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
Tracking Access and Gender Representation at GUST
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is firmly committed to advancing gender equality in education, in line with SDG 5.3.1. The University continuously monitors and evaluates the participation of women across the entire admissions process, including application, acceptance, and enrollment rates. This data-driven approach helps ensure that women are equally represented at every stage of university entry and that GUST remains an environment of fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunity.
By systematically tracking access measures, GUST aims to identify patterns, address any barriers to entry, and ensure that its recruitment and admissions practices remain equitable and transparent. The University uses these findings to inform policies that encourage women’s participation in all academic fields, including those traditionally underrepresented by women, such as technology, business, and the sciences.
These efforts reflect GUST’s broader mission to empower women through education and leadership opportunities, creating a community that values diversity and inclusion. The graphs below present recent data on the gender distribution of accepted students and enrolled students, showcasing GUST’s ongoing progress in promoting equal access to higher education for all.
GUST Dashboard allows employees to keep track of women application, entry, acceptance and continuation rate throughout all semesters.
GUST welcomes applications from students from all types of schools and backgrounds. We provide our students with the best educational resources and services to promote intellectual growth and career advancement. From the academic challenges encountered when adjusting to university life to the various campus activities offered for students, GUST has a diverse collection of resources available to help our students succeed both academically and personally.
Admission Requirements & Procedures
GUST follows a uniform policy with regard to admitting first-time students. Applicants are reviewed based on high school performance and achievement on the GUST English and Mathematics Placement Tests.
Applicants are encouraged to submit the results of a Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT - TOEFL). Test scores must be no more than two years old at the time of application. Students who do not have a valid IBT score or International English Language Testing System(IELTS) score must take the GUST English Placement Test (Accuplacer™). Only IBT results from tests taken in Kuwait or North America will be accepted.
All applicants must submit the following documentation:
- Completed GUST Application Form. The form is available at the GUST Admissions Office
- Official high school graduation diploma and transcripts
- An IBT TOEFL* score, IELTS score, or the results of a recently taken GUST English Placement Test (Accuplacer™)
- The GUST Mathematics Placement Test (Accuplacer™) is compulsory for all applicants
- Personal Statement
- KD 25 non-refundable application fee
- Three recent passport-size photographs
- One certified copy of an officially recognized secondary school certificate
- A photocopy of the civil identity card and the passport which must include a valid residence permit for non-Kuwaitis
- The iBT TOEFL result must be from a center in Kuwait or from a center in an English speaking coutry
Consultation with a pre-admission advisor is recommended. Placement tests are offered throughout the year, and applicants should contact the Office of Admissions and Registration for more information.
Applicants must submit their completed application, application fee, and all supporting documentation prior to the start of the semester for which they are applying for admission.
Registration Procedures
The Office of Admissions and Registration is responsible for the admission of students to all colleges of the University. Students accepted by GUST are eligible to register for courses during the dates indicated on the University Academic Calendar. Registration forms are available online.
Registration is subject to confirmation that the student has conformed to all University regulations. For example, a student will not be allowed to register with unpaid fees, overdue library books, incomplete admission documentation or an academic disqualification.
