Detailed introduction of Al Akhawayn University:

Introduction

Al Akhawayn University is a public, non-profit, coeducational university located in Ifrane, Morocco. It uses English as the language of instruction, offers undergraduate and graduate programs, and adopts an American liberal arts education model.

Overview

Student size: There are more than 3,000 full-time students.

Faculty: 50% of the faculty come from international backgrounds.

History and establishment time

The university was funded by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and established by royal decree issued by former King Hassan II of Morocco in 1993. It was officially completed on January 16, 1995.

School strength

Discipline majors: Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in the fields of humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, and business administration. With international and exchange programs, students have the opportunity to study abroad for one to two semesters.

Research achievements: It has academic centers and institutes such as the Language Center, the Institute of Leadership Development, the Center for Business Ethics, the Institute of Economic Analysis and Foresight, and the Institute of Social Sciences, and conducts research in many fields.

Employment: Through cooperation with large enterprises and world-class entrepreneurial incubators, students are provided with workplace experience and entrepreneurial support. Graduates work in Morocco and 20 countries, and 70% of alumni work in multinational groups.

Nature of the institution

A public, non-profit, coeducational university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing world-class education, cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and global vision, focusing on academic excellence, internationalization, students' personal growth and success, emphasizing the promotion of fairness and social responsibility through teaching and learning, and cultivating future citizen leaders.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No particularly well-known key laboratories have been found, but the school's multiple academic centers and institutes carry out various research work.

Key disciplines: According to the school's official website, the School of Science and Engineering's majors in renewable energy systems, computers, digital, cloud and mobile systems, big data analysis, artificial intelligence and robotics, and related majors in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences have certain advantages.

Faculty

Including the School of Business, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Science and Engineering, the Language Center, etc.

Rankings

No specific comprehensive ranking with wide international recognition has been found, but it has a high reputation and influence in Morocco.

Cost

Tuition fees are relatively high, and the specific fees vary by major and degree type. Undergraduate tuition fees are about US$5,000 per year, and master's and doctoral tuition fees are higher.

Campus Environment

Location: Located in Ifrane in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, 70 kilometers from Fez, the surrounding natural scenery is beautiful.

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​75 hectares and has 7 academic buildings, libraries, 21 student dormitories, 4 canteens, shops, sports centers and research laboratories, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.