The American University of Kuwait ranked 3rd in Kuwait, 6333rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 51 research topics. The American University of Kuwait ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 772 academic publications and 4,760 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Kuwait and 4957th in the World with 509 publications made and 3,108 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #3 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #1905 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4957 of 7,020 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 6 | 4 |
| 2009 | 15 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 | 19 |
| 2011 | 19 | 36 |
| 2012 | 16 | 51 |
| 2013 | 22 | 88 |
| 2014 | 35 | 107 |
| 2015 | 30 | 119 |
| 2016 | 27 | 120 |
| 2017 | 45 | 140 |
| 2018 | 45 | 172 |
| 2019 | 38 | 218 |
| 2020 | 58 | 312 |
| 2021 | 39 | 389 |
| 2022 | 59 | 484 |
| 2023 | 37 | 607 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Kuwait and 4293rd in the World with 495 publications made and 3,184 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #3 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #1849 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4293 of 6,752 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 | 22 |
| 2012 | 18 | 53 |
| 2013 | 18 | 94 |
| 2014 | 27 | 95 |
| 2015 | 26 | 140 |
| 2016 | 23 | 139 |
| 2017 | 39 | 136 |
| 2018 | 42 | 192 |
| 2019 | 42 | 200 |
| 2020 | 47 | 324 |
| 2021 | 49 | 396 |
| 2022 | 65 | 618 |
| 2023 | 56 | 793 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Computer Science.
Engineering rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 4th for Engineering in Kuwait and 4954th in the World with 393 publications made and 2,189 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Networking.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #4 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #2173 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #4954 of 6,684 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 | 13 |
| 2012 | 7 | 32 |
| 2013 | 16 | 49 |
| 2014 | 18 | 53 |
| 2015 | 23 | 79 |
| 2016 | 20 | 117 |
| 2017 | 30 | 99 |
| 2018 | 36 | 141 |
| 2019 | 26 | 157 |
| 2020 | 30 | 218 |
| 2021 | 38 | 292 |
| 2022 | 56 | 462 |
| 2023 | 54 | 601 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Engineering.
Environmental Science rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Kuwait and 5034th in the World with 375 publications made and 2,624 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #4 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #2127 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #5034 of 6,798 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 |
| 2010 | 7 | 12 |
| 2011 | 11 | 23 |
| 2012 | 9 | 38 |
| 2013 | 11 | 62 |
| 2014 | 15 | 66 |
| 2015 | 22 | 83 |
| 2016 | 20 | 86 |
| 2017 | 34 | 105 |
| 2018 | 36 | 133 |
| 2019 | 28 | 179 |
| 2020 | 42 | 224 |
| 2021 | 39 | 292 |
| 2022 | 48 | 420 |
| 2023 | 36 | 561 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Environmental Science.
Physics rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 4th for Physics in Kuwait and 5295th in the World with 297 publications made and 1,408 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.
American University of Kuwait
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 | 16 |
| 2012 | 4 | 26 |
| 2013 | 9 | 33 |
| 2014 | 17 | 48 |
| 2015 | 14 | 59 |
| 2016 | 21 | 84 |
| 2017 | 24 | 79 |
| 2018 | 27 | 108 |
| 2019 | 22 | 117 |
| 2020 | 21 | 149 |
| 2021 | 25 | 203 |
| 2022 | 42 | 341 |
| 2023 | 44 | 458 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Physics.
Business rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 3rd for Business in Kuwait and 4218th in the World with 294 publications made and 1,835 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing.
American University of Kuwait
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 9 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 | 18 |
| 2011 | 10 | 27 |
| 2012 | 12 | 40 |
| 2013 | 17 | 81 |
| 2014 | 23 | 71 |
| 2015 | 23 | 92 |
| 2016 | 19 | 106 |
| 2017 | 23 | 88 |
| 2018 | 23 | 112 |
| 2019 | 19 | 116 |
| 2020 | 17 | 190 |
| 2021 | 29 | 239 |
| 2022 | 28 | 290 |
| 2023 | 23 | 365 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Business.
Biology rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 4th for Biology in Kuwait and 5612th in the World with 266 publications made and 2,111 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry.
