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Top Universities in Kuwait

Of the 8 universities in Kuwait, Kuwait University ranks highest on research impact (1,105,249 citations). It is followed by American University of Middle East (#2 in Kuwait) and Gulf University for Science and Technology (#3 in Kuwait). The universities on this list offer 17 matching courses between them.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
KU Kuwait University logo
#1 in Kuwait Kuwait

Kuwait University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#1 in Kuwait · by research impact
1,105,249 citations · h-index 311
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2Top pick
AU American University of Middle East logo
#2 in Kuwait Kuwait

American University of Middle East

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
2005Founded
10,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#2 in Kuwait · by research impact
133,303 citations · h-index 124
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4Ranked
AU American University of Kuwait logo
#4 in Kuwait Kuwait

American University of Kuwait

Public University · 16 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
2003Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#4 in Kuwait · by research impact
17,254 citations · h-index 54
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By university type

How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Kuwait University is cited most (1,105,249 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is American University of Kuwait, founded in 2003. American University of Middle East is the largest, with 10,000 students.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business Administration (MBA) (6), Engineering (2), Systems Engineering (1) and Media & Communication (1). The usual length is 4 years full-time. 100% are full-time. American University of Kuwait offers the widest choice, with 16 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Kuwait?

Kuwait University (#1 in Kuwait), American University of Middle East (#2 in Kuwait) and Gulf University for Science and Technology (#3 in Kuwait) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Kuwait are public?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Kuwait?

Most listed courses run 4 years full-time.

Which university has the most courses in Kuwait?

American University of Kuwait, with 16, ahead of Kuwait International Law School (1).

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