The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has the Institutional accreditation from the Private Universities Council of Kuwait (PUC).
The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has successfully obtained global accreditation having completed the
International Quality Review (IQR) by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Based in UK, QAA
is a world-leading quality agency with unmatched experience of providing impartial regulatory and collaborative
quality assurance and enhancement.
IQR is a rigorous process, which benchmarks global higher education institutions against international quality
assurance standards set out in Part 1 of the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European
Higher Education Area (ESG).
The New England Commission of Higher Education has determined that the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is eligible to proceed with an application for candidacy for accreditation within two years. The American University of the Middle East will undergo the Candidacy visit on September 21-24, 2025. Invitation for Public Comments is available here.
A determination of eligibility is not candidacy or accreditation, nor does it indicate a likelihood of eventual accreditation. Questions about eligibility and the accreditation process should be directed to the President of the Commission.
New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
Direct line to Commission offices: (781) 425-7785
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ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has achieved international accreditations for its academic programs.
The ÍøÆسԹϒs College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the world’s largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. AACSB Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide and it has been awarded to less than 6 percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs.
The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Bachelor of Science degree programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, which is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï continues its plans and preparations towards receiving the ABET accreditation for the remaining offered majors at the College of Engineering and Technology.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is ranked as the Top university in Kuwait by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is ranked the first university in Kuwait in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
This new release places ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï #611-620 globally, advancing from the previous position of #671-680.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is ranked first in Kuwait in two broad subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025:
Engineering and Technology and Social Sciences and Management.
Engineering and Technology has been ranked 278 globally, 17th in the Arab World, and 11th in the GCC
Social Sciences and Management has been ranked 193 globally, 5th in the Arab World, and 4th in GCC
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is ranked the first university in Kuwait and advanced to #23 in the Arab Region in the QS Arab Region
University Rankings 2025.
These regional rankings reveal the strength of higher education across the Arab region and are an important
benchmark for Universities in the Arab World.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has been awarded 5+ Stars overall in QS Stars Rating System by the Intelligence Unit at Quacquarelli
Symonds.
The University is also awarded multiple 5 stars, which is the highest rating, in the following criteria:
Teaching, Employability, Academic development, Global Engagement, Facilities, Social Impact, Inclusiveness, and
Arts.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is ranked the first university in Kuwait in THE World University Rankings 2025.
The University marked its entry to this ranking with a position #401-500 globally, reaching Top 500 in the
world.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is ranked the first in Kuwait in two main subjects in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025:
Business and Economics, and Engineering.
Business and Economics has been ranked #201-250 globally, 5th in the Arab World, and 4th in the GCC.
Engineering has been ranked #301-400 globally, 16th in the Arab World, and 15th in the GCC.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is ranked the first university in Kuwait in THE Arab University Rankings 2024.
These regional rankings reveal the strength of higher education across the Arab region and are an important
benchmark for Universities in the Arab World.
The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit on September 21-24, 2025, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC).
The New England Commission of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 220 institutions in the six-state New England region as well as several American-style institutions overseas.
The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï became eligible to apply for Candidacy in Spring 2024. Candidacy is not accreditation, nor does it assure eventual accreditation. Candidacy is a formal affiliation with the New England Commission of Higher Education. It indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation.
For the past year and a half, the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission's Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.
Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.
Public Comments must be received by September 24, 2025. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered.
