The curricula at the university were originally designed in consultation with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT)[14] The curricula have been customized and adapted by the university faculty to fit the needs of Kuwaiti and Middle-Eastern students. Most of the courses being offered in the engineering degree programs have been organized into separate lecture (theoretical), tutorial (problem-solving), and lab (practical) sessions so that the students develop a thorough understanding of the subject being taught.[citation needed]