Algonquin College - Kuwait

Algonquin College Kuwait
Type Private
Established 2015
Chairman Saud Jafar
President Dr. David McHardy
Location Al-Naseem, Jahra, Kuwait
Campus Urban
Colours Green and White          
Affiliations ACCC, AUCC, CBIE, Polytechnics Canada
Website ac-kuwait.edu.kw

Algonquin College Kuwait is a private post-secondary institution in Kuwait specializing in information technology and business. The college was authorized to operate in Kuwait by an Emiri Decree in October 2010. In September 2015, Algonquin College of Kuwait was established as a branch campus of Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. The Kuwaiti government allocated land to the college campus in Al-Naseem, Jahra Governarate. The Private Universities Council approved detailed construction plans in 2012. The senior management team was hired in 2014.

Campus The campus is located in Al-Naseem, west of Kuwait city on Ring Road 6. Campus construction began in April 2013 and Phase 1 was completed in the summer of 2015. It consists of 3 interconnected buildings for administration, services, and academic space. There are external sports facilities and covered parking spaces. In Phase 2 of construction, additional academic space and indoor sports facilities will be added. The area is mainly residential and newly developed with another community college scheduled to start construction in 2016. The new Kuwait University campus is under construction few kilometers to the east along Ring Road 6.

Programs The college offers a 2-year diploma in business and IT programs. Various pathways to a 4-year degree are available to students who meet minimum degree requirements and wish to continue their studies. Students graduating from the 2 year programs are issued 2 diplomas, one from the main campus in Ottawa and one from the Kuwaiti campus.

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