| Algonquin College Kuwait | |
| Established: | 2015 |
| Type: | Private |
| Chairman: | Saud Jafar |
| President: | David McHardy |
| City: | Al-Naseem |
| State: | Jahra |
| Country: | Kuwait |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Affiliations: | ACCC, AUCC, CBIE, Polytechnics Canada |
Algonquin College Kuwait is a private post-secondary institution in Kuwait specializing in information technology, business and entrepreneurship.[1] 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 Governorate. The Private Universities Council approved detailed construction plans in 2012. The senior management team was hired in 2014.
The campus is located in Al-Naseem, west of Kuwait city. It opened in the fall of 2015. It consists of 3 interconnected buildings for administration, services, and academic space. There are external sports facilities and covered parking spaces.[1]
ProgramsThe 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.