University Publications

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors by applying the rules of AUK and other laws as enforced by the State of Kuwait.

The online AUK catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements. The most recent version is shown first, followed by the older version.

The official Admissions Application Packet for applying to the University. It provides an overall look at AUK admissions requirements and documents, GPA requirements, personal essay, and a medical disclosure form.

The Finance Brochure is an annual publication from the Finance Department. The Finance Brochure includes all the necessary financial information, which includes Tuition & Fees breakdown, enrollment deposit, payment options, information on AUK Scholarships, information of the De-registration process of courses for non-payment of tuition, refunds, and payment holds. This publication is in both English and Arabic. 

The Alumni Magazine aims to highlight AUK alumni's achievements in their professional fields, educational journey, and advancements in their personal growth. It is also a reliable source for updates on the office of Alumni Affairs & Career Development services and events, and an opportunity for alumni to stay up to date with their alma mater.


The 'AUK Chronicle' is a fully licensed magazine dedicated primarily to issues of Higher Education in Kuwait and the region. Published on a quarterly basis, it features editorials and opinions, research articles and subjects of concern to Higher Education. The aim is to give Higher Education a voice and forum whereby achievements, challenges, and debated issues can be published and discussed openly in an effort to further improve our knowledge and implementation of Higher Education. The AUK Chronicle is open to all faculty, staff, and other personnel working in the Academia sector, as well as major corporate stakeholders to take part by sharing their research and articles and ensuring that Higher Education attains the appropriate attention as a tool of social change.

The Student Planner and Handbook is designed to help AUK students stay organized by providing space for a planner, student resources to help students understand the resources available to them, as well as the Student Codes of Conduct which outlines the students’ rights as well as responsibilities. The Handbook also provides extras such as helpful numbers, restaurant guide, notes section, and calendar sticker tags, and a campus map.

The AUK Occasional Papers publish articles and contributions concerning the liberal arts education and business in the Gulf or Middle Eastern contexts. Articles on the value of humanistic education in the application to business in the Arabian Gulf region will be considered as well as contributions on communities or regions of the world that have strong ties with the Arabian Gulf. Because of its interdisciplinary nature, AUK Occasional Papers does not accept technical or highly specialized material, nor does it publish in the areas of administration or training.

Voice serves as the main media for information and communication among students and the overall campus community. It is also a means of ensuring an environment of academic freedom and freedom of expression. Students who work on the magazine are provided with reporting, editorial, and management experience, and are expected to observe the established standards of professional journalism.

Past Issues

The AUK Kuwait Review is an art and literary journal that is published annually at AUK. It features fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, graphic art, photography, drawings and illustrations. All published material showcases the talents of writers and artists in the AUK community.