Osama Alfalah

Gulf University for Science and Technology

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as the first private university in Kuwait, and has set itself apart by attaining five international accreditations for its colleges and programs. GUST also houses a One Stop Student Advising Center, center for professional advancement, comprehensive library, Global Studies Center, and the Gulf Financial Center. It offers six different scholarships and has partnerships with 13 different universities worldwide. In 2017, GUST was ranked 49th among almost 1000 universities in the Arab world by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings, and was the only private university from Kuwait to make the list. GUST continues to focus on moving forward and developing its programs and research output for the benefit of its students, faculty, and community.