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Elevate your future at GUST: Top 40 university in the Arab region, with exciting scholarships and global opportunities.
Gulf University for Science and Technology
Kuwait City Campus, Kuwait City Kuwait
# 851-900QS World University Rankings
16Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
16 % International students
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About Gulf University for Science and Technology
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is a private university located in Kuwait. It was established in 2002, realising the educational vision of a distinguished group of Kuwaiti academics and business leaders. They set out to create a modern...
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Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is a private university located in Kuwait. It was established in 2002, realising the educational vision of a distinguished group of Kuwaiti academics and business leaders. They set out to create a modern university which focused on the skills sought by employers within the region and beyond.
Now rapidly becoming one of the most prestigious universities in the Gulf region, GUST offers a vibrant university community combined with modern facilities and a rich learning experience. Kuwait has a thriving economy attracting talented employees from across the globe, providing a welcoming and safe environment for GUST students to learn and thrive.
Find out more about life at Gulf University for Science and Technology via its social media channels, including: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat.
Read lessAbout Gulf University for Science and Technology
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is a private university located in Kuwait. It was established in 2002, realising the educational vision of a distinguished group of Kuwaiti academics and business leaders. They set out to create a modern...
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Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is a private university located in Kuwait. It was established in 2002, realising the educational vision of a distinguished group of Kuwaiti academics and business leaders. They set out to create a modern university which focused on the skills sought by employers within the region and beyond.
Now rapidly becoming one of the most prestigious universities in the Gulf region, GUST offers a vibrant university community combined with modern facilities and a rich learning experience. Kuwait has a thriving economy attracting talented employees from across the globe, providing a welcoming and safe environment for GUST students to learn and thrive.
Find out more about life at Gulf University for Science and Technology via its social media channels, including: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat.
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Arts and Humanities (3)
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts in English, Linguistics-Translation
Bachelor of Arts in English, Linguistics-Translation
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - emphasis in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - emphasis in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - emphasis in Management and Organizational Behavior
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - emphasis in Management and Organizational Behavior
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - emphasis in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - emphasis in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS)
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS)
Engineering and Technology (4)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management
Social Sciences and Management (1)
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Full-Time MBA (2)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pre- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pre- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University information
Placement tests are offered throughout the year. Applicants must submit their completed application, application fee and all supporting documents before the start of...
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Placement tests are offered throughout the year. Applicants must submit their completed application, application fee and all supporting documents before the start of the semester. This is a guide to the usual steps required to apply for a course at GUST:
* The iBT TOEFL result must be from a centre in Kuwait or from a center in an English-speaking country.
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General
The Mishref Campus offers modern facilities for learning including industry-standard laboratories, lecture theatres and classrooms as well as spaces for students to socialise and play sports.
The buildings throughout the campus are designed to reinforce the splendour of the many contributions made by the Arab World to modern architecture and design. ...
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Currently accommodating up to 3,400 students, the Mishref Campus was completed in 2007 and plans are in place to expand this to more than 5,500 students.
Highlights of the campus include:
The Concourse
A three-storey building which has become the focal point for academic and social activity at the heart of campus life. Features include two 125-seat lecture theatres, prayer rooms and the University Library.
Sports facilities A 25-metre swimming pool plus gym, squash courses and other sports facilities are all housed in the University’s Physical Fitness and Health Center.
Community Development and Training Centre As well as providing facilities to those on campus, this conference and training centre provides for the community too. It offers a 500-seat and a 200-seat auditorium in addition to exhibition spaces.
University structure
Programmes at GUST are delivered through two colleges and the Graduate Studies & Research Office:
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business Administration
Graduate Studies & Research Office
In addition, there are numerous centres which support teaching, research and professional development including the Center for Professional Advancement & Continuing Education and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Research.
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Student life
As well as its growing reputation for research and employability, GUST is known for providing an active social life with over 15 student clubs which host activities throughout the year. These all provide opportunities for students to develop their communication, social and leadership skills in a setting beyond the classroom. The Office of Student Life at GUST has a...Read more
Student life
As well as its growing reputation for research and employability, GUST is known for providing an active social life with over 15 student clubs which host activities throughout the year. These all provide opportunities for students to develop their communication, social and leadership skills in a setting beyond the classroom. The Office of Student Life at GUST has a vision to “create a dynamic and healthy learning environment” to prepare graduates for a positive future, empowering them to achieve both personal and professional goals. Read lessTuition fees
Domestic Students
International Students
Rankings & Ratings
Gulf University for Science and Technology is one of the top private universities in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is ranked #851-900 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS Sustainability Ranking
Full-time MBA Rankings - Middle East and Africa
Ranking criteria
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS Sustainability Ranking
Full-time MBA Rankings - Middle East and Africa
QS World University Rankings
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Campus locations
Kuwait City Campus Campus
Gulf University for Science and Technology
Masjid Al Aqsa Street, Mubarak Al-Abdullah
Kuwait City
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Kuwait Ministry of Private Education Scholarships
Fully-funded government scholarships that cover tuition expenses for the duration of a GUST programme.- GUST Scholarships
GUST Scholarships cover full payment of tuition fees (maximum KD 2,250 per semester) or a specific percentage of tuition fees. Terms and conditions apply.In addition to these scholarships, GUST offers a number of additional scholarships including the Mission Scholarship for GUST graduates from Kuwait to complete master’s and PhD programmes in the United States.
Study abroad scholarships are also available for GUST students to complete summer study programmes at George Washington University in Washington D.C. and at the University of Missouri-St Louis.