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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Ben Guerir, MA · Ranking #501

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is Morocco's most innovative research university, founded in 2013 and backed by the OCP Group (world's leading phosphate producer). Rapidly rising in world rankings. Focuses on applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, mining, data science, AI, sustainability, and African development. The university is actively shaping Morocco's knowledge economy and positioning itself as Africa's research hub. English-medium graduate programs. World-class facilities in a purpose-built campus.

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) logo

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

About the university

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is Morocco's most innovative research university, founded in 2013 and backed by the OCP Group (world's leading phosphate producer). Rapidly rising in world rankings. Focuses on applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, mining, data science, AI, sustainability, and African development. The university is actively shaping Morocco's knowledge economy and positioning itself as Africa's research hub. English-medium graduate programs. World-class facilities in a purpose-built campus.

Key information

  • Location: Ben Guerir, MA
  • Ranking #501
  • National ranking #2
  • Institution type: private

Popular faculties

  • Computer Science and AI
  • Mining Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Energy Science
  • Data Science

Programs (12)

  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Cyber Security
  • Industrial Engineering

Student body

  • Total students: 5,000
  • International students: 35%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $200 - $500 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 92%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • GRE (for some programs)

Minimum GPA: 3.2

Tuition costs

  • $3,000 - $12,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 20.00%
  • Scholarships available: OCP Foundation scholarships for African students, excellence scholarships covering full tuition and living, partnerships with MIT, UC Berkeley, and top global universities.
  • Additional costs: Living costs in Ben Guerir ~$250-500/month. Purpose-built university city.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 2013
  • Teaching languages: English, French
  • Study formats: offline

Contact

  • Website: https://www.um6p.ma