Founded in 2005, Royal University for Women is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of West Riffa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern Governorate.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain, Royal University for Women (RUW) is a women only higher education institution. Royal University for Women (RUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 