TL; Dr:
- Kuwait College of Applied Sciences (CAS) will now accept non-Kuwati students starting from semester 2 of the 2025/2026 academic year under a defined fee structure.
- For eligibility, applicants require to complete all school education in Kuwait and get a local high school certificate, in which the educational and residence status is strictly applied.
- The tuition fees vary by the college and are charged per unit; Financial assistance is not available for non-casteis, but high-obtained students (GPA 3.80+) receive 50% tuition discount after two semesters.
The Kuwait College of Applied Sciences (CAS), an component of the Public Authority of Applied Education and Training (PAAET), has officially revealed admissions for non-Kuwati students for non-Kuvati students starting in the second semester of 2025/2026 academic year. It has long marks a significant policy change from the entry point of time from citizens.
About Cass?
The College of Applied Sciences (CAS) is a major educational institution under the Public Authority of Kuwait for Applied Education and Training (PAAT). The CAS specializes in providing the implemented science and professional programs applied to Kuwait’s demands to meet the demands of the workforce, which is a combination of theoretical education with industry-packed skills. Paaet imparts technical and vocational education across the country, and CAS represents one of its major colleges, including a series of scientific and technical subjects.
Who is eligible under the new policy?
To qualify, non-Kuvati students must have:
- Has completed all its school education within Kuwait and has received one
Kuwaiti High School Certificate. - Meet the minimum high school grade percentage required for Kuwaiti students applying for the same program.
- Become a legal resident (keep a civil ID or card for stateless persons).
- Submit accurate and updated information; An application per capita is allowed.
Major conditions:
- Once admitted, students cannot change expertise.
- The entry is strictly on academic qualifications and compliance; The incorrect information makes the application zero.
- Social allowances and state-funded students benefits (as defined under law number 1 of 1990) are not available to non-Kuvati students.
Application fee:
- Students applying with recent high school certificates pay the non-worthy registration fee of 20 KD.
- Applicants with a certificate more than three years old are only eligible if they scored 90% or more in high school and would have to pay a registration fee of 100 KD.
Tuition and academic incentive:
Tuition fees are calculated on the basis of cost-unit based on the program. While specific tuition yoga was shared for some programs in CAS (such as basic education and professional studies), the overall fee information for institutions under PAAT (eg Health Science, Technical Studies and Nursing) is still expanding.In particular, students who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.80 after completing two semesters will get a 50% discount on their tuition for the following semester, leading to a strong educational incentive.
Additional academic currents:
In addition to college programs, non-Kuwati students who completed high schools can also apply in professional programs in institutes such as higher communication and navigation, high institutes, high institutes of administrative services and institutes.For students without high school diploma, technical institutes such as construction training institutes and Shukh Industrial Institute offer training and career-centric programs.Including non-Kuwait students in the CAS represents a major change in Kuwait’s higher education access policy. It balances inclusion with clear academic and financial norms, offering educational routes of bright, long -term inhabitants without compromising without standards. While non-Kuwaitis are excluded from the state stipend, academically strong students will benefit from tuition relaxation, encouraging performance-based progress in a competitive educational environment.
Fasting
- 1. Who can apply as a non-Kuwati student in CAS?
Non-Kuwait residents who completed all school education in Kuwait and are eligible for a local high school certificate. - 2. When does the new admission policy start?
2025/2026 from the second semester of the academic year. - 3. What are the registration fees for non-Kuvati applicants?
KD 20 for recent graduates; KD 100 (with 90%+ Grade) for Older Certificates). - 4. Do non-Kuwati students get government financial assistance?
No, they are not eligible for social allowances or scholarships given to Kuwaiti students. - 5. Can non-Kuwati students change or transfer large companies after joining?
No, changes in expertise and transfer are not allowed, once admission is provided.
