The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has just reached a major milestone by ranking among the 500 best universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
Inaugurated in 2017, UM6P has quickly established itself as a key player in higher education, standing out for its excellence in research, its commitment to industrial innovation and its international academic environment. This ranking also recognizes UM6P as the best university in Morocco and North Africa.
The Times Higher Education recognition is a validation of UM6P’s ongoing efforts to promote a high-performance learning environment. The university stands out in four main areas: the quality of teaching, research, international openness and industrial innovation. These pillars have enabled UM6P to achieve this level of global recognition, reflecting its ambitions to become a driver of sustainable and technological development in Africa.
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Outstanding academic performance
One of the major reasons for this meteoric rise in the rankings is the quality of research conducted by the university. The UM6P benefits from competitive funding which supports internationally renowned publications. These results allow the university to stand out not only regionally, but also on the global stage.
In addition to research, the UM6P is distinguished by a balanced academic environmentmarked by a staff-student ratio which promotes quality supervision. In addition, the strong presence of doctoral students contributes to the intellectual dynamics and scientific productivity of the university.
International openness and industrial innovation
The UM6P also reinforces its attractiveness through its international openness. It attracts students and staff from around the world, and benefits from numerous global collaborations with leading universities and companies. This international dimension is a key criterion in the evaluation of university performance by Times Higher Education.
The university also excels in industrial innovation, thanks to its numerous patents resulting from pioneering research. This commitment to applied research, at the service of industry, strengthens the position of UM6P as a leader in innovation in Morocco and Africa.
A rigorous methodology for assessing excellence
The Times Higher Education ranking is based on a methodology that evaluates several criteria such as the quality of teaching, the impact of research, internationalization and innovation. Data comes from several sources, including direct contributions from UM6P, Elsevier statistics for publications and patents, and reputation surveys. This rigorous process ensures that only the highest performing universities are recognized.
Rachid Mahmoudi
