation, particularly in the areas of training, capacity development, and skills enhancement. They seek to achieve their goals and support the principle of knowledge exchange among national government institutions, including the private sector 

On the 23rd July 2018, the university signed an MOU with the Council of Representatives, Prof. Ghassan Aouad, President of the University, emphasized the university's commitment to collaborating with national institutions and local community organizations to benefit Bahraini society and contribute to supporting the country's development under wise leadership.

The university's president explained, during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the university and the Council of Representatives, that the university, based on its approach, principles, and goals towards enhancing and developing its role in serving the Bahraini society, supporting governmental and private institutions in scientific and educational fields, was keen on signing the memorandum of understanding with the council. This includes providing academic and research expertise, conducting training and educational courses for its members, and utilizing the knowledge resources available at the Council of Representatives, in addition to enhancing legal, social, political, and economic research and studies conducted by the General Secretariat employees of the Council of Representatives, as well as specialized scientific courses and workshops.

The university's president commended the role of the Council of Representatives and its contribution to enriching the knowledge of the university's students, noting that the university's services are based on the principle of maximizing community partnership. This is achieved by providing distinguished work that contributes to creating added value for the Bahraini society. He also highlighted that this memorandum aims to establish a practical framework for cooperation between the two parties, benefiting the university's students by helping them gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of the Council of Representatives, attending parliamentary sessions, and participating in the training courses offered by the parliamentary training center. This is particularly relevant as the university offers undergraduate programs in law and political science, which will assist students in entering the job market. https://www.alayam.com/alayam/events/743370/News.html

Secretary General and Deputy Chairperson of the Higher Education Council Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa stressed the importance of boosting cooperation between the higher education establishments and well-reputed international universities. She was speaking as she patronized the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between the Applied Science University and the University for Peace (UPEACE), which is affiliated with UNESCO. The signing took place in the presence of ambassadors and Presidents of local universities. The memo was signed by President of the Applied Science University Prof. Ammar Kaka and Dr. David Fernandez Puyana, the Permanent Commissioner of the University for Peace mission. The memorandum aims to promote cooperation between both universities in the field of peace studies, diplomacy and international relations.