About AUK

The exterior of the American University of Kuwait.

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, coeducational liberal arts institution.

AUK enriches society by fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership.

AUK enriches society by fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership.

The Dartmouth-AUK collaboration reflects both institutions’ commitment to advancing liberal arts education.

The Dartmouth-AUK collaboration reflects both institutions’ commitment to advancing liberal arts education.

American University of Kuwait (AUK)

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education, founded in Kuwait in 2003. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods, and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. English is the language of instruction.

  • Founded: 2003
  • Type: Private, Four-Year, Liberal Arts 
  • Students (Fall 2018): 2419; Undergraduate: 2219; Intensive English Program: 200
  • Divisions: College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Economics, and College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
  • Calendar: Semester system 
  • Motto: Learn, Think, Become 
  • Colors: Maroon & Gold 
  • Mascot: Wolfpack

Mailing Address & Contact Information

The American University of Kuwait
15 Salem Al Mubarak St, Salmiya District
Phone: (+965) 2224 8399, Ext. 3011
Fax: (+965) 2224 - 8376
Email: info@auk.edu.kw

Dartmouth College

  • Founded: 1769 
  • Type: Four-year private liberal arts
  • Affiliation: Ivy League
  • Students: Approximately 4,400 undergraduates, 2,100 graduates 
  • Divisions: Undergraduate College with more than 50 departments and programs; graduate schools of Arts and Sciences, medicine, engineering, and business
  • Calendar: Year-round, four-term
  • Motto: Vox clamantis in deserto ("a voice crying out in the wilderness")
  • Color: Dartmouth Green
  • Nickname: Big Green
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