Université Mohammed V
Rabat, Morocco • Founded 1957 • World Rank #2813
Overview
Founded in 1957, the Université Mohammed V (Mohammed V University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Rabat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rabat-Sale-Kenitra.
This institution also has a branch campus in Salé and Tamesna. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation, Maroc (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation of Morocco), Université Mohammed V (UM5) is a very large-sized coeducational Moroccan higher education institution.
Université Mohammed V (UM5) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 67-year-old Moroccan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
UM5 also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Université Mohammed V's on-the-ground location and digital channels to engage with the institution. Library access for prospective students is often arranged separately through the main library team.
Academic Details
Université Mohammed V's academic structure, enrolment numbers, and accreditation context are gathered below. Together they describe how the institution operates beyond the surface-level overview.
Academic Structures
Each constituent academic unit at Université Mohammed V is captured below — including research centres alongside teaching faculties. Research centres often signal the institution's strategic priorities.
Unit 16 items
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Education Sciences
- Faculty of Juridical, Economic and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences
- Faculty of Medecine and Pharmacy
- Faculty of Sciences
- Higher School of Technology of Salé
- Institute of African Studies
- Institute of Spanish-Portuguese Studies
- Institute of Studies and Research on Arabization
- Mohammadia School of Engineers
- National Higher School
- National Higher School of Arts and Crafts
- National Higher School of Computer Science and System Analysis
- Scientific Institute
- Universitary Institute for Scientific Research
Programs Offered
Université Mohammed V's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
Bachelor's Degree
63 programmes
There are 63 programmes to choose from at Université Mohammed V for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.
Plant Biotechnology and Microbiology تقنية النباتات الحيوية والميكروبيولوجيا Biotechnology
Biodiversity, Ecology and Environment التنوع البيولوجي والبيئة والإيكولوجيا Biological Sciences
Phytotherapy and Applied Pharmacology العلاج النباتي والصيدلة المطبقة Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences العلوم الطبية الحيوية Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Chemistry of Materials and Minerals كيمياء المواد والمعادن Materials Science
Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Substances الكيمياء الطبية والمواد الطبيعية Chemistry
Physical Chemistry and Environment الكيمياء الفيزيائية والبيئة Chemistry
Mining Geology and Energy Transition الجيولوجيا المعدنية والانتقال الطاقي Mining & Oil Engineering
Geological Risks: Prevention and Natural Disaster Management الأخطار الجيولوجية: الوقاية وإدارة الكوارث الطبيعية Earth Sciences & Geology
Engineering and Water Management الهندسة والإدارة المائية Business & Management
Applied Computer Science - Software Engineering تطبيقات الحاسوب - هندسة البرمجيات Software Engineering
Applied Computer Science and Cybersecurity تطبيقات الحاسوب والأمن السيبراني Cyber Security
Applied Computer Science: Web and Mobile Development تطبيقات الحاسوب: تطوير الويب والهاتف المحمول Computer Sciences
Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence علوم الحاسوب وعلوم البيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي Data Science & Analytics
Computer Science, Computer Vision and Virtual Reality علوم الحاسوب والرؤية الحاسوبية والواقع الافتراضي Computer Sciences
Mathematical Engineering هندسة الرياضيات Mathematics
Mathematics and Applications الرياضيات والتطبيقات Mathematics
Fundamental Mathematics الرياضيات الأساسية Mathematics
Civil Engineering الهندسة المدنية Civil Engineering & Construction
Networks and Telecommunications الشبكات والاتصالات Communication Studies
Optics, Photonics and Optometry الإضاءة والفوتونية والبصريات Optometry
Physics of Matter فيزياء المادة Physics & Astronomy
Radioprotection, Dosimetry and Medical Technologies الحماية من الإشعاع والجرعات والتقنيات الطبية Physics & Astronomy
Electronics الإلكترونيات Robotics & Automation
Mechanics and Energy الميكانيكا والطاقة Mechanical Engineering
Electronics, Computer Science and Robotics الإلكترونيات وعلوم الحاسوب والروبوتات Computer Sciences
Teaching of Physics of Materials and Renewable Energies تدريس فيزياء المواد والطاقات المتجددة Energy Engineering
