Detailed introduction of Abdelmalek Essaadi University:

Introduction

Abdelmalek Essaadi University is a major public university in northern Morocco, offering a wide range of academic courses and research opportunities covering science, law, economics, humanities, technology and other fields.

Overview

Student size: In 2020-2021, the number of students exceeded 123,000, including 4,600 doctoral students.

Faculty: There are 1,197 faculty researchers and 602 administrative and technical personnel.

History and establishment time

The university was established on October 23, 1989 by Decree No. 189-144, and its original core part was established in 1982.

School strength

Discipline majors: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree programs are offered, covering science and technology, law, economics and management, humanities, literature and art, medicine and pharmacy and other fields.

Research achievements: Research is conducted under the organization of 5 doctoral research centers, 38 laboratories, 20 research groups and 52 research teams. It has made certain progress in the research of regional and national themes and actively carried out international cooperation.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Aims to provide initial and continuing education programs for all audiences, focusing on combining training and research with international dimensions, cultivating students with international vision and cross-cultural communication skills, while emphasizing adapting to the specific needs of the northwest region of Morocco and serving the local socio-economic development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: There are 38 laboratories covering multiple fields, but there are no particularly well-known key laboratories.

Key disciplines: Computer science, engineering, and life sciences are ranked 801-1000 in the 2024 THE ranking, and physical sciences are ranked 1001+.

Faculty

Including the School of Science, the School of Law, Economics and Social Sciences, the School of Literature and Humanities, the Higher Normal School, the Tangier National School of Applied Sciences, the Tangier National School of Business and Management, the Tangier Institute of Science and Technology, etc.

Ranking

World ranking: 1501+ in THE World University Rankings 2025.

Arab region ranking: 201-250 in the Arab region rankings 2025.

Cost

No clear and published specific cost information has been found, but the tuition fees of public universities in Morocco are relatively affordable. The tuition fees for international students generally range from a few hundred to more than a thousand euros. The specific fees may vary depending on the major and degree level.

Campus environment

Campus distribution: The campuses are located in cities such as Tangier, Tetouan, Al Hoceima and Larache, and campuses will be opened in Chefchaouen and Ouezane in the future.

Campus facilities: The school provides students with an online platform, learning resources in various disciplines, and a Confucius Institute. In addition, the school also has a library, administrative services, and various student clubs, including sports teams, volunteer groups, art clubs, press clubs, and entrepreneurship clubs.