Discover Kuwait: Apply Now for 2026-27!

Dartmouth students of all majors can experience Kuwait’s vibrant culture while interning or studying at the American University of Kuwait. (Photo: Dartmouth's Fall 2025 cohort at AUK)

Lead Across Cultures

Reciprocal internships and academic exchanges engage students from AUK and Dartmouth in new ways of living and learning while building their academic, professional, and intercultural skills. (Photo: AUK's Summer 2025 cohort at Dartmouth)

Innovate Together

AUK Faculty Fellows spend a summer term at Dartmouth furthering their research. A recent collaboration has enhanced the detection range of systems capable of discovering and mapping hidden or passive electronics. Read more here. (Photo: AUK's Ali Bostani and Cesar Arguello Martinez, Guarini, in the SPLICE lab)

Academic Excellence

AUK's Board of Trustees met in December 2025, reaffirming the institution's commitment to academic excellence, strategic growth, and innovation. Discussions focused on interdisciplinary learning and the integration of emerging technologies to strengthen the university’s future. The program's Executive Director, Kerry Laufer, was in attendance. (Photo: The Board of Trustees and the senior administration of AUK)

American University Of Kuwait (AUK)

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, coeducational liberal arts institution. Dartmouth students who participate in this program can study or intern at AUK.

Dr. Mounib Khanafer speaks with AUK exchange students in his Dartmouth office in Summer 2022.

Programs

Learn about the two programs available to Dartmouth students: funded leave-term internships and for-credit academic exchange.

Contact Us

Get in touch with the program staff with any questions.

 

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