Kuwait — Ranking
3 best universities in Kuwait in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
1
Gulf University for Science and Technology
Average rank: #451
No. 1Gulf University for Science and Technology
Kuwait's first private university, American-style, known for business, computing and engineering.
EconomicsComputer Science+10
Private
6,300 KWD/yr
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No. 2Kuwait University
Kuwait's first public university, offering a broad range of programmes from medicine to law and the sciences.
Civil EngineeringNursing+37
Public
3,000 KWD/yr
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No. 3American University of the Middle East
Major private university in Egaila, renowned for its engineering and business administration colleges.
Civil EngineeringChemical Engineering+11
Private
7,200 KWD/yr
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