About the university

Chouaib Doukkali University (UCD) in El Jadida is a regional university on Morocco's Atlantic coast, founded in 1985. Named after Moroccan scholar Chouaib Doukkali. Faculties covering Sciences, Law, Economics and Social Sciences, Literature and Humanities, Sciences and Techniques, Medicine, and Education. Located in the Doukkala region — an important agricultural and industrial zone. Petrochemical industry partnerships.

Key information

• Location: El Jadida, MA
• Ranking #901
• National ranking #14
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Sciences
• Law
• Economics
• Medicine
• Literature

Programs (11)

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

Student body

• Total students: 30,000
• International students: 4%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $80 - $250 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 69%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• French (TCF/DELF)

Minimum GPA: 2

Tuition costs

• $0 - $1,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 55.00%
• Scholarships available: Moroccan state scholarships, OCP Group grants (major employer in the region), Erasmus+ bilateral agreements.
• Additional costs: Living costs in El Jadida ~$150-300/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1985
• Teaching languages: Arabic, French
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.ucd.ac.ma