Al Zahra University

Al Zahra University

Al Zahra University attracts top-tier faculty talent who are fully supported in their efforts to conduct high-quality research. One of Al Zahra University ’s key strategic goals is to enhance the quality, relevance and impact of research and intellectual contribution by faculty and students. Al Zahra University has 9 colleges including the brand new College of Medicine. Currently, AU offers 36 programs – 22 undergraduate and 14 graduate – all of which are accredited by the Kuwait Ministry of Education.

Established in 1988 as the first private university in the GCC, Al Zahra University (AU) also was the first university in the Kuwait to admit expatriate students. Our institution continues to be a pioneer for inclusion, innovation, and social impact. In 2020, Al Zahra University became one of the first six higher education institutions in the world to receive global accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), UK’s independent body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education.

The 2021 QS World University Rankings lists AU as one of the top 750 universities globally with the 4th most international students and 6th most international faculty among institutions worldwide! The “Top 50 Under 50” QS Rankings names AU as one of the top 150 young universities anywhere. Even our distinct location is ranked by QS as the 60^th best student destination on the planet. In 2019, we were awarded “Five QS Stars” in the categories of Social Responsibility, Inclusiveness and Learning Environment.

Each of AU’s 22 undergraduate and 14 graduate programs offer academic rigor as well as hands-on experience. Our 9 colleges are focused on putting imaginations into action for the greater good. Our multinational faculty are experts in their fields, with ever-increasing research capacity. Over the last two years, six AU programs have earned prestigious international accreditations. Read about all our rankings and accreditations here.

In addition to conferring valuable degrees that lead to meaningful careers, we believe our role is to foster every student’s innate sense of curiosity and to inspire lifelong learning. Our global network of 38,000+ alumni is inventing the future right now.

AU is a global university in a local community with constant mobility! Our diverse and inclusive cohort of students and faculty travel across the Kuwait – and around the world – to learn, teach, and make a positive impact.

What sets us apart from other institutions is this unique culture of innovation and compassion. We make a difference with our hearts as well as our minds.

Our motto is “Make it Happen” and we deliver on that message every day!