Australian College of Kuwait (ACK)

The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) was established to provide internationally recognized and accredited experiential education and training to the Business, Engineering, Aviation and Maritime sectors. It was licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education under Amiri Decree 141/2003 and commenced operation in October 2004.

Since then, ACK has grown to become one of the leading educational institutions in Kuwait, strongly contributing to the employment sector and continuing to produce knowledgeable, skilled and professional candidates for Kuwait’s growing economy.

ACK respects the importance not only of academic qualifications but also industry recognition. The college is therefore proud that the School of Engineering has received unconditional accredited status from the professional body, Engineers Australia, which provides both academic and professional accreditation services. Currently the School of Business is progressing with accreditation candidature through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The School of Business at ACK offers a unique and innovative curriculum to prepare students for modern business practice. We implement PBL, Project Based Learning which qualifies our graduates with practical experience that makes them ready to work. It encourages students to carry on a life-long learning process, integrate business applications within a team environment, and adopt faster interdisciplinary thinking. ACK's Business programs provide students with a solid entrepreneurial education and vast career opportunities. Our students have access to fully equipped computer labs, open-area, private meeting/study facilities and to full-service library. We are passionate about culture of care. Our programs cover business management, marketing and communications, human resources, leadership and entrepreneurship.

The School of Engineering at ACK offers a unique and innovative curriculum to prepare students for modern engineering practice. Project Based Learning encourages students to carry on a life-long learning process, to integrate engineering applications within a team environment, and to adopt faster interdisciplinary thinking. ACK's Engineering programs provide students with a solid engineering education and vast career opportunities.

The School of Engineering is currently undergoing progressive change, growth, and development to improve the education and experiences of our engineering students. Our laboratory and classroom facilities are being updated and enhanced. Our student population is increasing. Our units are continuously evaluated and revised to ensure the most appropriate content and instructional methods. All of the changes, however, are directed toward our most fundamental tried-and-true goal: to apply a personal touch to the development of excellent engineering students. It is truly an exciting time to be part of ACK engineering family, and even better times are yet to come. At the School of Engineering you'll learn to think logically, deal with uncertainty and change in the discipline, work with technology in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, communicate effectively and collaborate with other students, all within a supportive community.

The ACK Library promotes the mission of the college by serving the curricular information needs of ACK students, faculty and staff, and where possible, their broader needs for knowledge and information. The Library anticipates and strives to utilize innovations in education and technology, and responds to the evolving curriculum. The efforts of every member of the Library staff are committed to the ultimate objective of providing the highest possible quality of service. To these ends, the library selects, acquires, processes, organizes and maintains library materials appropriate to the academic and cultural interests in the ACK community. The Library facilitates access to information and materials through the provision of a wide variety of services. The Library provides an environment conducive and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) by providing electronic resources, computers, printers, scanners and the needed software to every patron which makes it a perfect Electronic Learning Center (ELC) in addition to study and reading facilities. The Library teaches students to find information independently so they may perform their tasks as well-informed members of society.

ACK is proud to bring the finest international higher learning standards to Kuwait. The Australian Experiential Education System has become a world leader in the delivery of quality applied education. This system specializes in enabling students to achieve practical skills and knowledge whilst helping them to develop attitudes that will assist them in the work place. Graduates from ACK are equipped with the knowledge, skills and also attitude required for developing, maintaining and excelling in their professional careers.