As part of the UOB strategic goals to raise the quality of teaching and learning, the university had formulated an initiative to achieve accreditation for 70% of its programs. The following shows an overall picture of the Colleges that had been accredited/reviewed by Accreditation agencies, or reviewing bodies.
| The College | Accreditation Agencies/ Reviewing Bodies | Status |
| College of Engineering | ABET, NAAB, CIDA | Accredited |
| College of Information Technology | ABET, QQA | Accredited |
| College of Business Administration | AACSB, QQA | Accredited |
| College of Science | Canadian Society (Chemistry) | Accredited |
| College of Law | QQA, ABA | Reviewed |
| Bahrain Teachers College | NIE | Reviewed |
| College of Health Sciences | QQA, WHO | Reviewed |
| College of Applied Studies | _ | _ |
| College of Arts | _ | _ |
| Physical Education and Physiotherapy | _ | _ |