About the university

Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) in Marrakech is Morocco's third-largest university, founded in 1978. Named after the renowned 12th-century Islamic jurist and theologian Cadi Ayyad. Campuses in Marrakech, Safi, and Béni Mellal. 12 faculties covering Sciences, Medicine and Pharmacy, Law, Economics, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Education, Sports Science, and more. Known for strong research in natural sciences, seismology, and biotechnology. Located in Morocco's tourism capital.

Key information

• Location: Marrakech, MA
• Ranking #651
• National ranking #3
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Sciences
• Medicine
• Law
• Engineering
• Economics

Programs (13)

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

Student body

• Total students: 70,000
• International students: 8%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $120 - $350 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 73%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• French (TCF/DELF)

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• $0 - $2,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 48.00%
• Scholarships available: Moroccan Government merit scholarships, French cooperation grants (BGF), Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, research partnerships with French and Spanish universities.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Marrakech ~$250-500/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1978
• Teaching languages: Arabic, French
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.uca.ma