Gulf University for Science and Technology
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Office of Student Life (OSL)
The Office of Student Life at the Gulf university for Science and technology is a dynamic hub dedicated to enriching student experiences through the management of events, bookings, and club activities. This department coordinates a wide range of campus events, from social gatherings to academic workshops, ensuring they run smoothly and meet students' needs. Additionally, it supports various student organizations by facilitating club registration, providing resources, and assisting with event planning. By fostering a vibrant campus community, the Office of Student Life plays a crucial role in enhancing student engagement and involvement
Athletics Department
The Athletics Department at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) plays a pivotal role in maintaining and overseeing the university's extensive sports facilities. This includes the management of the football field, multi-purpose court, fitness center, swimming pool, gym, and squash court, as well as three Padel courts. The department ensures that these facilities are kept in top condition, providing students and staff with high-quality spaces for physical activities and training. By focusing on the upkeep and enhancement of these resources, the Athletics Department supports the university's commitment to fostering a vibrant sports culture and promoting health and wellness within the campus community.
The Physical Fitness and Health Center as a part of the athletics department is connected to the north concourse at the ground and the first levels. The facility includes a 25m indoor swimming pool with an overlooking seating area for special events. In addition, the facility includes an exercise gymnasium, squash courts, locker rooms, changing areas, shower facilities and a clinic.
Externally, the department is instrumental in coordinating GUST's participation in competitive athletic events. The university competes in two major tournaments: the Universities Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK) and the Public Universities Council (PUC) tournament. GUST has established itself as a dominant force in both competitions, consistently achieving top rankings and setting records. For instance, during the 2023/2024 season, GUST clinched an impressive four out of eight first-place titles, a remarkable feat given the intense competition from over eleven universities. In addition to managing internal sports events, the Athletics Department organises training camps at renowned hotels in Kuwait and external training camps in European countries, with Spain being the most recent destination. These camps provide valuable training opportunities and exposure, further enhancing the university’s competitive edge
Parking & Campus Access
Parking is available for students near the entrance gate 1, 2, 3 entrances; a shuttle service is available to/from the parking facility. Access to the campus is provided from two main gates by means of student ID smart cards.
Sports Facilities
Community Development & Training Center
GUST’s Community Development and Training Center is connected to the main concourse and is easily accessible for the public. The center provides conference and training facilities for the community. It consists of two auditoria, one with 500 seats and the other with 200 seats, in addition to flexible committee/seminar rooms and ample space for exhibitions and events.
Prayer Rooms
Prayer Room facilities are located near the main entrances at ground and convenient places on first and second floors
Photocopying & Printing
A photocopying center is available for students from 8am–8pm at the University Library and all laboratories have access to networking printers for student use.
Food Services
Several cafes and eating establishments are located along the concourse on the ground floor and offer a variety of meals, snacks, and beverages.
Health Services
GUST provides health services at a clinic located in the Physical Fitness and Health Center (N6) and is operated in conjunction with a local hospital. The clinic offers medical assistance for routine checkups; however, patients with any serious medical concerns will be referred to a local hospital or specialized medical facilities.
Security
GUST has a comprehensive security system related to fire prevention, fire-fighting safety advice, and emergency evacuation procedures. The GUST campus is equipped with the latest safety equipment and security requirements which are monitored and reviewed on a regular basis. Entrance and exit of all people visiting GUST are monitored by security personnel, and identification is required to enter the premises. Campus facilities are also protected by closed-circuit television.
Plasma Screens
Plasma screens throughout the campus display notices of current events and are used to make official University announcements.
Special Needs Access
GUST is committed to providing a learning facility accessible to everyone and all campus facilities are equipped with the required access ramps and elevators.
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. Requests for special orders can also be made.
GUST COLLABORATION
GUST strives to promote and develop a wide range of educational opportunities for both students and faculty. GUST maintains international collaboration with top-ranked academic institutions and organizations around the world to establish formal partnerships and create opportunities for strategic cooperation. These arrangements assist GUST’s community as it continues to integrate into growing networks of global knowledge and continuous learning.
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. |
GUST RANKINGS
GUST places among the top 40 ranked universities in the Arab region in QS World Universities Rankings. GUST is awarded a 5+ QS Stars rating, a prestigious recognition that sets the university apart as the first institution in Kuwait to attain this distinction and one of only 25 universities worldwide to hold such a rating.
| Overall | ***** |
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| Academic Development | ***** |
| Employability | ***** |
| Facilities | ***** |
| Inclusiveness | ***** |
| Internationalization | ***** |
| Social Responsibility | ***** |
| Teaching | ***** |
GUST's outstanding performance in the QS World, QS Arab Region, and Times Higher Education World University Rankings solidifies its status as one of Kuwait's premier institutions for teaching and research.
GUST also holds a high position in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking. Alongside with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), GUST has secured a high position in THE Impact Rankings.
