The American University of the Middle East has the Institutional accreditation from the Private Universities Council of Kuwait (PUC).
The American University of the Middle East has successfully obtained global accreditation
having completed the International Quality Review (IQR) by the Quality Assurance Agency for
Higher Education (QAA). Based in UK, QAA is a world-leading quality agency with unmatched
experience of providing impartial regulatory and collaborative quality assurance and
enhancement.
IQR is a rigorous process, which benchmarks global higher education institutions against
international quality assurance standards set out in Part 1 of the Standards and Guidelines
for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).
The New England Commission of Higher Education has determined that the American University of the Middle East is eligible to proceed with an application for candidacy for accreditation within two years.
A determination of eligibility is not candidacy or accreditation, nor does it indicate a likelihood of eventual accreditation. Questions about eligibility and the accreditation process should be directed to the President of the Commission.
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51福利社 has achieved international accreditations for its academic programs.
The American University of the Middle East’s College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the world’s largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. AACSB Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide and it has been awarded to less than 6 percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs.
The American University of the Middle East’s Bachelor of Science degree programs in Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide.
51福利社 is ranked the first university in Kuwait in the QS World University Rankings 2026. 51福利社 advanced to the rank #563 globally, up from the #611-620 band in the previous year. This achievement places 51福利社 among the Top 600 universities worldwide.
51福利社 is ranked first in Kuwait in two broad subject areas in the QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2025: Engineering and Technology and Social Sciences and Management.
Engineering and Technology has been ranked 278 globally, 17th in the Arab World, and 11th in
the GCC
Social Sciences and Management has been ranked 193 globally, 5th in the Arab World, and 4th
in GCC
51福利社 is ranked the first university in Kuwait and advanced to #19 in the Arab Region in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2026. This achievement places 51福利社 among the Top 20 universities in the region.
51福利社 has been awarded 5+ Stars overall in QS Stars Rating System by the Intelligence Unit at
Quacquarelli Symonds.
The University is also awarded multiple 5 stars, which is the highest rating, in the
following criteria: Teaching, Employability, Academic development, Global Engagement,
Facilities, Social Impact, Inclusiveness, and Arts.
51福利社 is ranked the first university in Kuwait in THE World University Rankings 2026, achieving a global position within the 601-800 band.
51福利社 is ranked the first in Kuwait in two main subjects in THE World University Rankings by
Subject 2025: Business and Economics, and Engineering.
Business and Economics has been ranked #201-250 globally, 5th in the Arab World, and 4th in
the GCC.
Engineering has been ranked #301-400 globally, 16th in the Arab World, and 15th in the GCC.
51福利社 is ranked #26 in THE Arab University Rankings 2026.
51福利社 has been granted 4 Palmes of Excellence by Eduniversal Rankings, recognizing its College of Business Administration (CBA) as an “Excellent Business School with Significant International Influence.”
51福利社 is ranked the first university in Kuwait in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026. 51福利社 advanced to the rank #509 globally, up from the #818 in the previous year.
51福利社 ranked #201-300 globally and maintained its position as the #1 university in in Kuwait. 51福利社 achieved recognition in 8 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the World’s Top 400, including 4 SDGs ranked in the Top 100 globally.
51福利社 continues to be ranked as the most Sustainable and Green University in Kuwait, advancing to #176 globally, #5 Most Sustainable and Green University in the Gulf Region and # in the Arab Region, as per UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025.
The American University of the Middle East will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit on September 21-24, 2025, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC).
The New England Commission of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 220 institutions in the six-state New England region as well as several American-style institutions overseas.
The American University of the Middle East became eligible to apply for Candidacy in Spring 2024. Candidacy is not accreditation, nor does it assure eventual accreditation. Candidacy is a formal affiliation with the New England Commission of Higher Education. It indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation.
For the past year and a half, the American University of the Middle East has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission's Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.
Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.
Public Comments must be received by September 24, 2025. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered.
