Top Colleges & Universities in Kuwait

KU University at ku.edu.kw

2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  3120

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Overview

Founded in 1966, the Kuwait University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kuwait City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Al Asimah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Kuwait, Kuwait University (KU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Kuwaiti higher education institution. Kuwait University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Kuwaiti higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kuwait University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kuwait University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kuwait University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Kuwait University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الكويت
Acronym KU
Founded 1966
Motto My God, grant me more knowledge (Qur’an, 20:114)
Video Presentation

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Campus Location

Address PO Box 5969, Safat
Kuwait City
13060 Al Asimah
Kuwait
Kuwait University Phone Number +965 2481 1188
Kuwait University Fax Number +965 2484 8648

Kuwait University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Kuwait University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kuwait University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university programs and courses worldwide with the help of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Kuwait University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Kuwait University.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Not reported Not reported
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Kuwait University's admission information.

Kuwait University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Kuwait University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Kuwait University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Kuwait University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Kuwait University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Kuwait University has more than 3700 international students.

Kuwait University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Kuwait University.

Kuwait University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Kuwait University has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Kuwait University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Kuwait University's Control Type Control Type

Kuwait University is a public higher education institution.


Kuwait University's Entity Type Entity Type

Kuwait University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kuwait University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Kuwait University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Kuwait University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Kuwait University's main facilities:


Kuwait University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Kuwait University's Library


Kuwait University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Kuwait University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Kuwait University's main services:


Kuwait University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Kuwait University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Kuwait University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Kuwait University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Kuwait University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Kuwait University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kuwait University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education of Kuwait


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kuwait University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kuwait University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Kuwait University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Kuwait University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Kuwait University's X (formerly Twitter) page review Kuwait University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Kuwait University's Instagram page review Kuwait University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Kuwait University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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