Gulf University for Science and Technology
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| Motto | Universitas in omne tempus. |
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Motto in English | A University for Life. |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2002 |
| President | Prof. Bassam Alameddine |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Pioneer Blue |
| Nickname | Falcons |
| Website | gust.edu.kw |
Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST) is the first private university established in Kuwait. It has a dual-enrollment agreement with the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
OVERVIEWS
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is an education institution established in the year 2002 as the first private University in the State of Kuwait. GUST holds strong commitment and planning to academic excellence and community engagement. The University’s programs are internationally accredited for foundation, undergraduate, and graduate programs.
HISTORY
The development was facilitated and shaped by the Private Universities Decree, No. 34, issued by the State of Kuwait in 2000, resulting in the establishment of a temporary campus with the necessary infrastructure in Hawally. In 2002, the issuance of Amiri Decree, No. 156, completed the legal establishment of GUST as the first private university in the State of Kuwait and permitted the start of the first academic year in 2002-2003.
GUST has continually improved and expanded its educational and organizational capacities while steadily increasing its enrollments. At its first commencement ceremony in June 2007, GUST conferred degrees on approximately four hundred graduates, many of whom were eagerly received by the leading business sectors in the state of Kuwait.
PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
| DEPARTMENTS | PROGRAMS |
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| Department of Computer Sciences |
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| Department of English |
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| Department of Mass Communication & Media |
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| Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences | |
| Department of Humanities & Social Sciences |
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
| DEPARTMENTS | PROGRAMS |
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| Department of Accounting & Management Information System |
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| Department of Economics & Finance |
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| Department of Business Administration |
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
| DEPARTMENTS | PROGRAMS |
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| Department of Engineering Management |
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| Department of Computer Engineering |
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| Department of Electrical Engineering |
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FOUNDATION PROGRAM UNIT
| DEPARTMENTS | PROGRAMS |
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| English Foundation Unit |
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| Math Foundation Unit |
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GUST CAMPUS, FACILITIES & SERVICES
Modern and Inspiring
The Mishref campus expresses GUST’s vision of Higher Education in Kuwait and provides the most up-to-date facilities with an environment for active learning. Having its special emphasis upon science and technology, GUST’s buildings give a strong and positive impression in terms of image, functionality, accessibility, and appearance. The architecture uses modern technology to reinforce the contributions made by the Arab and Islamic World to modern civilization.
The first phase 39,900 m 2 of the campus was completed in 2007 and accommodates up to 3547 students. The second phase 7,000 m2 of the campus was completed in 2022 and accommodates additional 540 students. The campus phases will later expand the University to accommodate more students
The campus includes state-of-the-art facilities that provide an enabling environment for students, faculty and staff to grow and develop their academic and non-academic capabilities:
- Football field and Padel courts: The football field is recognized by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). The university also has three padel courts located next to the football field.
- Gym and multi-sport courts: The Physical Fitness and Health Center facility includes an exercise gymnasium, squash courts, basketball court, locker rooms, changing areas, shower facilities and a clinic.
- Bookstore: The GUST bookstore provides approved course textbooks, reference materials, and other supplies. Personal items, such as GUST monogrammed gifts are also available at the bookstore.
- Swimming pool: The Physical Fitness and Health Center facility includes a 25m indoor swimming pool, as per Olympic specifications, with an overlooking seating area for special events.
- Tutoring rooms: The university has five tutoring rooms, a total size of 240m2, that can accommodate 80 students.
- Auditorium: GUST’s Community Development and Training Center consists of five auditoriums, one with 500 seats and the other one with 200 seats with the other three having a capacity of 75 seats each.
- Discussion rooms: The GUST campus includes six discussion rooms for conducting group study and other group activities.
- Romanian Theatre: The Romanian Theater is an outdoor theatre that fits 4,000 seats and is mainly used for special events and seminars.
- Rest areas: The university has two rest areas located in between the wings, with a total area of 48m2 and can accommodate 30 students.
- Restaurants, cafes and convenience stores: Students can choose from several cafes and eating establishments located along the concourse on the ground floor, offering a wide variety of meals, snacks, and hot and cold drinks.
The Concourse
The three-story concourse runs north-south [N1] and east-west [W1] and is accessed from the two parking areas and central VIP entrance. It provides covered access to all academic and social activities and is considered a focal point for gathering, information, and social interaction.
Ground Floor
The Office of Admissions, Registration and Enrolment, One Stop Student Services Center (OSC), and the University Library - Learning Resources Center are all located near the VIP entrance. Also close to the VIP entrance are two 125-seat lecture theatres available for teaching and small-scale special presentations.
One Stop Student Services Center (OSC)
- OSC is the center that serves students in terms of academic advising where OSC Advisors offer assistance to students with educational planning, course selection, and other related academic requirements.
