Higher Education in Kuwait

Gulf University For Science And Technology

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as the first private university in Kuwait, and has set itself apart by attaining five international accreditations for its colleges and programs. GUST also houses a One Stop Student Advising Center, center for professional advancement, comprehensive library, Global Studies Center, and the Gulf Financial Center. It offers six different scholarships and has partnerships with 13 different universities worldwide. In 2017, GUST was ranked 49th among almost universities in the Arab world by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings, and was the only private university from Kuwait to make the list. GUST continues to focus on moving forward and developing its programs and research output for the benefit of its students, faculty, and community.

201 to 500 staff

Kuwait University

Kuwait University is the first public research university in the State of Kuwait and was established in 1966, under Act N. Its vision is to provide world-class education, and committed to advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge, in addition to preparing educated, enlightened and qualified human resources in order to realize the society developmental needs. The institutional mission is to keep, develop, and disseminate human knowledge, in addition to developing national human resources in order to create leaders who are aware of national heritage and future needs in collaboration with other academic institutions of similar mission, through- Strengthening national, Arabic, and Islamic values and principles- Disseminating knowledge- Developing and investing human resources - Achieving excellence and distinction in education, scientific research, and community services- Utilizing modern technology.

1001 to 5000 staff

Iuk

The International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is one of Kuwait’s premier institutions of higher education, dedicated to fostering academic and scholarship excellence, innovation, and professional development. Offering a diverse range of accredited degree programs, IUK provides students with world-class educational experiences and the tools necessary for lifelong learning and career success. As a dynamic and inclusive institution with a global perspective, IUK is committed to cultivating excellence and shaping futures. Our cutting-edge facilities and esteemed faculty empower students to engage in critical thinking, leadership development, and personal growth, while embarking on their higher education journey. IUK’s curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the ever-evolving demands of the global workforce, ensuring graduates are equipped to contribute meaningfully to society. Accredited by the Private Universities Council (PUC), IUK continuously upholds the highest standards in education. We also pursue specialized program International accreditations to further strengthen our academic offerings and provide our students with an array of opportunities. We take pride in our role as a leader in higher education, contributing to the intellectual, social, and economic development and sustainability of Kuwait and globally.

201 to 500 staff

New Gulf Indian School, Kuwait

Welcome to the New Gulf Indian School, Kuwait! Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Kuwait and is affiliated to C.B.S.E, Delhi, India

51 to 200 staff

The Proteges

Our aim is to discover extraordinary potential in the youth and develop it through this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We offer these bright young minds the chance to master skills and techniques necessary to meet their goals. The Protégés are selected based on a thorough screening process ensuring that they meet our high standards of excellence.

51 to 200 staff

Economics Club At Gust

This page represents the Economics Club at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST). We are a group of young, enthusiastic individuals who strive towards raising awareness on major economic issues and provide the students with an excellent opportunity to broaden their economic understanding.

11 to 50 staff

Bayyn

Bayyn helps other people in Kuwait with their concerns and thoughts about their university challenges. We provide accurate professor reviews in each university in Kuwait. Our goal is to help passionate people to achieve their academic goals in an environment that makes everything goes well and organized.

1 to 10 staff

American Board - Kuwait

Empowering Global Leaders with American Education: The American Board in Kuwait

11 to 50 staff

Indian Community School, Kuwait

From Darkness to Light

10001+ staff

American University Of Kuwait Auk

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English. Established by Amiri Decree 139 in 2003, AUK received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006. MISSION STATEMENT: The American University of Kuwait is a liberal arts institution dedicated to teaching, learning, and scholarship. The university offers programs that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning and professional success. AUK enriches society by fostering an environment encouraging critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership. PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION: The Intensive English Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). The B.E. in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology). The B.E. degree program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has awarded AUK full accreditation for the College of Business and Economics. The College of Arts & Sciences is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE).

201 to 500 staff

American University Of The Middle East Aum

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a leading higher education institution established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM has two colleges: the College of Engineering and Technology and the College of Business Administration, in addition to a Liberal Arts Department and an English Preparatory Program. AUM obtained global accreditation having completed the International Quality Review (IQR) by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), UK. It has also achieved international accreditations for its academic programs. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2025 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #611-620 in QS World and to the Top 500 in THE World. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region rankings by QS and THE. The University offers world-class academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is designed to provide an intellectually challenging yet engaging and authentic student-centered environment. It has more than enrolled students, and a fully-integrated campus that stretches over 261,190 square meters is considered as the largest and most beautiful among private university campuses in the region. AUM has a cosmopolitan environment with faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 different countries, encouraging a culture of diversity that celebrates different educational and cultural backgrounds.

501 to 1000 staff

Kuwait Technical College

ktech is a private two year comprehensive institution of higher education established to provide the citizens of Kuwait and Gulf region opportunities for educational, economic, and professional development. The College educates and trains students to provide an effective work force to support market needs and economic growth.

51 to 200 staff

Australian University

Established in 2004, AU is one of the first private universities in Kuwait. The University offers world-class higher education through international learning partnerships. Courses of study are available at diploma and bachelor degree levels and in specializations within Engineering, Business, Aviation and Maritime studies.

