About kuwait
With a population of 3.892 million, Kuwait is an Arab country on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf, known for its skyscrapers and modern architecture with an area of 17,820 km². Striving to improve the quality of education in all levels, the literacy rate of Kuwait was 94%.
Edarabia showcases all universities and colleges in Kuwait which can be filtered by courses and tuition fees. International students looking to get a degree in Kuwait can choose from a diverse range of programs and diplomas and obtain their Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhDs (or MBAs) from some of the top-rated institutions. Some universities also offer online courses through which students can apply for distance learning and get an online degree in certain fields.
1). American University of Kuwait
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.
2). The American University of the Middle East
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 offers world-class academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and is designed to provide an intellectually challenging yet engaging and authentic academic environment with the student as the fulcrum of everything that happens there.
3). Gulf University for Science and Technology
Here at GUST, our students are our main priority and focus, and our goal is to produce well-rounded individuals with the knowhow and skills to independently succeed in tomorrow’s world. This is done by creating a solid foundation, employing experienced faculty, nurturing an active student life; housed in an exceptional campus, offering courses which are internationally recognized and accredited, and allowing students to expand their horizons by studying abroad.
4). Kuwait University (KU)
The establishment of Kuwait University began by issuing an Amiri decree in 1966 No. 29/1966, to take the responsibility of preparing and educationally qualifying the young generation, the real wealth of this country, to achieve the aspiring future goals with the most needed knowledge, culture and science. The ability to offer a distinguished academic learning for these young generations is the key to developing and disseminating the knowledge needed to accomplish all goals and meet with the requirements of society.
5). Arab Open University, Kuwait
The Arab Open University in Kuwait seeks, through distance learning by using modern information and communication technologies, to make higher education and continuing education accessible to every willing and capable Arab citizen, whether residing in urban, rural, or remote areas, particularly Arab women, while holding costs to society within reasonable bounds, with the aim of contributing to the training of highly qualified Arab manpower in fields which are essential for national and regional development, conducting research, studies and consultations in these fields and generally contributing to enhancing the Arab citizen's cultural, Social and scientific knowledge.