- Retention services are offered when your GPA falls below 2.00, you are at academic risk. Also always keep an eye on your MPA, since you will not be able to graduate if your MPA is below 2.00. Please contact your OSC advisor for guidance on how to raise your GPA/MPA.
- OSC offers academic support by Individual and group tutoring is available at the Tutoring Center for all undergraduate students.
- Disability Services are there for students who seek accommodations for disabilities are required to meet with the Disability Services team after being accepted a disability student.
- Personal counseling services are offered to all undergraduate students by a professional and certified counselor. The role of the counselor is to provide mentorship and guidance to students in need of social personal counseling.
GUST athletics
GUST offers athletic programs for men and women in the following sports:
- Men football (soccer) and GUST women football (soccer)
- Men handball
- Men volleyball and GUST women volleyball
- Men and women tennis
- Men and women table tennis
- Men and women basketball
- Men squash
The Falcons won the 4th annual UCC 2009 tournament organized every year between university teams.
GUST Music Club
The music club is composed of a group of students who play instruments including the oud, guitar, tabla, piano, drums, organ and violin. GUST Music Club has performed oriental, classical and traditional pieces for the GUST and larger Kuwaiti community. The GUST Music Club also took part in the activities of the Halla February festival and performed at GUST commencement celebrations.
GUST Art Club
The art club offers non-credit classes to GUST students with an interest in developing their artistic abilities. Classes include painting (gauche, water color, acrylic and oil), drawing and painting (on glass, ceramic, silk and wood), sketching, and decoupage. All classes are given in the North Campus. Materials and equipment are provided by GUST.
The club organizes annual art exhibitions for students and university staff, and has participated in off-campus art exhibitions including the Kuwaiti Art Association Exhibition, the Youth and Sports Ministry Exhibition, Al-Qurain Exhibition and the National Assembly Exhibition.
GUST IT Club
IT Club strengthens camaraderie among GUST students by providing activities that will help them improve their skills in technical areas relevant to the IT field.
College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences has five departments:[1]
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of English
- English, Linguistics[2]-Translation[3]
- English Literature[4]
- English Education
- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Department of Mass Communication and Multimedia
- Department Of Mathematics & Natural Sciences
College of Business Administration
- Undergraduate Degree Programs
The College of Business Administration comprises four departments: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics and Finance, and Management Information Systems (MIS), and six degree programs. GUST students are able to major in business fields including:[5]
- Accounting
- Business Administration with emphasis in one of the following areas:
- International Business
- Management and Organizational Behavior
- Marketing
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Graduate Degree Programs
- Master's Degree in Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
About
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is a comprehensive and rigorous program designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the dynamic business world. The MBA program offers a flexible and practical curriculum that covers essential business disciplines, including finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and strategy. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and real-world applications, students gain valuable insights into contemporary business challenges and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for effective decision-making. The program also emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and responsible business practices, equipping students with a strong sense of social responsibility.
GUST offers an MBA degree designed to meet your professional needs and goals. The MBA program at GUST is designed for risk-taking, challenging, and intelligently experienced people. People who seek to develop and grow in their career and bring out the confident leader within them. The MBA program has been developed to ensure that it meets the highest international standards with a local market flavor. The major learning outcomes of our MBA emphasize leadership, ethical standards, teamwork, and critical thinking. The curriculum will teach you how to use analytical outlines and tackle complex problems, which will help you progress in your career to earn your next promotion. Throughout the program's duration, you will experience being treated professionally with interest and responsiveness- by an approachable and collaborative faculty focused solely on developing your business and leadership skills. Our MBA program, which holds international accreditation, is specifically designed to meet the decision maker's strategic needs. It is worth mentioning that our program is the only MBA in Kuwait that provides twelve different concentration options for the students: Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Finance, Corporate Finance, Banking, Financial Technology (FinTech), Management, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Analytics, Human Resources and Marketing.
The mission of the program is to nurture competent entrepreneurial managers, responsible business professionals, skilled leaders, team players and ethical decision makers. Being a leading private institution committed to the utilization of state-of-the- art technology, GUST realizes the importance of the graduate studies and is dedicating itself to offering a quality MBA Program that is flexible, innovative and allows a degree of specialization that enables students to go to further graduate studies in top universities.
Objectives
- Train future leaders through integrated and researched methods of teaching.
- Provide a pioneering and knowledgeable environment.
- Focus on leadership and management in a high-tech, international marketplace.
- Enable students to reach their optimal academic and professional potential.
Accreditations
GUST’s College of Business Administration joined less than five percent of the world’s business programs to achieve the AACSB-International accreditation in 2014. GUST is the only premier private university in Kuwait to receive this esteemed recognition by AACSB, an institution that has been devoted to the advancement of management education for over 95 years. AACSB represents the highest achievement for all business schools.
