Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) enters the world’s Top 500 in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, positioning itself in first place both nationally and in North Africa.
This world-renowned ranking establishes UM6P as one of the most successful institutions globally, highlighting its notable research impact, its enriching international environment, its commitment to student supervision, as well as as its unwavering desire to encourage industrial innovation. By rising to the top, UM6P strengthens its status as the leading university in Morocco and North Africa, thus consolidating its leading role in the fields of teaching and research on the continent.
It is worth noting that the Times Higher Education World University Rankings evaluates universities according to a rigorous set of performance indicators, encompassing teaching, research, international outlook and industrial innovation. Integration into the Top 500 marks a significant step, a faithful reflection of the UM6P’s mission dedicated to the promotion of knowledge, innovation, and the creation of an impact with a global reach.
Furthermore, Times Higher Education’s methodology is based on several fundamental criteria, including the quality of teaching, the intensity of research, international openness and innovation. In this context, UM6P stands out for its excellent learning environment, characterized by a strong representation of doctoral students and a balanced ratio between staff and students, undeniable assets which contribute to its remarkable overall evaluation.
The university stands out in particular in the field of research through the relevance and impact of its scientific productivity. Supported by competitive funding and internationally recognized publications, the quality of its work contributes significantly to its recognition in global rankings. The UM6P thus demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, positioning its research initiatives in a dynamic of influence on a global scale.
In addition, UM6P displays a remarkable international openness, reinforced by the diversity of its students and staff. This human wealth is complemented by numerous collaborations on a global scale, placing the university at the heart of a dynamic and influential academic network. At the same time, UM6P’s commitment to industrial innovation, materialized by the patents resulting from its research work, constitutes an additional asset which has also favored its prestigious ranking.
The data used to develop this ranking comes from a variety of sources, including institutional information provided directly by UM6P, as well as data from Elsevier, which encompasses publication metrics, collaborations, patents and research impact. In addition, surveys contribute to reputation indicators relating to teaching and research.
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