Cadi Ayyad University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1878 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #42 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 38 | In Morocco |
| #1 of 3 | In Marrakesh |
| #334 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 113 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Islamic
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uca.ma
- Languages
- French;Arabic
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* Cadi Ayyad University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-April; May-June) |
Research profile
Cadi Ayyad University is a world-class research university with 18,611 scientific papers published and 320,182 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, and Geology.
Cadi Ayyad University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 22 | 138 |
| 1994 | 38 | 148 |
| 1995 | 59 | 170 |
| 1996 | 75 | 242 |
| 1997 | 77 | 280 |
| 1998 | 110 | 318 |
| 1999 | 103 | 354 |
| 2000 | 171 | 503 |
| 2001 | 146 | 571 |
| 2002 | 161 | 765 |
| 2003 | 154 | 866 |
| 2004 | 197 | 1144 |
| 2005 | 224 | 1418 |
| 2006 | 183 | 1724 |
| 2007 | 239 | 2200 |
| 2008 | 255 | 2440 |
| 2009 | 224 | 2767 |
| 2010 | 326 | 3328 |
| 2011 | 416 | 4080 |
| 2012 | 545 | 6706 |
| 2013 | 556 | 9319 |
| 2014 | 615 | 10090 |
| 2015 | 683 | 13105 |
| 2016 | 773 | 15425 |
| 2017 | 861 | 15666 |
| 2018 | 945 | 16876 |
| 2019 | 1161 | 19966 |
| 2020 | 1472 | 23840 |
| 2021 | 1692 | 30210 |
| 2022 | 1733 | 30796 |
| 2023 | 1918 | 35258 |
| 2024 | 1588 | 38417 |
| 2025 | 900 | 36042 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cadi Ayyad University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Diplôme d'Ingénieur | Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management |
|---|---|
| Master | Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemistry, Criminology, English, French, Government, Human Resources, Human Rights, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Natural Resources, Notary Studies, Protective Services, Public Law, Regional Studies, Science Education, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Urban Studies |
| Doctorat | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Law, Regional Planning, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
Notable alumni
-
Aicha Duihi
- Occupations
- human rights defender
- Biography
-
Aicha Duihi is a Moroccan Sahrawi human rights activist who is the president of the Sahara Observatory for Peace, Democracy and Human Rights. Duihi has advocated against the Polisario Front's camps in the Tindouf Province of Southwestern Algeria on the border of Western Sahara, and serves as a spokesperson for those kidnapped and those being held captive in the Polisario camps. She seeks to combat propaganda and misinformation which further marginalise vulnerable women.
Cadi Ayyad University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arabic Language - FLAM | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities - FLSHM | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, English, French, Geography, History, Islamic Studies |
| Faculty : Law, Economics, and Social Sciences - FSJESK | Economics, Law, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Law, Economics, and Social Sciences - FSJES | Economics, Law, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine and Pharmacy - FMPM | Medicine, Pharmacology |
| Faculty : Polydisciplinary - Safi - FPS | Arts and Humanities, Computer Engineering, Economics, Geography, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Science - FSSM | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Science and Technology - Guéliz - FSTG | Applied Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Geology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Technology |
| School : Applied Sciences - ENSA Marrakech | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering |
| School : Applied Sciences - ENSA Safi | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Business Studies and Management - ENCG | Business and Commerce, Management |
| School : Teacher Training - ENS | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Education, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Physics, Science Education |
| School : Technology - EST Essaouira | Computer Engineering, Technology, Tourism |
| School : Technology - EST Kelaa Des Sraghna | Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Plant and Crop Protection |
| School : Technology - EST Safi | Industrial Maintenance, Management Systems, Production Engineering, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UCA Université Cadi Ayyad جامعة القاضي عياض |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Education Nationale, de la Formation professionnelle, de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 511 Avenue Prince Abdellah Marrakech Morocco |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,003,000 |