Admissions

The American University of Kuwait may offer non-degree admission to individuals who wish to take courses at AUK for personal or professional enrichment. Individuals admitted as non-degree students are to abide by the following rules and conditions: 

• May take a maximum of 12 undergraduate credits. 
• Must have a high school certificate or higher level of education recognized by the Ministry of Education in the State of Kuwait. 
• Must meet AUK’s English language proficiency requirements. 
• Are subject to AUK’s pre- and co-requisite requirements. 
• Are held to the same academic and student code of conduct standards, and tuition and fees as degree-seeking students. 

• Personal photo and a copy of the civil ID/passport. 
• Complete application form with a non-refundable application fee. 
• High school equivalency and official final high school transcript certified by the Kuwait Ministry of Education. 
• Proof of English proficiency (official TOEFL or IELTS scores). All applicants must meet the English proficiency requirement for admission purposes (see specific requirements listed above). 
• Typed personal essay composed by the applicant.

To apply for degree-seeking status, a non-degree student must:  

• Meet all AUK undergraduate admission requirements for the semester of intended admission. 
• Submit all appropriate application materials and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions. 
• Students may apply a maximum of 12 credit hours earned in courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher taken in non-degree status at AUK toward a degree program. 

Note: Non-degree students who earn a GPA below 2.0 while at AUK are subject to the University academic probation and dismissal policies. Non-degree students cannot transfer into the University until all holds are cleared.