American University Of Kuwait (AUK): An Independent and Private Educational Institute Based on The American Model of Higher Education

Dr. Rawda H. Awwad

President

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent and private educational institute that is based on the American model of higher education, along with a world-class liberal arts curriculum. The American University of Kuwait (AUK) embodies a contemporary educational, cultural, and administrative structure that is sustained by a strongly diverse learning and scholarly community of students, faculty and staff. Reaching out to maximum students across the globe with a plethora of courses apart from liberal arts, the University is passionate in inspiring lifelong learning integral to its Liberal Arts curriculum that is embedded in all of its degree offerings.

With a vision of becoming a leading institution in teaching and learning not only in Kuwait but across the globe, AUK is unperturbedly engaged in refining its educational programs and curriculums to excel in research, learning and teaching methodologies. Eager to create a substantial social impact, the students of AUK are acquiring transferable skills and self-awareness beyond their professional degrees that contributes to the continuous development and improvement on a community, national, and global scale.

Offering a Plethora of Courses

Designed to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world where critical thinking, communication skills, and life-long learning have become imperative, the AUK has more than 16 academic programs that it offers through its three colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Economics, and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. College of Arts and Sciences has majors in Art and Design, Communication and Media, English Literature, International Relations, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and provides opportunities for study in math and the natural sciences, music and dram, as well as Arabic and foreign languages.

The College of Business and Economics offers six programs in accounting, marketing, management, human resources, finance, and economics. Most of our Indian student population major in the program offered in the College of Business and Economics. Recently launched in 2019, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers five programs in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and systems engineering.

“When we develop additional programs, or any specific majors, we ensure that we are doing this on a very strong and solid foundation. Although we offer a range of majors, we pay close attention to our liberal arts mindset while seriously taking into consideration industry demands and market needs. Regardless, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are our priority, and are globally significant aptitudes when it comes to shaping the workforce of the future and motivating through our students economic and social development and change,” says President Rawda Awwad.

A Premium Private Institution

Comprised of a highly qualified group of international academicians experienced in the American style of higher education, there are 123 faculty members at AUK, 92 percent of whom are seasoned PhDs or terminal degrees. With a diverse campus that is an oasis to our unique student body, the AUK has by far maintained its aura as a premium private institution where the faculties and staffs are sensitive towards the educational and emotional nourishment of the students.

Establishing an elevating campus atmosphere, AUK welcomes students from all backgrounds, ethnicity, religious affiliations and propensities and takes every possible measure to make them feel comfortable. Forging strong relationships with its students which extend beyond the classroom, AUK hosts an extensive group of alumni who always look back to the institution for the enrichment they received in terms of education and opportunities provided.

“We have students who opted to continue their higher studies and got enrolled across many prestigious global institutes including University of Chicago, Yale, Harvard, London School of Economics, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of Manchester amongst many others. We are very intense with job placement and in encouraging our students to pursue graduate studies. Apart from following up with our alumni to provide our students with job opportunities, we conduct career fairs, employment programs and internships.

We also have openings within AUK for internships, and wherever appropriate we do hire our students. Not only are they familiar with our culture but they also have a solid understanding of our mission, vision, and values,” states President Awwad.

The American University of Kuwait received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006. The College of Business & Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The B.E. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology). Under Engineering Accreditation, the B.E. in Computer Engineering and B.E. in Electrical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology).

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Apart from all this, our major achievements are our students. Through our effort and their dedication, all of them have become responsible and intellectually well-rounded global citizens, and productive and active members of their communities. The achievement of our students is AUK’s story of success
– Dr. Rawda H. Awwad , President

The Intensive English Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), and the College of Arts and Sciences is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE). Most recently, our Bachelor of Arts in Design (Concentration in Graphic Design) has received the Substantial Equivalency from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

“Over these 16 years, we have successfully achieved accreditations for the vast majority of our programs. Through improvement and development we continuously aim for the absolutely best.

Apart from all this, our major achievements are our students. Through our effort and their dedication, all of them have become responsible and intellectually well-rounded global citizens, and productive and active members of their communities. The achievements of our students are AUK’s story of success,” concludes President Rawda Awwad.

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