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About
Al Akhawayn University is an independent, public, not-for-profit, American-style liberal arts university located in Ifrane, Morocco. Founded by royal decree in 1993 and inaugurated in 1995, it is the only university in North Africa to offer a fully American-style liberal arts curriculum with English as the primary language of instruction. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the same body that accredits institutions like Harvard and MIT, and is situated on a 75-hectare residential campus in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
UNIREAL Score
56/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 56
Overview
- Country
- Morocco
- City
- Ifrane
- Established
- 1995
- Students
- 3,750
- Programs
- 21
- Tuition (yearly)
- €7,000
- Admission period
- September – January
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Where is Al Akhawayn University?
Al Akhawayn University is located in Ifrane, Morocco.
How much does it cost to study at Al Akhawayn University?
Typical yearly tuition at Al Akhawayn University is about €7,000. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Al Akhawayn University?
Admission at Al Akhawayn University usually runs September – January.
What can I study at Al Akhawayn University?
Al Akhawayn University offers about 21 programs, including Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing & Big Data Analytics, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Master of Science in Big Data Analytics.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Al Akhawayn University?
Al Akhawayn University has a UNIREAL Score of 56/100, calculated from: research activity.
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