Awards
GUST have proudly secured 12th place in QS MBA Rankings MENA Region and ranked in the 201-250 bracket worldwide.
Accreditations
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Research centers
The Global Studies Center at the Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait conducts and supports research on cross-national topics. It examines political, economic, social, and cultural matters from a global perspective. We organize seminars, invite researchers, and publish a bi-annual newsletter. The Arabian Gulf region is not the only focus of our research. We are happy to function as partners for any kind of academic event. |
At the Center for Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics (CAMB), we're at the forefront of groundbreaking research and collaborative endeavors. Situated at the Gulf University of Science and Technology (GUST) in Kuwait since 2016, CAMB has established itself as a hub for cutting-edge exploration at the intersection of computational sciences, engineering, biosciences, economics, finance, and chemistry. |
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research (CTLR) is an educational center aims to spread the culture of knowledge and community service through different educational programs. |
Get acquainted with the Financial Center of GUST University! We are a vibrant hub of knowledge, expertise, and innovation. Discover more about our mission & vision, objectives and dedicated committee, as well as how we are shaping the future of financial education. Your journey into the realm of finance starts here. |
Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED), was established in June 2021 in alignment with the Graduate Studies & Research office objectives and its goals to support all types of research programs in various research areas. The main objective of the Center for Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) is to conduct applied and policy-relevant research across a range of sustainable energy and environment topics, in addition to enhancing and supporting the economic development of the state of Kuwait. |
The Functional Materials Group was founded in 2012 by professor Bassam Alameddine and it focuses on designing novel organic and inorganic polymer materials for various applications, namely, gas storage and separation, environmental remediation, supramolecular systems, and optoelectronics. |
Notable Alumni
Campus facilities and services
Buildings and grounds
The first phase of the Mishref campus was completed in 2007 and accommodates up to 3,400 students. Later phases will expand the University to accommodate more than 5,500 students. In Phase 2, the concourse will be extended for additional classrooms and other facilities including a multi-story structured parking garage.
The concourse
The three-story concourse runs north-south [N1] and east-west [W1] and is accessed from the two parking areas and central VIP entrance. It provides covered access to all academic and social activities and is considered a focal point for gathering, information and social interaction.
Ground floor
The Office of Admissions and Registration, Student Information Services (SIS), Public Relations and Marketing, and the University Library – Learning Resources Center are located near the VIP entrance. Also close to the VIP entrance are two 125 seat lecture theaters available for teaching as well as for small-scale special presentations. Prayer rooms are located near the main entrances.
Parking and campus access
Limited covered parking is available for students near the north and west entrances. Part of the north parking lot is reserved for faculty and staff during regular university working hours. Other non-covered parking is also available. Access to the campus is provided from two main gates by smart cards, and a license plate recognition system.
Sports facilities
The Physical Fitness and Health Center is connected to the north concourse at the ground and the first levels. The facility includes a 25 m indoor swimming pool with an overlooking seating area for special events. It contains an indoor basketball and volleyball court with seating area and digital score board.
Professional Advancement and Continuing Education
GUST's Professional Advancement and Continuing Education (PACE) is connected to the main concourse. The center provides conference and training facilities for the community. It consists of two auditoria, one with 500 seats and one with 200 seats, with committee rooms and space for exhibitions and events.
Technology at GUST
The IT infrastructure has adopted Category 7 cable technology. Every seat in every classroom, laboratory and auditorium has a hard-wired connection to the internet. The wireless internet environment is provided throughout the buildings and external landscaped courtyards. By means of the IT set-up, faculty are able to control both the teaching media and the environmental conditions. The IT system also supports building management and security facilities throughout the campus.[6]
- Computer laboratories
There are six computer laboratories located throughout the campus. These labs contain a variety of hardware, including printing and scanning capabilities, academic software, and high-speed access to the internet. A fiber optic networking infrastructure supports the computer labs and provides wireless network connectivity.[6]
- Information Technology Department Support Services
The Information Technology Department Support Services Division provides technical support for GUST students, faculty, and staff. The division maintains the computer labs and network and determines the GUST IT hardware and software requirements. It manages the GUST network security systems, oversees the wireless network system, and provides user accounts and e-mail services.[6]
See also
References
- ^ [1] Archived September 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Linguistics
- ^ Translation
- ^ Literature
- ^ College of Business Administration | Archived 2010-07-23 at the Wayback Machine. Gust.edu.kw. Retrieved on 2010-10-21.
- ^ a b c Information Technology (IT) at GUST | Archived 2010-06-05 at the Wayback Machine. Gust.edu.kw. Retrieved on 2010-10-21.
