5.3 Access measures
5.3.1 Track Women’s Application Rate, Acceptance/Entry Rate
5.3.2 Policy for Women’s Applications, Acceptance/Entry
5.3.3 Women’s Access Schemes
5.3.4 Women's Applications in Underrepresented Subjects
Policy for Women’s Applications, Acceptance, and Entry
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is committed to promoting equal access, fairness, and inclusion for all prospective students, with particular emphasis on ensuring that women have equitable opportunities to apply, be accepted, and fully participate in university life. This aligns with SDG 5.3.2: Policy for Women Applications and Entry, which emphasizes removing barriers to women’s access to higher education.
Equal Admissions and Participation
GUST’s Admissions Policy guarantees that all applicants are evaluated based on academic merit, qualifications, and potential, without any discrimination based on gender, nationality, religion, or social status. The university’s admissions procedures and selection criteria are transparent and gender-neutral, ensuring that women have equal access to all programs, scholarships, and academic opportunities offered by GUST.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy
The University’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy reinforces this commitment by upholding principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of academic and campus life. It specifically highlights GUST’s dedication to equitable access to opportunities, resources, and support for individuals of all genders. The policy also ensures that institutional practices actively encourage women’s participation in academic, administrative, and leadership roles.
Institutional Support and Representation
Beyond admission, GUST fosters an environment that supports the academic success and personal development of women through mentoring programs, leadership initiatives, and equal access to campus facilities, student organizations, and academic advising. Female students are encouraged to engage in research, innovation, and extracurricular activities that contribute to their professional and personal growth.
Through these policies and practices, GUST demonstrates its strong and ongoing commitment to gender equality in access, entry, and participation, ensuring that women continue to play a vital and visible role in shaping the university community — in full alignment with the principles of SDG 5: Gender Equality.
