The American University of Kuwait Computer Science Program Renewed by ABET

AUK bachelor’s degree program in computer science has been renewed by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.  
 
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
 
Commenting on this achievement, the dean of the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences at AUK, Dr. Mohammed El Abd, stated, “This milestone is more than just a recognition of our past and present efforts; it is also a promise for the future. With this renewal, our program is poised to continue its tradition of excellence, offering our students a competitive edge in their academic and professional pursuits. It will also enhance our ability to attract top-tier faculty and students, further enriching the educational environment here at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.”  
 
In response to the growing demand for expertise in AI and Cybersecurity, AUK’s computer science program offers a cutting-edge curriculum that integrates foundational knowledge with advanced topics in these fields. Students are provided with hands-on experiences through research projects, internships, and industry partnerships, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions. 

Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance.
 
Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities, and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines.
 
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization with ISO 9001:2015 certification. It currently accredits 4,564 programs at 895 colleges and universities in 40 countries and areas.
 
 
More information about ABET, its member societies and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.  
 
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and co-educational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning.  
 
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) currently offers 16-degree programs in various academic disciplines. AUK received its institutional accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) in Kuwait in 2006. The College of Business & Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business(AACSB); the College of Arts and Sciences is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE); its Bachelor of Arts in Design (concentration in graphic design) is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD); and the Intensive English Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA); the Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).  The Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
 
For more information about the accredited programs at AUK, please visit this link https://www.auk.edu.kw/about-auk/accreditation
 
 
 

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