About the university

Ibn Zohr University (UIZ) in Agadir is a major regional university in southern Morocco, founded in 1989. Named after the 12th-century Andalusian physician and poet Ibn Zuhr (Avenzoar). Campuses in Agadir, Guelmim, Laâyoune, and Dakhla. 13 faculties covering Sciences, Law and Economics, Literature, Medicine and Pharmacy, Sciences and Techniques, Education, Sciences and Technologies, and Polydisciplinary. Key institution for Morocco's southern regions and gateway to the Sahara.

Key information

• Location: Agadir, MA
• Ranking #851
• National ranking #11
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Sciences
• Law
• Medicine
• Economics
• Literature

Programs (12)

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

Student body

• Total students: 55,000
• International students: 7%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $300 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 70%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• French (TCF/DELF)

Minimum GPA: 2

Tuition costs

• $0 - $2,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 52.00%
• Scholarships available: Moroccan state scholarships, Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, Spain/Portugal cooperation grants (given geographic proximity), tourism sector partnerships.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Agadir ~$200-450/month.

Quick facts

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

Contact

• Website: https://www.uiz.ac.ma