2005
Agreement signed with IIT Delhi for curriculum development.
Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST) is a private university, licensed by Decree No. 106 of 2008 by the Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait and started its operation in 2016. KCST offers high technology bachelor programs.
We are already the default University of Technology in Kuwait known for innovation, high focus research and quality of teaching. KCST was the only academic institution in Kuwait to support the medical staff on the frontlines with over 7000 made@kcst face shields during COVID-19.
KCST has academic agreements with world-renowned universities for curriculum development including IIT Delhi for the Engineering and City, University of London Cass Business School for the Business Management. In addition, it has established strong collaboration ties with international institutions such as Kanagawa Institute of Technology (Japan), Edith Cowan University (Australia) and the University of California, Chicco (USA).
KCST Research Position in Kuwait & Middle East
Read moreKCST achieves ABET Accreditation for its Engineering Programs for the maximum of 9 years
Read moreKCST honored by a visit of His Excellency Ambassador Osama Shaltout, Ambassador of Egypt to Kuwait
Read moreKCST-KSF Nano Satellite (CubeSat) Project
Read moreKCST was honored by a visit of Kuwait National Security Bureau.
Read moreHuawei KCST ICT Academy 5G Lab Opening Ceremony
Read moreAgreement signed with IIT Delhi for curriculum development.
Private Universities Council (PUC) initial approvals
2011-2015 Campus Construction
January- Great initiation
4 October 2015 - 1st KCST President takes office
21 October 2015 - PUC approval of KCST buildings
20 November 2015 - PUC approval to open admissions to students
17 January 2016 first foundation semester
29 June 2016 first Board of Trustees
9 September 2016 (Fall 2016/17) First degree semester started with 340 students.
29 March 2019 Expansion application submitted to PUC
25 September 2019 ? Fablab created
10-11 November 2019 CERC 2019 Conference held
2-3 February 2020 IEEE 5G & IoT Summit Held @ KCST
March 2020 Institutional Accreditation Report submitted to PUC
June 2020 ABET Accreditation started
July 2020 New Campus Architectural designs completed and approved