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American University of the Middle East
(AUM)
About
The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,014
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =193 | 69.5 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =877 | 30.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,101 | 30.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of American University of the Middle East?
American University of the Middle East's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =616, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =1,592.
When was American University of the Middle East founded?
American University of the Middle East was founded in 2007.
What are the top subjects at American University of the Middle East?
Top subjects at American University of the Middle East include: Accounting & Finance, Social Sciences & Management, Business & Economics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Business & Management Studies.
Where is American University of the Middle East located?
American University of the Middle East is located in Al ‘Uqaylah, Kuwait.