The Pre-University Qualification Program (PRE) presented by Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity and hosted by Kuwait University, represented by the College of Engineering and Petroleum and the College of Medicine, concluded its activities on Tuesday, August 18, 2025, at Sabah Al-Salem University City. The program was held during the period from August 9 to August 18, 2025.

The initiative was launched by Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, one of the centers affiliated with Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). It targeted high school students from grades 10 to 12 for the academic year 2025/2026. The program encompassed a variety of activities distributed between the College of Medicine and the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University, according to the specialization selected by the students. Its aim was to provide students with a practical experience that would help them in choosing a university major aligned with their interests and aspirations, while also developing their personal and professional skills through a diverse range of content that included lectures, interactive workshops, and field visits.

The program, in its first edition, was distinguished by the participation of students from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, alongside students from the State of Kuwait. This provided participants with the opportunity to interact and exchange experiences and cultures within a rich and diverse educational environment.

The Medicine Program covered a set of fundamental medical subjects such as health sciences, anatomy, pharmacology, and general surgery, among other key medical fields. These were delivered through scientific lectures and interactive workshops designed to introduce students to the medical professions and their future opportunities.

The Engineering Program included a variety of engineering disciplines, among them electrical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. This provided students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering concepts and their practical applications, with an emphasis on developing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Such training contributes to building a solid knowledge base that prepares them to face the challenges of university study in this field.

The program witnessed remarkable engagement from participating students, who demonstrated great enthusiasm and active involvement in its diverse activities. They described the experience as unique and inspiring, highlighting how it allowed them to discover hidden talents, meet new peers from different cultural backgrounds, and establish academic and professional connections that enriched their educational journey.

Students also expressed their happiness with this realistic simulation of university life, which broadened their academic horizons and enabled them to shape their academic and professional future with greater confidence. Furthermore, the program offered them the opportunity to engage in specialized academic content and direct interaction with distinguished academics and experts. This helped them make well-informed decisions about their future academic and career paths, while also enabling them to build valuable academic and professional networks through interaction with fellow students and faculty members.

In conclusion, both parties expressed their deep pride in the successful implementation of this distinguished academic initiative, which aimed to empower students and expand their scientific and professional horizons at an early stage of their educational journey. They extended their sincere gratitude to the participating students, as well as to the academic and administrative staff of the College of Engineering and Petroleum and the College of Medicine, whose cooperation and dedicated efforts had a significant impact on the success of the program and the achievement of its objectives.