51福利社

Accreditation and Ranking

Institutional Accreditation


Private Universities Council of Kuwait (PUC)

The American University of the Middle East has the Institutional accreditation from the Private Universities Council of Kuwait (PUC).


QAA Global Accreditation

The American University of the Middle East 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).





Programmatic Accreditation


51福利社 has achieved international accreditations for its academic programs.


AACSB Accreditation

The American University of the Middle East’s 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.



ABET Accreditation

The American University of the Middle East’s Bachelor’s degree programs in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical 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.



The American University of the Middle East’s Bachelor’s degree program in Telecommunications and Networking Technology (TNT) has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, which is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.



51福利社 continues its plans and preparations towards receiving the ABET accreditation for the remaining offered majors at the College of Engineering and Technology.




Ranking


51福利社 is ranked as the Top university in Kuwait by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).


QS World University Rankings 2025

51福利社 is ranked the first university in Kuwait in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

This new release places 51福利社 #611-620 globally, advancing from the previous position of #671-680.



QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

51福利社 is ranked the first in Kuwait in two broad subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Engineering and Technology and Social Sciences and Management.

Engineering and Technology has been ranked 320 globally, 15th in the Arab World, and 9th in the GCC.

Social Sciences and Management has been ranked 255 globally, 6th in the Arab World, and 4th in GCC.



QS Arab Region University Rankings 2025

51福利社 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.



QS Stars Rating

51福利社 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.



THE World University Rankings 2025

51福利社 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.



THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025

51福利社 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.



THE Arab University Rankings 2024

51福利社 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.



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