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Kuwait Maastricht Business School

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Kuwait Maastricht Business School: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kuwait Maastricht Business School is a business school in Kuwait City with a graduate business focus. It suits applicants who want an MBA-oriented institution and care about international recognition and accreditation.

  2. What you can study

    Kuwait Maastricht Business School offers graduate-level business study, including the first private Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Kuwait. It is a business college, so applicants should expect a business-focused programme set rather than a broad multi-faculty university catalogue.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the school’s official website and check the current entry requirements, document list, and deadlines there. The school’s publicly described international recognition makes it important to confirm exactly how your previous qualifications, transcripts, and English-language evidence are assessed before you apply.

  4. What it costs

    The school does not publish a tuition fee in the information available; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Kuwait City will depend on your housing, transport, and daily spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying. Also check whether the MBA accepts your previous degree, what documents must be legalized or translated, and what visa and arrival steps you need as a student coming from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Kuwait has 8 universities, and this school stands out within that small national higher-education landscape because it is focused on business and is described as internationally accredited. If you want a general university experience, it is not the closest fit; if you want a business school with a graduate MBA focus, it is one of the more distinctive options in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kuwait Maastricht Business School

What type of institution is Kuwait Maastricht Business School?

It is a business school in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

What programme is it known for?

It offers the first private graduate-level Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Kuwait.

Is it internationally accredited?

Yes, it has been accredited by the Association of MBAs.

How many universities are there in Kuwait?

There are 8 universities in Kuwait.

Overview

The Kuwait-Maastricht Business School (KMBS) is a private business college in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Founded in 2003, it is the Kuwaiti counterpart of the Maastricht School of Management (MSM) in the Netherlands. KMBS offers the first private graduate level Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Kuwait. KMBS has been accredited by the Association of MBAs. As of 2013, KMBS is the only internationally accredited business school in Kuwait, and the degree is recognized world-wide.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Kuwait.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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