Urban Planning and Territorial Development التخطيط الحضري والتنمية الإقليمية Business & Management
Environment and Sustainable Development البيئة والتنمية المستدامة Politics & International Relations
Sociology علم الاجتماع Social & Cultural Studies
Arabic Language and Literature اللغة العربية والأدب Literature
Arabic Language and Linguistics اللغة العربية واللسانيات Linguistics & Language Studies
Moroccan and Global Culture الثقافة المغربية والعالمية Politics & International Relations
Islamic Sciences Methodologies مناهج العلوم الإسلامية Islamic & Quranic Studies
Islamic Thought and Societal Issues الفكر الإسلامي والقضايا المجتمعية Islamic & Quranic Studies
Morocco and Its International Context: History and Heritage المغرب وسياقه الدولي: التاريخ والتراث History
History, Memory and Heritage التاريخ والذاكرة والتراث History
Philosophy الفلسفة Philosophy & Ethics
Clinical, Social and Work Psychology علم النفس الإكلينيكي والاجتماعي والعمل Psychology
Literature الأدب الفرنسي Literature
Language Sciences علوم اللغة الفرنسية Linguistics & Language Studies
Literary and Cultural Studies الدراسات الأدبية والثقافية الإنجليزية Art History
English Linguistics اللسانيات الإنجليزية English Language Studies
German Language and Literature اللغة الألمانية والأدب Linguistics & Language Studies
Hispanic Studies الدراسات الإسبانية Linguistics & Language Studies
Italian Studies الدراسات الإيطالية Linguistics & Language Studies
Organizational Communication الاتصالات التنظيمية Communication Studies
Digital Communication Professions مهن الاتصالات الرقمية Communication Studies
Chinese Language and Culture اللغة الصينية والثقافة Linguistics & Language Studies
Portuguese Studies Degree درجة الدراسات البرتغالية Linguistics & Language Studies
Civil and Land Law القانون المدني والعقار Civil & Private Law
Business Law قانون الأعمال Business Law
Legal and Judicial Professions المهن القانونية والقضائية Shariah & Islamic Law
Administrative and Financial Studies الدراسات الإدارية والمالية Finance, Banking & Insurance
Diplomatic and International Studies الدراسات الدبلوماسية والدولية Politics & International Relations
Applied Economics الاقتصاد المطبق Economics
International Economics الاقتصاد الدولي Economics
Economic Policies السياسات الاقتصادية Economics
Management Sciences علوم الإدارة Business & Management
Political Sciences العلوم السياسية Politics & International Relations
Political and Geopolitical Studies الدراسات السياسية والجيوستراتيجية Politics & International Relations
Tourism Management إدارة السياحة Tourism & Leisure
Law and Economics القانون والاقتصاد Economics
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Master's Degree
94 programmes
Université Mohammed V offers 94 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.
Biomedical Sciences العلوم الطبية الحيوية Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Islamic Belief and Sufism in the Islamic West ماستر العقيدة والتصوف في الغرب الإسلامي Islamic & Quranic Studies
Ijtihad and Innovation in Family Issues ماستر الاجتهاد والتجديد في قضايا الأسرة Liberal Arts
Anthropology, Society and Cultures ماستر الأنثروبولوجيا والمجتمع والثقافات Social & Cultural Studies
Arabic Literature and Intercultural Studies ماستر الأدب العربي والمثاقفة Literature
Natural Land Balances: Sustainable Development Rules ماستر التوازنات الطبيعية للأراضي: قواعد الإعداد والتنمية المستدامة Politics & International Relations
Territorial Environmental Management and Sustainable Development Master Gestion Territoriale de l'Environnement et Développement Durable Environmental Sciences
Theoretical and Applied Linguistics Master Theoretical and Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Arabic Language Teaching for Non-Native Speakers ماستر تدريس اللغة العربية للناطقين بغيرها Education & Teaching
Morocco and the World Through History ماستر المغرب والعالم عبر التاريخ History
Religion, Culture and Migration ماستر الدين والثقافة والهجرة Religious Studies
Literatures, Arts and African Cultures Master Littératures, Arts et Cultures en Afrique Literature
Cultural Narratives and Semiology ماستر السرديات الثقافية والسيميولوجية Literature
Islamic Sciences: Critical Methods and Innovation Mechanisms ماستر العلوم الإسلامية: مناهج النقد وآليات التجديد Islamic & Quranic Studies
Organizational Communication, Media and Territories Master Communication des Organisations, Médias et Territoires Communication Studies
Language Sciences and Digital Communication Master Sciences du Langage et Communication Digitale Linguistics & Language Studies
Economic and Political Geography of Africa ماستر الجغرافيا الاقتصادية والسياسية لإفريقيا Economics
Cinema and Audiovisual Professions ماستر السينما ومهن السمعي البصري Film & Animation
Islamic Sciences and Civilizational Development ماستر العلوم الشرعية والبناء الحضاري Islamic & Quranic Studies
