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Kuwait University
(KU)
About
Kuwait University is a public university located in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 851 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 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
- 29,943
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 73 : 27
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-520 | - | 2023 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =549 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =959 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,110 | 39.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kuwait University?
Kuwait University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,072.
When was Kuwait University founded?
Kuwait University was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at Kuwait University?
Top subjects at Kuwait University include: Library & Information Management, Petroleum Engineering, Clinical Medicine, Dentistry, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Where is Kuwait University located?
Kuwait University is located in Kuwait City, Kuwait.