EYAS for Higher and Technical Education
Brief Background
EYAS for Higher and Technical Education is an investment company in tertiary education and training services. Its primary goal is to grow the tertiary education sector whether through means of organic or inorganic growth. A remarkable milestone and successful investment achieved by EYAS was the inception of Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) as the first private university in Kuwait.
Year of Establishment |
2000 |
Share of Capital (KD) |
11,000,000 |
Share of Capital (%) |
42.03% |
Country of Incorporation |
Kuwait |
Sector of Investment |
Higher Education |
EYAS’ Subsidiary
Region |
Company/Institution |
Location |
Services |
Stake (%) |
Kuwait |
GUST |
Kuwait |
Tertiary Education |
100% |
Gulf University for Science and Technology:
Brief Background
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as the first private university in Kuwait. GUST earned an affiliation with University of Missouri Saint Louis (UMSL) and runs its curriculum and pedagogy based on an American methodology. GUST consists of three undergraduate colleges: Business Administration; Arts and Science; and Journalism. GUST also provides General Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Today, GUST proudly stands out as the most recognized private university in Kuwait earning the AACSB Accreditation.