Australian University Kuwait

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Australian University
الجامعة الاسترالية في الكويت
Type Private
Established2004
Location, ,
Kuwait

29°16′31″N48°3′3″E / 29.27528°N 48.05083°E / 29.27528; 48.05083
Colours    Orange and blue
MascotKINGaroo
Website www.au.edu.kw
Australian University Kuwait

The Australian University (AU) is a university in Kuwait. [1]

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History

The university was established in 2004 under the name of “Australian College of Kuwait” as one of the first private universities operated in the State of Kuwait. It was offered in conjunction with partnership with certain Australian universities[ which? ] allowing Kuwaiti student to obtain Australian-style higher education in Kuwait. [1]

Degree and diploma offerings

AU offers degree and diploma programs in engineering, [2] business, aviation and maritime studies.

Students can study for a 4 year bachelor’s degrees or a 2 year diploma. The school also allows students to pursue a 2+2 program where they first earn a diploma followed by two additional years to complete a degree. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Practice Makes Perfect at ACK" . newspapers.com. Our World. 19 Mar 2013. p. K4. Retrieved 10 June 2025 via USA Today.
  2. "An Australian Education". newspapers.com. Our World. 18 Nov 2014. p. K6 via USA Today.