Admissions
We understand that you may want to complete your application at home. You can apply for admission to AIU online by clicking on the
Apply Now tab. Once the application is submitted our Admissions Office will then contact you regarding the next steps.
1. Apply for Admission. The first step is to fill out our online application or book an appointment with an admissions specialist who will further assist you in your application (Call +965 22262500). The application deadline for the Fall 2024 semester is September 4, 2024. If an applicant does not provide the official test scores of IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, or ACT, he/she is required to take AIU's placement test as part of our admission process.
2. Attend New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is required for all new students attending AIU. Once a student is admitted to AIU, he/she will be given information regarding new student orientation dates and details. During orientation, the student will meet with their assigned advisor to register for their classes. For more information about New Student Orientation, please visit the orientation webpage.
3. Pay Tuition and Fees. All outstanding tuition balances and fees need to be paid before the first day of classes. Please contact the Admissions Department for further information regarding tuition rates.
4. Receive Your Student Identification Card. Students may obtain a student ID card during New Student Orientation as he/she should have it before the first day of classes. For more information regarding AIU's student ID cards, please visit The Hub located in Building B - Ground Floor.
5. Buy Your Books and Supplies. Academic textbooks and other materials required for your classes are available at the AIU campus bookstore. The AIU campus bookstore also offers a range of school supplies to prepare you for your first day of classes.
6. Start Your AIU Journey! Be sure to check your class schedule for the correct classrooms and timings.
The School of Architecture and Design offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the following majors:
The School of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in the following majors:
The School of Engineering and Computing offers a Bachelor of Science in the following majors:
The School of Arts and Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in the following major:
Any student who has graduated from a nationally accredited High School and has obtained authentication (Kuwait Equivalency) from the Ministry of Education in Kuwait is welcome to apply.
Applicants may apply to AIU anytime during their last year of High School; however, official admission letters will be available after receiving the student's official high school transcript along with all required admission documents.
Visit our Admissions page to start an application, or visit our Admissions Department on campus.
Yes, AIU is currently accepting transfer students in all our available degree programs. For more information regarding AIU's transfer students' requirements, please visit our Admissions Page or speak to one of our Admissions Specialists to learn more about AIU's transfer students' requirements.
AIU welcomes students from all levels of English proficiency. We understand English may not be your native language and may not have been the primary language of instruction at your secondary school. At AIU, we have developed a program with highly trained and dedicated faculty members to help prepare students for university-level academics through our English Foundations Program, where we offer courses that focus on developing students' English skills (reading, writing, grammar, phonetics, and communication) all through the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program modules.
We encourage you to apply to AIU to get an authentic American education.
The majority of AIU's current students are of Kuwaiti national, however, all students who are now residents of Kuwait are welcome to apply.
Students who wish to receive an authentic American education based on America's higher education standards and experiences are encouraged to apply to AIU. Prospective students are welcome to book a campus tour, browse through our website to learn more about our degree programs, and/or book an appointment to speak with an Admissions Specialist to find out more about our university. If you are looking for the American experience, AIU is for you!
If you have taken courses under the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum, AIU requires six (6) IGCSE scores, with a minimum grade no less than a “D” to be considered for admission to our university. Additionally, if you are seeking admission to any of our Science (STEM) majors, AIU requires that four (4) of your six (6) IGCSE scores must include Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics while maintaining a minimum grade no less than a "D".
Testing
All our placement tests are scored automatically by the system with no manual interference.
AIU accepts the following:
For more information regarding AIU's minimum score requirements, please speak with an Admissions Specialist for details.
Yes, you can apply to AIU without a standardized test, but you will be required to take AIU's placement tests as it is part of our admission process.
Yes, AIU accepts official IELTS Indicator test scores as proof of your English proficiency with a minimum overall score no less than 6.5.
Yes, AIU accepts official TOEFL iBT test scores as proof of your English proficiency with a minimum overall score of no less than 60.
At AIU, we offer an English Placement Test (EPT) and a Math Placement Test (MPT) which measures an applicant's proficiency in both subjects.
The English Placement Test (EPT) is a computer-based, multiple-choice test that is provided by Accuplacer. Applicants will be taking the English as a second language (ESL) test.
The Math Placement Test (MPT) is a computer-based, multiple-choice test administered in English that is also provided by Accuplacer.
If you are applying to any of our Science (STEM) majors, you are required to take the Advanced Algebra and Functions test, however, if you are applying to any of our non-STEM majors, you are required to take the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QRAS) test.
You can find more details and practice questions regarding the Placement tests on AIU's Testing Page.
Yes, if you do not meet AIU's minimum requirement in English and/or Math, you will be admitted into our development courses that are taken at AIU's Foundation Program.
Yes, you can always choose to take our English and/or Math placement tests. The higher score will be considered during admittance.
Yes, you will be allowed two attempts at our university placement tests. In case you wish to retake the test after the first attempt, you will have to pay the retest fee.
The higher score will be considered during admittance.
No, all placement tests are conducted on campus at the Testing Center to ensure secure and reliable testing.
Campus
When you are a student at AIU, you are not just earning a degree, you are participating in the full American education experience. In addition to academia, AIU prioritizes student engagement to help students build relationships with their peers and faculty to maximize their university experience through student involvement. There are many amenities on campus that support the AIU student with their educational, career, and leadership abilities.
Some of which are as follows:
AIU Student Amenities
Visit our Student Life Webpage to learn more.
Yes! AIU offers campus tours to visitors by appointment only, to book an appointment please call +965 22262500. Booking a tour allows you to get a feel of the spaces and facilities AIU has to offer as well as visualize the campus through the eyes of a student.
Tours are given in both, English and Arabic, to individuals, families, and school groups. Campus tours normally last 45 minutes to an hour (depending on the size of the group) and are normally conducted by an admissions specialist between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:30 pm.
Once you arrive on campus, you will become part of a community where students and faculty make the most of every moment. An atmosphere where ideas, events, and exciting opportunities ensure a rich and satisfying university experience.
