American University of Kuwait

Private university in Salmiya, Kuwait

American University of Kuwait

الجامعة الأمريكية في الكويت

Motto| علم فكر إرتقاء

Motto in English

| Learn • Think • Become
Type| Private
Established| By Amiri Decree 139 in 2003
President| Dr. Rawda Awwad
Undergraduates| Over 6000 graduates
Location|

Salmiya

Kuwait

29°20′38″N 48°4′59″E﻿ / ﻿29.34389°N 48.08306°E﻿ / 29.34389; 48.08306
Campus| Urban
Colors|

garnet and gold

Mascot| Wolf Pack
Website| www.auk.edu.kw

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) (Arabic: الجامعة الأمريكية في الكويت) is a private liberal arts institution located in Salmiya, Kuwait. Founded in 2003, AUK officially opened its doors to students, faculty, and the public in September 2004. The university follows the American model of higher education, emphasizing a well-rounded, liberal arts curriculum. AUK maintains a close relationship with Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, as its international partner. The current President of AUK is Dr. Rawda Awwad.

## Campus

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The AUK campus is situated in Salmiya, one of Kuwait's most vibrant and cosmopolitan districts. The campus features spacious, modern classrooms; advanced computer, science, and language labs; an administration building; a state-of-the-art library; as well as a variety of cafes, restaurants, shops, and recreational courts.

To ensure the safety of its community, AUK provides 24-hour security services. The athletic facilities include tennis, padel, basketball, and volleyball courts, along with a soccer field and a fitness center.

The American University of Kuwait

## Faculty and staff

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The American University of Kuwait boasts a diverse faculty from Canada, the US, the UK, Kuwait, and other regions around the globe. Distinctively, AUK offers a Student Worker Program, which allows students to work across various departments. This program provides opportunities for students to engage in a range of tasks, from administrative support to contributing to departmental initiatives.

## Degree programs

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* B.B.A. in Accounting
* B.B.A. in Marketing
* B.B.A. in Finance
* B.B.A. in Management
* B.B.A. in Economics
* B.B.A. in Human Resource Management
* B.S. in Computer Science
* B.S. in Information Systems
* B.E. in Computer Engineering
* B.E. in Electrical Engineering
* B.E. in Systems Engineering
* B.A. in Communication and Media Studies
* B.A. in English Language and Literature
* B.A. in Graphic Design
* B.A. in International Relations
* B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences with a concentration in Anthropology

## See also

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* AUC Press
* Cairo International Model United Nations
* American University of Sharjah (AUS)
* American University of Beirut (AUB)
* American University of Iraq - Sulaimani (AUI)
* American University in Dubai (AUD)
* List of universities in Kuwait

## References

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Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* Israel
* United States