Mathematics — study plan
- Credit hours
- 129
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 52
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mathematics study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
University Requirements - Compulsory 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 100 | Kuwait Modern and Contemporary History | 3 |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language Communication Skills | 3 |
| HIST 102 | History of Arab Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | English Language I | 3 |
| ENGL 162 | English Language II | 3 |
University Electives - Social & Human Sciences (choose 3 cr) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology Elective | 3 |
| ANTH 171 | Introduction to Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| MSCI 101 | Introduction to Media/Information Science Elective | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Principles of Education Elective | 3 |
| HECO 136 | Family Life Education Elective | 3 |
University Electives - Languages & Communication (choose 3 cr) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 102 | Aesthetics of Arabic Literature Elective | 3 |
| ISL 104 | Aesthetics of Qur'anic Style Elective | 3 |
| ARAB 100 | Culture and Literature in Kuwait Elective | 3 |
| TRAN 180 | Principles of Translation Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 163 | English Language III Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 173 | English Language - Reports Writing Elective | 3 |
University Electives - National, Arabic & Islamic Culture (choose 3 cr) 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 103 | Government and Politics of Kuwait Elective | 3 |
| ISL 102 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| LAW 105 | Human Rights Elective | 3 |
| LAW 102 | Legal Culture Elective | 3 |
| ISL 145 | Islam and Science and Technology Issues Elective | 3 |
| ISL 142 | Islam and Modern Society Elective | 3 |
| PHIL 108 | Ethics and Modern Society Elective | 3 |
University Electives - Different Culture (choose 3 cr) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 101 | Philosophy of Sciences Elective | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Principles of Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| PHIL 102 | Introduction to Logic Elective | 3 |
| POLS 105 | Women and Politics: A Comparative Perspective Elective | 3 |
| ECON 104 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| MGT 110 | Principles of Management for Non-Business Majors Elective | 3 |
College Requirements 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 126 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| STAT 201 | Statistics for Sciences and Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics | 3 |
| SCI-ELEC | Elective (3 cr) from other College of Science departments Elective | 3 |
Department Requirements - Compulsory 45 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 240 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 261 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 262 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH 329 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 330 | Functions of Complex Variable | 3 |
| MATH 352 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 362 | Computational Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 363 | Advanced Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 375 | Introduction to Topology | 3 |
| MATH 415 | Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
Department Requirements - Electives 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-ELEC | Mathematics electives (incl. =6 cr at 400 level) Elective | 15 |
Minor 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MINOR | Minor from any department (per Dept. approval) Elective | 24 |
Free Electives 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREE | Free elective courses from University departments Elective | 6 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Mathematics
How many credit hours is Mathematics at Kuwait University?
Mathematics at Kuwait University requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Mathematics at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Mathematics spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mathematics award?
Mathematics at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.
Is Mathematics offered at other universities?
Yes, Mathematics is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.