As outlined in the initial GUST concept plan, “GUST believes that it is both possible and desirable to establish an American-style, accredited, degree-granting university with campus locations in Kuwait.”
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العنوان : غرب مشرف-منطقة مبارك العبد الله بلوك5
الهاتف : 25307000
الفاكس : 25307030
As outlined in the initial GUST concept plan, “GUST believes that it is both possible and desirable to establish an American-style, accredited, degree-granting university with campus locations in Kuwait.”
GUST will accomplish these goals by developing and maintaining a “student first” attitude and by providing a positive, creative work environment that respects diversity, new ideas and hard work.
GUST is committed to providing a distinctive education that emphasizes:
Academic excellence
A liberal education base
Academic programs designed to ensure student success
Use of continual advances in information technology
During the development phase, the GUST Planning Committee visited universities throughout the Middle East and the United States to identify the appropriate characteristics of a new university in Kuwait. Based on this analysis, UMSL was identified as a strong university with educational activities in the Middle East, and during the GUST planning phase, a long-term cooperative agreement was signed. Consequently, the GUST degree programs and philosophy are modeled on those of UMSL which include a strong general education component combined with specialized education in the various degree disciplines.
GUST focuses on preparing creative thinkers who can take a leadership role in developing the nation as it progresses into the new millennium. GUST recognizes the importance of understanding the rapidly changing world in which we live, developing information processing and abstraction skills, becoming more understanding of diverse cultures and building a strong “inner core” of basic values appropriate to the development of the local society.
As the first private university in Kuwait, GUST has responded to the growing need for Western-style education within the Kuwaiti Islamic cultural setting. As a responsible member of the community, GUST is committed to ensuring that students are able to succeed in their educational endeavors.
With the opening of the new campus in Mishref, GUST is committed to allocating considerable resources to developing a “state-of-the-art” campus system with the latest information technology supported by a “we care” approach to each individual student’s learning needs.
In summary, GUST strives to imbue an appreciation of learning for its own sake, to encourage students to become life-long learners, and to adapt readily to the constantly changing environment of the 21st century.
GUST Mission Statement
To enrich the cultural, intellectual, academic and technological movement in the Kuwaiti, Gulf and Arab society.
To meet the needs of the labor market for professionals and technicians by providing manpower whose qualifications are consistent with its expectations.
To participate in the continuous development of the community by undertaking academic research and field studies, and providing advice and experience to private and government bodies through participation in setting up technology parks.
To contribute to the development of manpower capabilities through continuous educational programs and rehabilitation.
To cooperate with similar institutions at a national, regional and international level.