Ranked among the 500 best universities in the world, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to train the African leaders of tomorrow
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Benguerir, supported by the OCP Group (the world’s leading exporter of raw phosphate), is today a major player in training and innovation in Africa, positioned in the top 500 of best universities in the world according to Times Higher Education.
It stands out for its applied research, its international cooperation and its unique educational model in North Africa.
Offering 42 varied programs, UM6P is structured around four teaching centers: the Science and Technology Center, including industrial engineering, green technology and agriculture; the Center for Humanities and Economic Sciences, which covers economics, governance and public policy; the Department of Business and Management, where collective intelligence and business management are taught; and finally, the Medical and Paramedical Center, which offers studies in medicine, biology and paramedical sciences.
This range of training aims to train experts capable of driving sustainable and inclusive development in Africa.
The 55-hectare campus, LEED certified for its ecological approach, embodies the values of sustainability: it is equipped with solar panels, thermoelectric systems for heating, and rainwater collectors.
The green spaces, planted with local species such as olive trees and cacti, demonstrate careful landscape management. The campus also promotes clean mobility with electric scooters, bicycles and golf carts for internal travel.
To support entrepreneurship and scientific research, UM6P has a venture capital fund, UM6P Ventures, which finances Deeptech and digital transformation startups. This fund, coupled with a 110-hectare experimental farm for agricultural innovations, represents a launching platform for African entrepreneurs and researchers.
Finally, the university is home to numerous facilities to promote student life, including a hotel, co-working spaces and even a giant chess board. By training the leaders of tomorrow, UM6P aspires to become a catalyst for progress for Morocco and the entire African continent.
