Founded in 2002, Gulf University for Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mishref (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Hawalli. Officially recognized by the Private Universities Council of Kuwait, Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is a small coeducational Kuwaiti higher education institution. Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.