201 to 500 staff

Kuwait International Law School

School Mission: To participate in providing the society with distinguished qualified graduates who perform the legal profession with the highest personnal standards, in both the theoretical and practical aspects. In order to serve justice and defending fundemental rights. School Objectives: Granting an LLB degree in law which meets the needs and qualifications for legal profession. Granting an LLM degree in law and in interrelated disciplines connected to law Granting a paralegal diploma qualifying for paralegal profession. Integrating theoretical and practical methodology in legal education. Enabling high school graduates, and other degrees holderp via legal education, to secure new jobs with the public and private sectors. Participating in the development of the society manpower to meet market needs. Promoting legal awareness and participating in creating general legal and shariea knowledge in society. Attracting students studying outside Kuwait to acheive national resettlement of legal educational services.

51 to 200 staff

American College Of The Middle East Acm

The American College of the Middle East (ACM), established in 2008 in affiliation with Purdue University in the US, is one of the leading institutions of higher applied learning in Kuwait. ACM is designed to provide intellectually challenging and applied yet engaging, authentic academic environment with student life being at the center. ACM offers Diploma (associate) degree programs in Business Administration and Engineering and Technology. The faculty body at ACM comes from diverse backgrounds, which contributes to enhancing the learning experience of the students. A career at ACM is an opportunity to work with accomplished academic and professional colleagues, offering one of the best job remuneration packages across the globe and an opportunity for career and intellectual growth. Joining ACM means you will focus on shaping future leaders who can guide industries towards new grounds in innovation and technology. Please send us your CVs to hr@acm.edu.kw

201 to 500 staff

American International University, Kuwait

501 to 1000 staff

College Of Aviation & Technology - Kuwait

The College of Aviation & Technology (CAT) in Kuwait is affiliated with Air Service Training, Perth, Scotland that is one of a kind in the Gulf Region & Middle East. The College of Aviation Technology (CAT) is accredited by Kuwaiti Private Universities Council & is a part of Al-Hayat College Company for Educational Services KSC that has other two activities under it. One of which is Al-Hayat College for National Training that is accredited by PAAET & registered at Public Authority for Education & Training (PAAET) & registered under the Civil Service Council; and the other is Consultancy Services. The College has a distinguished staff of experienced Kuwaiti Engineers with great experience in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering fields, they bring along a vast experience from Kuwaiti National carrier & Kuwaiti Air force. We look forward to participating in the shaping of our students’ professional future.

51 to 200 staff

Arab Open University Aou

The Arab Open University (AOU) is a non-profit university. In December Kuwait was designated to host the Headquarters of AOU. Arab Open University has an academic partnership with the United Kingdom, Open University

1001 to 5000 staff

Cce Auk

The Center for Continuing Education offers a wide range of educational, development programs and services for individual professionals, corporations and AUK Alumni since its establishment in 2006. In addition to these programs - workshops, university entrance preparation courses and international examination proctoring services are also provided.

1 to 10 staff

American Gulf Bilingual School

School provides a safe, diverse, and nurturing bilingual educational environment based on American and local curriculum where students can reach their full potential, capable of making a positive change both locally and globally.

201 to 500 staff

Arab Open University - Headquarters

The Arab Open University (AOU) is a sustainable development and educational non-profit project. It aims at providing educational opportunities for high school degree holders of all segments of the society regardless of age, gender or religion in order to pursue their higher education. It strives to hone student’s skills thus reinforcing the labor market with qualified graduates, equipped with myriad capabilities and skills. The inception of AOU is a personal initiative by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdul-Aziz, the Chairman of the AOU Board of Trustees. In December Kuwait was chosen to be the Headquarters of AOU. AOU first phase was launched in October 2002 in three branches: Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan. Then, it launched its second phase in February 2003, with three more branches in Bahrain, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In February 2008, it inaugurated the seventh branch in the Sultanate of Oman and its eight branch in Sudan was opened in September 2013. In May 2015, AOU signed an agreement of opening a new branch in Palestine with the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education. This spread of AOU reflects its national dimension of opening branches and regional centers all over the Arab world. It also translates its general strategy set by its Board of Trustees, which members are elite group of Arab experts in the field of higher education and senior officials from various regional and international organizations. AOU is proud to have introduced to the Arab world this unique system of blended education. This system is based on a combination of open learning, traditional education and self-learning. Moreover, it takes pride of its achievements and successes in serving students and strategies of development in the Arab world.

51 to 200 staff

Arab Open University- Kuwait

The idea of establishing a non-profit Open University in the Arab world was initiated by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz President of the Arab Gulf Development Programe (AGFUND).In 1996 HRH Prince Talal officially announced the concept of establishing the Arab Open University as a non-conventional academic institution and as a foundation which contributes to steering development in scientific, social and cultural spheres.This initiative developed to a full pledged Arab Open University in 2002 in a strategic partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom. The AOU headquarter is located in the state of Kuwait

201 to 500 staff

Coaching Professional Qualification Ltd

Coaching Professional Qualification Ltd Higher Coaching Qualification for Coach Consultant We specialize in Personal Development Coaching Training and Mentoring

1 to 10 staff

Maastricht School Of Management, Kuwait

Kuwait Maastricht College of Management (Kuwait MCM)(Previously MSM Kuwait) is a post graduate Business School in Partnership with Maastricht School of Management (MSM), Located in the historical, famous city Maastricht. MSM is one of the oldest and most international business schools in the Netherlands. MSM is an established global player which offers management education in four continents that is internationally accredited. Kuwait MCM has successfully delivered the MBA program to more than 1200 students in Kuwait during the last 13 years. Kuwait MCM offers a suite of MBA & MM programs to meet the various demands of businesses in Kuwait and the region. Guided by a new management vision and a reviewed mission, Kuwait MCM assures the delivery of a meaningful, enjoyable and rigorous learning experience for seasoned professionals who are enthusiastic about their personal and career development.

11 to 50 staff