Following an agreement between University College, Cork, Ireland and the Kuwaiti Cultural Bureau in Ireland, the need for places for Kuwaiti students in the medical, dentistry, and related disciplines in UK universities has been identified. 

The Government of Kuwait wishes to sponsor more students for medical studies in the UK. Currently, an MOU securing seats for Kuwaiti scholarship students exists with University College, Cork and the British Council, Kuwait as well as the Kuwaiti Cultural Attaché are working to identify potential partners.