Student city guide
Study in Sakhir
This guide explains student life in Sakhir, Bahrain, including an estimated monthly student budget of $848, Hot and arid desert climate, featuring extremely hot, humid summers and mild winters., Student Residence Permit guidance, 2 universities. Explore verified details for Bahrain below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $848
- Climate
- Hot and arid desert climate, featuring extremely hot, humid summers and mild winters.
- Safety score
- 85/100
- English friendliness
- 90%
- Student visa
- Student Residence Permit
- Work while studying
- International students are strictly prohibited from working while residing in Bahrain on a student permit.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$848
Rent is for asingle room in a shared apartment at Fly Residences, the official housing partner for AUBH students located in Zallaq/Sakhir.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Extremely safe environment with very low crime rates.
- English is widely spoken across the country and serves as the primary language of instruction.
- Access to modern, purpose-built higher education campuses in the Sakhir/Zallaq area.
Considerations
- Strict immigration laws prohibit international students from working.
- Sakhir is geographically isolated from the capital, making car or taxi travel a necessity.
- Summer temperatures are intensely hot, forcing most activities indoors.
Student housing in Sakhir
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