By creating and upholding a "students come first" philosophy and by offering a supportive and innovative work environment that values hard effort, diversity, and fresh ideas, the Gulf University of Science and Technology (GUST) became the first accredited university in the United States to award degrees. GUST is fully aware that learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom in order to achieve education. GUST therefore aims to produce graduates who are capable and morally upright enough to pave the way for significant change in our world.