HOD's Message

Welcome to the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST). From day one, we focus on graduate employability through modern labs and structured internships in real industrial settings, so students master professional tools, workflows, and standards while they study. In line with Kuwait Vision 2035, our mission is to develop national engineering talent for a diversified, knowledge-driven, and sustainable economy.Through formal partnerships and MoUs with key industrial players in Kuwait and major institutions, students undertake co-developed projects, applied research, and workplace mentorship that accelerate their transition to meaningful roles in the national economy. Our curriculum is continually updated to international benchmarks and is explicitly benchmarked against ABET program criteria and student outcomes, ensuring that course design, labs, and assessment practices reflect globally recognized engineering education standards. Alongside technical depth, we cultivate the professional competencies employers expect so tomorrow’s engineers communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, lead responsibly, and think as entrepreneurs.Our programs intentionally shape well-rounded graduates by building strong technical foundations for analyzing and designing complex systems, sharpening creativity and critical thinking to solve real-world challenges, and instilling professional skills and ethics that support teamwork, leadership, project management, and lifelong learning. This comprehensive approach helps students excel academically and develop the adaptable mindset required in a fast-evolving field, contributing to their communities and to Kuwait’s national priorities.Excellence in research is a cornerstone of our vision. Faculty and students collaborate across disciplines and with external partners on healthcare technologies, sustainable energy, smart infrastructure, and intelligent computing. From medical robotics and smart health devices to renewable energy systems and next-generation communication networks, these efforts advance societal well-being and align with Vision 2035’s pillars of human capital, high-quality healthcare, and environmental sustainability.We offer two Bachelor of Science programs, in Electrical Engineering and in Computer Engineering. Each balances theory and practice and opens pathways to research and industry engagement. Graduates leave with career-ready portfolios and the confidence to contribute in energy, healthcare, and information technology, as well as to pursue entrepreneurship or advanced study.Together, we are building a community of innovators and leaders. I welcome prospective students, parents, industry partners, and visitors to connect and explore how ECE at GUST can support their goals. For more information or inquiries, please contact katrib.j@gust.edu.kw.