Master of Legal Sciences ماستر العلوم القانونية Law
Master of International Law and Diplomatic Practice ماستر القانون الدولي والممارسة الدبلوماسية International Law
Euro-Mediterranean Trade Law Master Droit des Échanges Euro Méditerranéens Law
Advanced Political and Institutional Studies ماستر الدراسات السياسية والمؤسساتية المعمقة Politics & International Relations
Political and International Studies Master Études Politiques et Internationales Politics & International Relations
Public Management and Public Finance ماستر التدبير العمومي والمالية العامة Finance, Banking & Insurance
Economy and Territorial Governance Master Économie et Gouvernance des Territoires Economics
Management Sciences Master Sciences de Gestion Business & Management
Strategic Human Resources Management Master Management Stratégique des Ressources Humaines Human Resource Management
Public Finance and Taxation Master Finances Publiques et Fiscalité Tax Law
Financial and Fiscal Management Accounting Master Gestion Financière Comptable & Fiscale Accounting
Participatory Finance, Governance and Innovation Master Finance Participative, Gouvernance et Innovation Finance, Banking & Insurance
Currency, Finance and Banking Master Monnaie Finance Banque Finance, Banking & Insurance
Economic Sciences - Applied Economics Master Sciences Économiques – Économie Appliquée Economics
Applied Economics and Migration Master Économie Appliquée à la Migration Economics
Economics and Evaluation of Public Policies Master Économie et Évaluation des Politiques Publiques Economics
Environmental Economic Sciences Master Sciences Économiques de l'Environnement Economics
Management of Economic-Logistical Information Master Management de l'Information Économico-Logistique Supply Chain & Logistics
Public Action Management and Public Financial Engineering Master Management de l'Action Publique et Ingénierie Financière Publique General Engineering
Applied Linguistics: Theory, Research, and Pedagogy Master Applied Linguistics: Theory, Research, and Pedagogy Linguistics & Language Studies
French Language Didactics Master Didactiques du Français Linguistics & Language Studies
Artistic Education and Cultural Mediation Master Education Artistique et Médiation Culturelles Education & Teaching
Educational Technology Engineering and Innovation Master Ingénierie Techno-Pédagogique et Innovation General Engineering
Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Training Master Mesure et Évaluation en Éducation et Formation Education & Teaching
Aesthetic Education and Cultural Management ماستر التربية الجمالية والتدبير الثقافي Education & Teaching
Social Sciences Didactics ماستر ديداكتيك العلوم الاجتماعية Social Sciences & Education
Socio-Educational Intervention and Innovative Practices Master Intervention Socio-Éducative et Pratiques Innovantes Education & Teaching
Educational Management and Leadership Master Management et Leadership Éducatifs Business & Management
Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Master Éducation des Adultes et Apprentissage Tout au Long de la Vie Education & Teaching
Arabic Language Programme Design and Educational Technology ماستر تصميم برامج اللغة العربية والتكنولوجية التعليمية Applied Design
Educational Psychology and Inclusion ماستر علم النفس التربوي والدمج Educational Psychology
Master in Biology and Oral Materials ماستر في بيولوجيا وقوام الفم Biological Sciences
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Civil Engineering ديبلوم الهندسة - الهندسة المدنية General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Electrical Engineering ديبلوم الهندسة - الهندسة الكهربائية General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Industrial Engineering ديبلوم الهندسة - الهندسة الصناعية General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Computer Engineering ديبلوم الهندسة - هندسة المعلوماتية General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Mechanical Engineering ديبلوم الهندسة - الهندسة الميكانيكية General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Mining Engineering ديبلوم الهندسة - هندسة التعدين General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - MIS Engineering (Modeling & Scientific Computing) ديبلوم الهندسة - هندسة النمذجة والحوسبة العلمية General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Industrial Process Engineering ديبلوم الهندسة - هندسة العمليات الصناعية Law
