MANAMA: Kuwait’s Ministry of Higher Education is committed to ensuring its students studying abroad have access to a supportive academic environment, officials said Tuesday. During a visit to Kuwait’s Cultural Office in Bahrain, Dr Bader Al-Busairi, undersecretary of the ministry, emphasized the ministry’s dedication to improving the quality of scholarship programs and preparing students to contribute effectively to national development.
He met with Dr Mohammed Aldughaim, head of the cultural office, to discuss academic and student affairs. The discussions focused on monitoring student progress, streamlining administrative and academic procedures and enhancing the services provided to scholarship students to ensure stability and academic excellence.
“This visit reflects the directives of Minister of Higher Education Dr Nader Al-Jallal, highlighting the importance of direct communication with cultural offices and understanding the needs of students abroad,” Dr Al-Busairi said.
In 2024, a total of 854 Kuwaiti students were enrolled in higher education institutions in Bahrain, according to the country’s Open Data platform. Of these, 623 attended public institutions and 231 were enrolled in private universities. The scholarship plan from the Ministry of Higher Education for the 2026/2027 academic year lists Bahrain as one of the approved destination countries for students. The plan specifies several medical and health-related majors available in Bahrain, each with its own set of academic requirements and admission criteria. The program covers majors such as medicine, pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory science and Diagnostic radiography.
Al-Busairi underscored the role of cultural offices in providing guidance, maintaining close follow-up and strengthening relationships with host universities. He praised the cultural office in Bahrain for its ongoing efforts to support students, coordinate with universities and contribute to a more efficient scholarship system. Dr Aldughaim welcomed the visit, reaffirming the office’s commitment to working with the ministry to monitor student affairs and provide necessary support to ensure their academic success and well-being. — Agencies
