American University of the Middle East
Egaila, Kuwait
Scholarship
No
Avg. tuition cost
15535 USD
Intl. students
747
Ownership
private

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 Business Administration and the College of Engineering and Technology. 

AUM is ranked as the First University in Kuwait and #701-750 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. The university achieved an overall exemplary rating of 5 Stars in the QS Stars Rating System, and multiple 5 Stars in the following criteria: Teaching, Academic development, Internationalization, Employability, Online learning, Facilities, and Inclusiveness. Also, AUM is ranked as the most green and sustainable university in Kuwait in the 2022 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. 

As an oasis of learning in Kuwait, AUM prides itself with having:

  • A University campus stretching over an area of 261,190 square meters and considered as the largest and most beautiful among private university campuses in the region
  • Local and international accreditations
  • A world-class faculty with top-notch academic, professional and research experience
  • Global affiliations and partnerships: working with world-class institutions to advance education, research, and entrepreneurship
  • A Research and Innovation Center comprising of a Robotics Center, a Nanotechnology Center, and an Engineering Capstone Center
  • Business Innovation Center comprising of a Business Capstone Center, and six clubs (Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management, Management Information System, Marketing)
  • Students achieving outstanding results in local and international academic and athletic/sports competitions
  • A vibrant campus life: ongoing student activities, a state-of-the-art Cultural Center, a high-tech library, and student clubs and societies
  • Strong support for student success: Tawteen Career Center, Writing Lab, an Academic Advancement Center, and a Tutoring Center
  • An empowered community through sports and athletics. The Sports Center comprising of indoor and outdoor facilities is one of the largest among university sports complexes in the region. 

Programs at AUM are taught in English

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QS Rank:
675
IELTS
6+
TOEFL
79+
GPA
2+
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