American University of Kuwait: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6333 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2384 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 5 | In Kuwait |
| #2 of 3 | In Kuwait City |
| #1095 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.auk.edu.kw
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
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We've calculated the 80% acceptance rate for American University of Kuwait based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
American University of Kuwait has published 772 scientific papers with 4,760 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Physics, Business, Philosophy, and Biology.
American University of Kuwait majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 | 10 |
| 2010 | 17 | 29 |
| 2011 | 21 | 49 |
| 2012 | 23 | 84 |
| 2013 | 29 | 140 |
| 2014 | 42 | 151 |
| 2015 | 48 | 205 |
| 2016 | 36 | 210 |
| 2017 | 57 | 216 |
| 2018 | 67 | 270 |
| 2019 | 57 | 328 |
| 2020 | 74 | 454 |
| 2021 | 68 | 573 |
| 2022 | 102 | 814 |
| 2023 | 87 | 1092 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by American University of Kuwait.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Finance, Graphic Design, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Social Sciences |
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American University of Kuwait faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Sciences | Behavioural Sciences, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, English, Graphic Design, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media Studies |
|---|---|
| College : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| College : Engineering and Applied Sciences | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | AUK الجامعة الأمريكية في الكويت |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; Private Universities Council |
| Motto | Learn. Think. Become. |
| Colors | garnet, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 3323 Safat, 13034 Kuwait |
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| City population | 2,989,000 |