Cadi Ayyad University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2115 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #33 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 38 | In Morocco |
| #1 of 3 | In Marrakesh |
| #423 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 103 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Islamic
- Enrollment
- 29,703
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uca.ma
- Languages
- French
- 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) |
| Enrollment | 29,703 |
Research profile
Cadi Ayyad University has published 13,654 scientific papers with 160,963 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, Computer Science, Geology, and Organic Chemistry.
Cadi Ayyad University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 74 |
| 1992 | 31 | 113 |
| 1993 | 20 | 122 |
| 1994 | 36 | 129 |
| 1995 | 55 | 142 |
| 1996 | 73 | 207 |
| 1997 | 74 | 235 |
| 1998 | 102 | 270 |
| 1999 | 100 | 314 |
| 2000 | 157 | 451 |
| 2001 | 133 | 498 |
| 2002 | 150 | 655 |
| 2003 | 143 | 738 |
| 2004 | 172 | 975 |
| 2005 | 183 | 1184 |
| 2006 | 186 | 1483 |
| 2007 | 193 | 1870 |
| 2008 | 233 | 2202 |
| 2009 | 231 | 2546 |
| 2010 | 287 | 2933 |
| 2011 | 335 | 3534 |
| 2012 | 395 | 3984 |
| 2013 | 472 | 4726 |
| 2014 | 503 | 5371 |
| 2015 | 529 | 6109 |
| 2016 | 682 | 6879 |
| 2017 | 718 | 7832 |
| 2018 | 753 | 9002 |
| 2019 | 982 | 11272 |
| 2020 | 1197 | 14566 |
| 2021 | 1378 | 19433 |
| 2022 | 1519 | 22653 |
| 2023 | 1427 | 25031 |
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 |
| Master spécialisé | Materials Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master | Business Computing, Government, Human Rights, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Regional Studies, Urban Studies |
| Doctorat | Economics, Engineering, Law, Management, Technology |
Notable alumni
-
Aicha Duihi
- Occupations
- human rights activist
- 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 - FSJES | Economics, Law, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine and Pharmacy - FMPM | Medicine, Pharmacology |
| Faculty : Polydisciplinary - Safi | 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 | 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 - 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 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 | 929,000 |