About the university

Mohammed I University (UMP) in Oujda is known for its strong technical faculties, founded in 1978. Located in eastern Morocco near the Algerian border. 11 faculties covering Law, Economics and Social Sciences, Literature and Humanities, Sciences, Sciences and Techniques, Medicine and Pharmacy, Engineering (École Nationale des Sciences Appliquées), Education, and Sports. Strong ties with France and historically with Algeria.

Key information

• Location: Oujda, MA
• Ranking #851
• National ranking #13
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Engineering
• Sciences
• Law
• Medicine
• Economics

Programs (11)

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

Student body

• Total students: 40,000
• International students: 5%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $80 - $250 / 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, French cooperation grants, Erasmus+ bilateral agreements.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Oujda ~$150-300/month. Very affordable.

Quick facts

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

Contact

• Website: https://www.ump.ma