Algonquin College Kuwait is a private post-secondary institution in Kuwait specializing in information technology, business and entrepreneurship.^[1] The college was authorized to operate in Kuwait by an Emiri Decree in October 2010. In September 2015, Algonquin College of Kuwait was established as a branch campus of Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. The Kuwaiti government allocated land to the college campus in Al-Naseem, Jahra Governorate. The Private Universities Council approved detailed construction plans in 2012. The senior management team was hired in 2014.

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Algonquin College Kuwait

Type	Private
Established	2015
Chairman	Saud Jafar
President	Dr. David McHardy
Location	Al-Naseem , Jahra , Kuwait
Campus	Urban
Colours	Green and White
Affiliations	ACCC, AUCC, CBIE, Polytechnics Canada
Website	ac-kuwait.edu.kw

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The campus is located in Al-Naseem, west of Kuwait city. It opened in the fall of 2015. It consists of 3 interconnected buildings for administration, services, and academic space. There are external sports facilities and covered parking spaces.^[2]

Programs The college offers a 2-year diploma in business and IT programs. Various pathways to a 4-year degree are available to students who meet minimum degree requirements and wish to continue their studies. Students graduating from the 2 year programs are issued 2 diplomas, one from the main campus in Ottawa and one from the Kuwaiti campus.

• School of English and Academic Foundations
  • English and Academic Foundations
• School of Advanced Technology
  • Computer Programmer
  • Internet Applications and Web Development
  • Interactive Media Design
• School of Business
  • Business Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Business Marketing
  • Business Accounting
• Department of Continuing Education and Community Engagement