Kuwait University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1869 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #503 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 5 | In Kuwait |
| #1 of 3 | In Kuwait City |
| #138 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 160 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Enrollment
- 40,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- kuweb.ku.edu.kw
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 40,000 |
We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for Kuwait University 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
Kuwait University is a world-class research university with 26,317 scientific papers published and 529,809 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Kuwait University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 162 | 1230 |
| 1994 | 225 | 1238 |
| 1995 | 315 | 1437 |
| 1996 | 385 | 1491 |
| 1997 | 432 | 1689 |
| 1998 | 445 | 1968 |
| 1999 | 534 | 2369 |
| 2000 | 477 | 2794 |
| 2001 | 489 | 3100 |
| 2002 | 571 | 4214 |
| 2003 | 575 | 4750 |
| 2004 | 537 | 5361 |
| 2005 | 596 | 6299 |
| 2006 | 582 | 7467 |
| 2007 | 658 | 8224 |
| 2008 | 707 | 9977 |
| 2009 | 705 | 11274 |
| 2010 | 734 | 13206 |
| 2011 | 740 | 14914 |
| 2012 | 717 | 17036 |
| 2013 | 764 | 18816 |
| 2014 | 773 | 20911 |
| 2015 | 793 | 21657 |
| 2016 | 837 | 22404 |
| 2017 | 828 | 23417 |
| 2018 | 918 | 25622 |
| 2019 | 1060 | 28699 |
| 2020 | 1297 | 35086 |
| 2021 | 1285 | 41148 |
| 2022 | 1218 | 42115 |
| 2023 | 1146 | 43116 |
| 2024 | 1076 | 42095 |
| 2025 | 862 | 37308 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kuwait University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Annual Tuition (KWD) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering and Petroleum | Bachelor of Science in Engineering | 1,200 |
| College of Business Administration | Bachelor of Business Administration | 1,200 |
| College of Arts | Bachelor of Arts | 1,000 |
| College of Law | Bachelor of Law | 1,200 |
| College of Education | Bachelor of Education | 1,000 |
| College of Social Sciences | Bachelor of Social Sciences | 1,000 |
| College of Medicine | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | 2,000 |
| College of Dentistry | Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 2,000 |
| College of Pharmacy | Bachelor of Pharmacy | 1,500 |
| College of Allied Health Sciences | Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences | 1,500 |
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 Kuwait University.
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 | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Kuwait University alumni
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Khaled Mashal
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Khaled Mashal is a Palestinian politician who served as the second chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from 1996 until May 2017, when he was succeeded by Ismail Haniyeh. He has been the acting leader of Hamas twice, from July 2024 until August 2024 and since October 2024, after both leaders were assassinated by Israel. He is regarded as one of the most prominent leaders of Hamas since the death of Ahmed Yassin, alongside Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar.
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Huda Hussein
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Huda Hussein is an Iraqi actress and producer born and residing in Kuwait. She is the third name on demand in Gulf TV after Hayat Al-Fahad and Souad Abdullah.
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Halema Boland
- Enrolled in Kuwait University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in media studies
- Occupations
- television presentertelevision actorradio personality
- Biography
-
Halema or Halimeh Boland is a Kuwaiti television presenter and former fashion model well known in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Amal Al Awadi
- Years
- 1989-.. (age 37)
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Amal Al-Awadhi is a Kuwaiti actress and TV presenter.
General information
| Alternative names | KU جامعة الكويت |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | My God, grant me more knowledge (Qur?an, 20:114) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kuwait Kuwait |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,989,000 |
| Phone | +965 2481 1188 |
| Fax | +965 2484 8648 |