American University in Kuwait Hosts 14th Kuwait University Programming Competition
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The American University in Kuwait hosted the programming competition, with 141 students participating from 10 universities.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The American University in Kuwait (AUK) hosted the 14th Kuwait Collegiate Programming Contest (KCPC2026) for universities and colleges on October 22 and 24, 2026. The event featured 47 teams comprising 141 students, along with 22 coaches, representing 10 universities in Kuwait. The contest was organized by AUK’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), in line with its commitment to enhancing students’ programming skills and nurturing young talent.
Launched in 2010 by AUK, the competition stems from a vision aimed at fostering competitive programming among university students. Since its inception, it has evolved into an event that brings together Kuwait’s higher education institutions under a shared goal of developing programming skills, analytical thinking, and encouraging technological innovation. The number of participating teams has grown from 10 in the inaugural edition to 47 this year, reflecting the contest’s steady growth and the increasing interest in programming in Kuwait.
This year, AUK hosted students from 10 universities and educational institutions: Abdullah Al-Salem University, the American University in Kuwait, the Arab Open University, the Australian University, the Canadian College in Kuwait, the Gulf University for Science and Technology, the International University for Science and Technology in Kuwait, the Kuwait College of Science and Technology, the Technical College in Kuwait, and the University of Kuwait, represented by its College of Science and College of Engineering. This participation underscores the growing national interest in programming and its role in developing students’ skills and preparing them for the demands of the technology sector.
The competition results saw the following teams take the top three positions:
First Place: Critical Path team from the Arab Open University.
Second Place: Sharks team from the Technical College in Kuwait.
Third Place: init1 team from the Arab Open University.
