ABOUT KIUST

Background and Mission

The King’s International University of Science and Technology (KIUST) is incorporated and registered in Delaware in the United States of America. KIUST’s branch in the Caribbean is also registered and licensed in the Commonwealth of Dominica. KIUST provides high quality University courses and programs to people around the world. KIUST courses and programs are conducted through On-line Distance Learning mode of delivery and through “Learning Centres” located in different parts of the world that are associated with KIUST. The programs offered by this new innovative, non-residential University, include Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Bachelor Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Bachelor Degrees (with Honours), Graduate Diplomas, Master and Doctorate Degrees.

The King’s International University of Science and Technology also agrees with the aims of the International Associations of Universities (i.e. the UNESCO based worldwide Association of Universities) that “aims at giving expression to the obligation of universities as social institutions to promote, through teaching and research, the principles of freedom and justice, of human dignity and solidarity, and contributes, through international cooperation, to the development of material and moral assistance for the strengthening of higher education generally”. 

King’s International University of Science and Technology courses / programs are designed for qualified mature age students who want to advance and enhance their career options as well as for school leavers who have the maturity and qualification to undertake any of the programs. Students at KIUST are provided with sound theoretical and practical knowledge in their areas of studies. Course assessment consists of theoretical assignments, practical projects and examinations. KIUST courses and programs are accredited and recognized by relevant professional bodies and associations.

Accreditation / Recognition

> The King’s International University of Science and Technology (KIUST) is incorporated and registered in the State of Delaware, USA and has a Certificate of Good Standing in the USA. The King’s International University of Science and Technology (KIUST) branch in the Caribbean is also registered and licensed in the Commonwealth of Dominica and also has a Certificate of Good Standing in the Commonwealth of Dominica. 
> The King’s International University of Science and Technology has also been recognized and licensed to offer Diplomas, Degrees and Grand Doctor of Philosophy by the World Information Distributed University, an entity included in the European Informatization Academy, established in Belgium by Royal decree of the Belgian King Albert II. The Capital city of Belgium is the headquarters of the European Union (EU) & NATO. 
> The King’s International University of Science and Technology is accredited by the National Distance Learning Accreditation Council (NDLAC) in the USA and has also been accepted for NDLAC membership. NDLAC is an accreditation association in the USA that was created to ensure the consistent implementation of high standards of educational excellence in the growing field of online learning. 
> The King’s International University of Science and Technology is also accredited by the International Education Ministry Accreditations Association in USA. IEMAA is a private accrediting body dedicated to excellence.
> The King’s International University of Science and Technology is listed in the SIU Higher Education Institution Registry. SIU is the Norwegian Centre for International Co- operation in Higher Education which is an administrative agency under the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research.
> The King’s International University of Science and Technology is a member of the World Association for Online Education. 
> Professional Associations in the areas of Business Management & Information Technology

Graduates of the King’s International University of Science and Technology with relevant work experience can apply for membership or affiliate /associate membership of a number of professional bodies including: 

Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA Institute), USA. 
Australian Institute of Management (AIM), Victoria, Australia 
Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), Victoria, Australia. 
Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS), UK 
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK. 

> Students studying Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management courses at the King's International University of Science and Technology are qualified to apply for student membership of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA).