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Morocco's University Enrollment Soars to 1.3 Million as Medical Education Debate Intensifies

Morocco's higher education sector is experiencing significant growth, with university enrollment reaching 1.3 million students for the 2024-2025 academic year, a 5.9% increase from the previous year. Higher Education Minister Abdellatif Miraoui revealed these figures during a recent Chamber of Representatives......

Essential Advice for Chevening Scholarship Applicants

The British Embassy in Rabat has issued a warning to prospective Chevening Scholarship candidates regarding fraudulent schemes targeting applicants. These deceitful individuals are attempting to solicit payments for processing scholarship applications, which is entirely unnecessary. The embassy emphasizes......

Morocco's Rural Education Overhaul: EIB, EU, and Government Launch €125.8 Million Initiative

In a significant move to address educational disparities in Morocco's rural areas, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union (EU), and Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports (MENPS) have joined forces to launch a comprehensive €125.8 million technical......

Launch of the Titrit Collaborative Council: An Initiative to Empower Moroccan Girls in STEM

As part of the International Day of the Girl celebrations, eSTEM Morocco, in collaboration with the Social Innovation Lab at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), recently launched the Titrit Collaborative Council on the Benguerir campus. This initiative aims to empower young Moroccan girls by enhancing......

UM6P Achieves Global Recognition: Enters Top 500 in World University Rankings

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has marked a significant milestone in its academic journey by securing a place among the world's top 500 universities in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. This achievement not only positions UM6P as the leading institution in Morocco......

Rabat Crowned UNESCO World Book Capital 2026: A Literary Triumph for Morocco

Rabat, Morocco's capital, has been officially designated as the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2026, marking a significant milestone in the city's cultural landscape. This prestigious title, announced by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, recognizes Rabat's commitment to promoting literature,......

Moroccan Engineering Students Clinch Second Place at Global Enactus Competition

The Moroccan Enactus team from the Mohammadia School of Engineers (EMI) at Mohammed V University in Rabat has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the Vice-Champion title at the 2024 Enactus World Cup held in Kazakhstan. This prestigious competition saw participation from over 2,000 universities within......

Moroccan Medical Students Demand Educational Reform: 10-Month Protest Continues

Medical students in Rabat, Morocco, marked the tenth month of their ongoing protests on Thursday, calling for crucial reforms in their education and training. The demonstrations were sparked by the government's decision to reduce the duration of medical studies from seven years to six, a change that......

Moroccan Startup Paves the Way for Students Seeking American University Education

In a groundbreaking initiative, Alilmia Academy is reshaping the landscape of international education for Moroccan students aspiring to study at prestigious universities in the United States. Founded in 2023, this innovative startup has quickly established itself as a crucial bridge between ambitious......

Mohammed VI Foundation Launches Educational Support for Children of Incarcerated Parents in Morocco

The Mohammed VI Foundation for the Reintegration of Detainees has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting the children of incarcerated parents as they prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Dubbed the "Facilitation of Access to School Enrollment" program, this effort......

Morocco's UM6P Hospitality School Achieves Historic EHL Certification

The School of Hospitality Business and Management (SHBM) at Morocco's University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) has made history by becoming the first and only institution in Africa to receive certification from the prestigious EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. This landmark......

Moroccan Ministry Implements Reforms to Address Medical Student Boycott

In a significant move to restore academic normalcy, Morocco's Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation has unveiled a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in medical and pharmacy faculties across the country. The ministry's announcement comes in the......

Moroccan Medical Students Rally Against Government Policies Amid Violent Crackdown

In a striking demonstration of discontent, medical students and their families gathered in Rabat for a sit-in aimed at voicing their grievances against governmental policies affecting their education. The protest took a troubling turn when security forces intervened, resulting in injuries among participants......