The mission of the Higher Institute of Communications and Navigation was launched in 1966 as an educational and training institution concerned with providing specialized national human resources, and in 1982, the institute was included under the law establishing the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training. It continued to provide skilled technical personnel to meet the standards and needs of the public and private work sectors, especially in the fields of communications, computers, navigation, control systems, electrical engineering, and electronics.  After more than 55 years, the institute continues its purpose by enhancing its capabilities and developing its programs, leading to the attainment of numerous academic accreditations and administrative quality. 

After all these prosperous years and numerous achievements, we take pride today in the institute’s contribution to society, where we have graduated over 30,000 trainees in various technical fields. Their expertise in both wired and wireless communications, computer maintenance and networks, cyber security, navigation (both maritime and aviation), electronic systems maintenance, control systems, and electronic detection and monitoring systems which undoubtedly plays a significant role in the development and progress of The State of Kuwait in numerous fields. We also stand proud of our unique training facilities and services in the institute as well as the special environment which, not only compete in quality within the region, but also ensure the trainees receive the maximum benefit from the training process within the premises of the institute.

Given the institute's vital and important role in society throughout its long history, in 2010 the State of Kuwait established a new, modern building, covering an impressive 120,000 square meters, with the capacity to accommodate over 5,000 trainees and 500 members of the training and administrative staff. This initiative aligns with the country’s development plan and the realization of the future vision for a “New Kuwait 2035”.

In conclusion, we look forward to achieving more accomplishments within this educational and training institution, providing the best opportunities for our trainees to realize their future aspirations. The goal is to nurture skilled national human resources capable of meeting the technical demands and job needs in our beloved State of Kuwait.

         Inst. Abbas Hamza Al-Sammak

         Director of The Higher Institute     

for Telecommunications and Navigation

                                 2023                          

Institute's Vision:

To be distinctive in the region by providing international standard training programs within an interactive training environment.

Mission:

To provide national trained staff in the fields of wired or wireless telecommunications and navigation, in both marine and air sectors as well as computer networks science and maintenance to meet the necessary requirements of development plans for the public and private labor market organizations.

Values:

Team Spirit – Commitment - Excellence - Cooperation - Respect - Quality – Creativity.