The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a leading higher education institution established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM has two colleges: the College of Engineering and Technology and the College of Business Administration, in addition to a Liberal Arts Department and an English Preparatory Program.
The University offers world-class academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and is designed to provide an intellectually stimulating, engaging and student-centered environment that promotes authentic learning experiences within a fully integrated campus that serves as a model for sustainability.
AUM leadership and faculty have a comprehensive understanding of current and future opportunities and challenges, both locally and globally. This insight drives the university’s focus on shaping young future leaders who are well equipped to guide industries and economies toward new grounds in innovation and technology. To meet the evolving needs of the job market and various industries, AUM continuously updates and expands its academic offerings and horizons, ensuring that its majors stay aligned with the demands of the modern workforce.
The university has a cosmopolitan environment with faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 different countries, encouraging a culture of diversity that celebrates different educational and cultural backgrounds.
Alignment with ESG Framework
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and it is a framework used to evaluate how responsibly an institutions in these areas.
In alignment with the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability which evaluates to which extent institutions are demonstrating a commitment to a more sustainable existence, AUM is committed to provide information on its Environmental, Social and Good Governance practices.
AUM has been ranked #818 in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, advancing from the previous position of #901-920 in year 2024.
Moreover, AUM 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: Employability, Teaching, Academic development, Global Engagement, Facilities, Social Impact, Inclusiveness, and Arts.