About the university

Abdelmalek Essaadi University (UAE) is the key higher education institution in northern Morocco, founded in 1989 with campuses in Tetouan, Tangier, Larache, Chefchaouen, and Assilah. Named after Moroccan historian Abdelmalek Essaadi. 13 faculties covering Law, Economics, Literature and Humanities, Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Education, and Sciences and Techniques. Strategically located at the crossroads of Africa and Europe, closest Moroccan university to Spain.

Key information

• Location: Tetouan / Tangier, MA
• Ranking #801
• National ranking #12
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Law
• Sciences
• Engineering
• Economics
• Medicine

Programs (12)

• Law
• Engineering
• Economics
• Medicine
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Linguistics
• History
• Education
• Environmental Science

Student body

• Total students: 60,000
• International students: 10%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $350 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 71%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• French/Spanish tests

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• $0 - $2,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 50.00%
• Scholarships available: Moroccan state scholarships, Spanish AECID cooperation grants, Erasmus+ mobility, cross-Strait cooperation with Andalucía region, OCP Foundation grants.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Tetouan ~$200-400/month; Tangier ~$300-550/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1989
• Teaching languages: Arabic, French, Spanish
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.uae.ac.ma