Universities in Morocco

Université Cadi Ayyad

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Overview

Université Cadi Ayyad (Cadi Ayyad University, جامعة القاضي عياض) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. This institution also has branch campuses in Safi, Kalaat Sraghna and Saouira. Founded in 1978, Université Cadi Ayyad (UCA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation, Maroc. UCA provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. International applicants are eligible to apply. UCA also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Université Cadi Ayyad's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université Cadi Ayyad's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université Cadi Ayyad' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Université Cadi Ayyad's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

Identity

Name
Name (English) Cadi Ayyad University
Name (Non Latin) جامعة القاضي عياض
Acronym UCA
Founded 1978
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Location

Address Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi; Boîte Postale 511
Marrakech
40000 Marrakesh-Safi
Morocco
Université Cadi Ayyad's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Université Cadi Ayyad Phone Number (524) 437 741
Université Cadi Ayyad Fax Number (524) 43 44 94
Other locations Safi, Kalaat Sraghna and Saouira

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Cadi Ayyad University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Cadi Ayyad is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation, Maroc

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1978


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Université Cadi Ayyad's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Université Cadi Ayyad you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Université Cadi Ayyad Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Université Cadi Ayyad is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université Cadi Ayyad's academic range and degree level offering.



Université Cadi Ayyad: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Université Cadi Ayyad Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Université Cadi Ayyad Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Université Cadi Ayyad categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Université Cadi Ayyad.



Université Cadi Ayyad: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Université Cadi Ayyad Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Université Cadi Ayyad website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Université Cadi Ayyad's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Université Cadi Ayyad is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Université Cadi Ayyad's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Université Cadi Ayyad has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université Cadi Ayyad's acceptance rate is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Université Cadi Ayyad's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Université Cadi Ayyad's Admission Office Admission Office

Cadi Ayyad University Avenue Prince Moulay Abdellah PB: 511
Marrakech 40000
5 24 43 48 13
5 24 43 48 14

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Size and Profile

Université Cadi Ayyad Size and Profile


Université Cadi Ayyad's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université Cadi Ayyad has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Université Cadi Ayyad's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Université Cadi Ayyad's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Université Cadi Ayyad's Control Type Control Type

Université Cadi Ayyad is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Université Cadi Ayyad's Entity Type Entity Type

Université Cadi Ayyad is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Université Cadi Ayyad's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Université Cadi Ayyad's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Université Cadi Ayyad's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Université Cadi Ayyad adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Université Cadi Ayyad's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Université Cadi Ayyad is Islamic Religious Affiliation

Islamic.



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Facilities and Services

Université Cadi Ayyad Facilities


Université Cadi Ayyad's Library University Library

Yes Visit Université Cadi Ayyad's Library


Université Cadi Ayyad's Housing University Housing

Yes


Université Cadi Ayyad's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Université Cadi Ayyad's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Université Cadi Ayyad Services


Université Cadi Ayyad's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Université Cadi Ayyad's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Université Cadi Ayyad's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Université Cadi Ayyad's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Université Cadi Ayyad's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Université Cadi Ayyad Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Université Cadi Ayyad consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Université Cadi Ayyad
  • National School of Business and Management, Marrakech
  • National School of Applied Sciences, Marrakech
  • National School of Applied Sciences, Safi
  • Higher School of Technology, Safi
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Beni Mellal
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Marrakech
  • Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Marrakech
  • Faculty of Science and Technology, Béni Mellal
  • Faculty of Science and Technology, Marrakech
  • Faculty of Sciences Es-Semlalia, Marrakech
  • Faculty of Juridical, Economic and Social Sciences, Marrakech
  • Multidisciplinary Faculty, Béni Mellal
  • Multidisciplinary Faculty, Safi

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Memberships and Affiliations

Université Cadi Ayyad Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université Cadi Ayyad's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Université Cadi Ayyad public or private?

Université Cadi Ayyad is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Université Cadi Ayyad profit or non-profit?

Université Cadi Ayyad is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Université Cadi Ayyad in terms of enrollment?

Université Cadi Ayyad has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Université Cadi Ayyad in terms of academic staff?

Université Cadi Ayyad's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Université Cadi Ayyad a coeducational institution?

Université Cadi Ayyad is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Université Cadi Ayyad use?

Université Cadi Ayyad adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Université Cadi Ayyad affiliated with?

Islamic.

Does Université Cadi Ayyad admit international students?

Yes.

What is Université Cadi Ayyad's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Université Cadi Ayyad's acceptance rate is not available. This university has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Université Cadi Ayyad UCA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Université Cadi Ayyad UCA located?

Université Cadi Ayyad is located in Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. Address: Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi; Boîte Postale 511.

Is Université Cadi Ayyad UCA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Université Cadi Ayyad is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation, Maroc (since 1978).

Does Université Cadi Ayyad offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Université Cadi Ayyad offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Université Cadi Ayyad have a university library?

Yes

Does Université Cadi Ayyad provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Université Cadi Ayyad have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Université Cadi Ayyad offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Université Cadi Ayyad offer career services?

Not reported

Does Université Cadi Ayyad offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Université Cadi Ayyad have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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