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At KCST, we take pride in our dedication to academic excellence, innovative research, and holistic student development. Our faculty comprises esteemed scholars, researchers, and industry professionals committed to equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in an ever-changing world.
Beyond traditional academics, KCST offers abundant opportunities for practical learning, collaborative research, and real-world exposure. From cutting-edge laboratories to industry collaborations, students have access to resources that enrich their academic experience and bolster their career prospects.
As KCST continues to expand, our mission remains steadfast: to nurture future leaders and innovators who will leave a lasting impact in Kuwait and beyond. We welcome you to join us on this thrilling journey of exploration, education, and growth at Kuwait College of Science and Technology.
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KCST'S Vision
A leading university with international standards in knowledge creation and academic excellence guided by human, social and environmental values.
KCST'S Mission
Kuwait College of Science and Technology was founded to provide high-quality education and knowledge creation, to contribute to the development of society and to create scientific and technological environments for enabling leadership and entrepreneurship and for establishing local and international partnerships in order to prepare graduates to lead and contribute to the economy and society who are capable of continuous learning and self-development for building a diverse, fair and sustainable world.
World-Class Faculty
Leaders in education.
Advanced Research
Innovative solutions for global challenges.
Cultural Diversity
A melting pot of ideas and cultures.
State-of-the-Art Campus
Cutting-edge facilities for all fields.
Robust Alumni Network
Strong connections, far-reaching impact.
Comprehensive Resources
Supporting students in every endeavor.
Engaging Community
Vibrant campus life and outreach programs.
President's Message
I welcome you to the Website of Kuwait College of Science and Technology. You are about to be part of an exciting and rewarding venture.
It is a great honour to be the first President of KCST. In less than five years, KCST has made significant progress in realising its vision to become a leading institution of science and technology in the Middle East with international standards in teaching and research. KCST is now known for its high standards of teaching and its impactful research and innovation.
The impact of our efforts was demonstrated when we put all our innovation and research labs in the service of the State of Kuwait and the heroes at the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. Over several months, the management, technical staff and most importantly, our wonderful volunteer students worked long hours to design, fabricate and distribute face shields to hospitals and other sites. Meanwhile, our researchers were developing statistical studies and research technologies to understand and tackle the pandemic.
KCST is growing, and our plans are very ambitious. We have submitted our application to change the name to University and to add many new programs in Engineering and start our Faculty of Business Management with many exciting programs in collaborations with Cass Business School of City, University of London. We are expecting the approvals in the near future. Meanwhile, our building expansion plans have been approved by the PUC to create one of the most impressive university campuses in Kuwait.
We will continue to invest heavily in our facilities, teaching, research and human capital. We will also maintain and nurture our fundamental values of Excellence, Care and Respect.
KCST will continue to be known for its care for its students who will be the focus of operations. The students of KCST will be provided with high-quality education and support to achieve their best.
KCST has already established a culture of respect among all its stakeholders. Respect will be the norm among and between students, faculty and all staff in the College. Respect to others regardless of gender, race, religion or origin
We had a very successful few years behind, and we are looking forward to exciting and successful years to come. I hope you find our programs inspiring and exciting and that you will become a KCST student soon.
Professor Khalid Al-Begain
President of Kuwait College of Science and Technology
Nationality: British/Jordanian Permanent Address: Cardiff, UK Current Address: Kuwait
- • MSc (1986) and PhD (1989) in Communications Engineering from Budapest University of Technology
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Management (2011) from Glamorgan Business School, Wales, UK
- • Senior Strategic Leadership Certificate (2014) from the UK Leadership Foundation in Higher Education, London
Summary of Research Productivity
- • 2 registered UK patents.
- • 2 authored books published by John Wiley & Sons and Kluwer Elsevier.
- • 21 edited books, mostly with Springer Verlag and IEEE Computer Science Press.
- • 200 Published research articles in Journals, conferences and book chapters.
- • Supervised 27 successful PhD projects. His students are now full professors and CEOs.
- • Examined 30 PhD candidates in top universities, including Imperial College London and Manchester University.
- • >20 Keynote talks at major conferences.
- • Secured over GBP 20 million in research and consultancy funding for his projects.
- • Chaired 35 international conferences in 14 countries.
- • Co-inventor of MOSEL: The Modelling, Specification and Evaluation Language.
International Positions
- • President of the European Council for Modelling and Simulation (ECMS) (2006-2010 and 2014-2018.)
- • President of the Federation of European Simulation Societies (EUROSIM) (2010-2013).
- • Consultant to Major international companies: Lucent Technologies and Siemens (2000), Malaysian TeleKom (2003-2008), and US General Dynamics and Airbus Cyber and Defense (2014-2015)
- • Expert Witness (Patent Expert) on Major international IPR cases between Nokia-InterDigital in 2008 and Nokia-HTC in 2013.
- • UK Representative and Cardiff Conference Ambassador to EU Projects. Brussels
Academic Positions
- • Assistant/Associate Professor at Mut’ah University, Jordan (1990-1997)
- • Research Fellow at Politecnico di Torino, Italy (1997)
- • Guest Professor, Dresden University of Technology, Germany (1998-2000)
- • Senior Lecturer and Director of Research at Bradford University, UK (2000-2003)
- • Full Professor of mobile communications at the University of South Wales, Cardiff, UK (2003-2017)
- • Founder and Director, Centre of Excellence in Mobile Applications and Services (CEMAS, GBP6.4m) (2010-2015)
- • Founder and Co-Director, Centre of Excellence in Mobile and Emerging Technologies (CEMET GBP6.64m) (2015-2017)
- • Honorary Adjunct Professor at Edith Cowen University, Australia (2005-2017)
- • President of Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Kuwait (2015 - )
Important Honors
- • Winner of the “John von Neumann” Best project award in Hungary in 1986.
- • Recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 24 October 2006 for his contributions the British scientific community.
- • Winner of the 2013 Institute of Wales Affairs ”Inspire Wales Award” for Science and Technology.
- • Winner for Innovation at the Wales Centre of Quality Innovation Awards 2014.
Scientific and Professional Fellowships and Memberships
- • Fellow of the British Computer Society, UK
- • Fellow of the German Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany
- • Fellow of the European Council of Modelling and Simulations
- • Senior Member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), USA
- • Chartered Engineer of the Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK
- • Member of the UNESCO Expert team (1999-2004)
- • Member of the College of the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Council (EPSRC)
Founded 3 companies and managed over 20 development projects.
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