About the university

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) is Morocco's elite American-model liberal arts university, founded in 1995 by King Hassan II, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, and President Bill Clinton. Fully English-medium institution. Schools of Business Administration and Economics (AACSB accredited), Science and Engineering, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Located in the alpine resort town of Ifrane — nicknamed 'Little Switzerland.' US-style campus with semester system, credit hours, and liberal arts general education.

Key information

• Location: Ifrane, MA
• Ranking #651
• National ranking #8
• Institution type: private

Popular faculties

• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• International Studies
• Communication

Programs (9)

• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• International Relations
• Economics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Linguistics
• Political Science

Student body

• Total students: 2,500
• International students: 30%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $400 - $800 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 91%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• SAT (optional)

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• $8,000 - $16,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 35.00%
• Scholarships available: Need-based financial aid covering up to 80% of tuition, merit scholarships for top students, OCP and Attijariwafa Bank sponsored grants, US-style student loans.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Ifrane ~$500-900/month including meals. Expensive but exceptional experience.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1995
• Teaching languages: English
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.aui.ma