American University of Kuwait
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 8 |
| 2011 | 4 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 | 14 |
| 2013 | 7 | 36 |
| 2014 | 9 | 41 |
| 2015 | 19 | 63 |
| 2016 | 15 | 80 |
| 2017 | 17 | 78 |
| 2018 | 19 | 108 |
| 2019 | 13 | 131 |
| 2020 | 27 | 177 |
| 2021 | 29 | 253 |
| 2022 | 38 | 322 |
| 2023 | 39 | 433 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Biology.
Mathematics rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 4th for Mathematics in Kuwait and 4965th in the World with 229 publications made and 1,562 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #4 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #2119 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #4965 of 6,305 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 | 14 |
| 2012 | 7 | 26 |
| 2013 | 15 | 54 |
| 2014 | 10 | 45 |
| 2015 | 14 | 80 |
| 2016 | 14 | 69 |
| 2017 | 24 | 66 |
| 2018 | 16 | 92 |
| 2019 | 11 | 100 |
| 2020 | 14 | 151 |
| 2021 | 23 | 208 |
| 2022 | 27 | 286 |
| 2023 | 29 | 369 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Mathematics.
| Mathematics subfield | Kuwait ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Statistics | 4 | 2198 | 5136 |
Economics rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 3rd for Economics in Kuwait and 4257th in the World with 203 publications made and 1,505 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #3 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #1689 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #4257 of 5,995 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 | 16 |
| 2011 | 7 | 20 |
| 2012 | 7 | 32 |
| 2013 | 16 | 63 |
| 2014 | 12 | 50 |
| 2015 | 20 | 62 |
| 2016 | 9 | 65 |
| 2017 | 20 | 68 |
| 2018 | 16 | 88 |
| 2019 | 12 | 94 |
| 2020 | 16 | 135 |
| 2021 | 17 | 175 |
| 2022 | 13 | 201 |
| 2023 | 16 | 272 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Economics.
Psychology rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 4th for Psychology in Kuwait and 5361st in the World with 195 publications made and 1,126 citations received. Main research topic: Social Psychology.
| Psychology ranking | Location |
| #4 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #2177 of 2,703 | In Asia |
| #5361 of 6,528 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 36 |
| 2014 | 18 | 40 |
| 2015 | 15 | 51 |
| 2016 | 10 | 58 |
| 2017 | 19 | 49 |
| 2018 | 16 | 67 |
| 2019 | 9 | 86 |
| 2020 | 13 | 120 |
| 2021 | 16 | 176 |
| 2022 | 24 | 247 |
| 2023 | 27 | 299 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Psychology.
| Psychology subfield | Kuwait ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Social Psychology | 4 | 1783 | 4480 |
Medicine rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 3rd for Medicine in Kuwait and 5683rd in the World with 191 publications made and 1,531 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology.
American University of Kuwait
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 | 24 |
| 2014 | 9 | 28 |
| 2015 | 11 | 49 |
| 2016 | 9 | 64 |
| 2017 | 17 | 59 |
| 2018 | 24 | 70 |
| 2019 | 7 | 91 |
| 2020 | 16 | 150 |
| 2021 | 17 | 193 |
| 2022 | 34 | 250 |
| 2023 | 23 | 297 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Medicine.
Art & Design rankings
The American University of Kuwait ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Kuwait and 4286th in the World with 144 publications made and 418 citations received. Main research topic: Fashion Design.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #3 of 4 | In Kuwait |
| #1644 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #4286 of 5,720 | In the World |
American University of Kuwait
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 | 13 |
| 2013 | 3 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 | 20 |
| 2015 | 6 | 22 |
| 2016 | 3 | 21 |
| 2017 | 10 | 21 |
| 2018 | 17 | 35 |
| 2019 | 17 | 49 |
| 2020 | 21 | 57 |
| 2021 | 14 | 75 |
| 2022 | 20 | 65 |
| 2023 | 8 | 98 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The American University of Kuwait in various areas of Art & Design.
| Art & Design subfield | Kuwait ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Fashion Design | 3 | 1651 | 4108 |
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Non-core subjects for the American University of Kuwait