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Software Engineering (GL) ديبلوم الهندسة - هندسة البرمجيات General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Business Intelligence (BI) ديبلوم الهندسة - ذكاء الأعمال General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Web and Internet Engineering (IL) ديبلوم الهندسة - هندسة الويب والإنترنت General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Systems and Network Security (SSI) ديبلوم الهندسة - أمن الأنظمة والشبكات General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Software Engineering and Management (SEM) ديبلوم الهندسة - هندسة البرمجيات والإدارة General Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur - Internet and IT Management (ITR) ديبلوم الهندسة - إدارة الإنترنت والمعلوماتية General Engineering
Analyse et Applications ماستر تحليل التطبيقات Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Analysis and Quality Control of Natural Products and Phytochemistry تحليل وضبط الجودة للمنتجات الطبيعية والفيتوكيمياء Chemistry
Biodiversity, Environment and Sustainable Development التنوع البيولوجي والبيئة والتنمية المستدامة Politics & International Relations
Biology of Human Pathologies, specialty Sciences of Cancer بيولوجيا الأمراض البشرية، تخصص علوم السرطان Health Sciences
Cryptography and Information Security التشفير وأمن المعلومات Cyber Security
Intelligent Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies الأمن السيبراني الذكي والتكنولوجيات الناشئة Cyber Security
Renewable Energies and Storage الطاقات المتجددة والتخزين Energy Engineering
Genomics and Bioinformatics الجينوميات والبيوتكنولوجيا المعلوماتية Information Systems & Technology
Applied Geosciences: Geophysics العلوم الجيولوجية المطبقة: الجيوفيزياء Earth Sciences & Geology
Computer Science, Governance and Digital Transformation علوم الحاسوب والحوكمة والتحول الرقمي Computer Sciences
Computer Science and Electronics of Embedded Systems علوم الحاسوب والإلكترونيات للأنظمة المدمجة Computer Sciences
Computer Science and Telecommunications علوم الحاسوب والاتصالات Computer Sciences
Software Development and Decision Engineering هندسة تطوير البرمجيات والقرار Software Engineering
Computer Science and Systems Security Engineering هندسة علوم الحاسوب وأمن الأنظمة Computer Sciences
Intelligent Processing Systems أنظمة المعالجة الذكية Law
Advanced Materials and Energies المواد المتقدمة والطاقات Energy Engineering
Mathematics and Numerical Engineering الرياضيات وهندسة الحسابات الرقمية Mathematics
Matter and Radiation المادة والإشعاع Physics & Astronomy
Pharmacochemistry الكيمياء الدوائية Pharmacy
Physics and Computer Science الفيزياء وعلوم الحاسوب Computer Sciences
Physics of Materials فيزياء المواد Physics & Astronomy
Data Science and Engineering هندسة العلوم والبيانات Data Science & Analytics
Analytical Sciences, Quality and Environment العلوم التحليلية والجودة والبيئة Environmental Sciences
Materials Science and Process Engineering علوم المواد وهندسة العمليات Law
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Sciences علوم الرقمنة والذكاء الاصطناعي AI & Machine Learning
Agrifood Sciences and Technologies علوم وتقنيات الزراعة والغذاء Food Science
Space Sciences and Technologies علوم وتقنيات الفضاء Natural Sciences
Statistics and Econometrics الإحصائيات والقياس الاقتصادي Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics, Data Analysis and Machine Learning الرياضيات وتحليل البيانات والتعلم الآلي Data Science & Analytics
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Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
3 programmes
Beyond the main degree tiers, Université Mohammed V runs 3 programmes as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.
Doctorate in Dental Medicine دكتوراه في طب الأسنان Dentistry
DUT for Dental Assistants دبلوم جامعي تكنولوجي لمساعدي الأسنان Dentistry
DUT for Dental Prosthetists دبلوم جامعي تكنولوجي لأطباء الأسنان المتخصصين Dentistry
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Université Mohammed V
The standard application path for Université Mohammed V, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.
- 1 Research programmes at Université Mohammed V
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Université Mohammed V runs 160 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Before applying to Université Mohammed V, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Morocco.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Université Mohammed V's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Lodge your application
Lodge your application through the official website (www.um5.ac.ma). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +212 (53) 727 2755. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Université Mohammed V
Common questions about Université Mohammed V answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.
In what year was Université Mohammed V established?
Université Mohammed V was founded in 1957 (approximately 69 years ago).
What city is Université Mohammed V in?
Université Mohammed V operates from Rabat, Morocco.
Is Université Mohammed V public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How big is Université Mohammed V's student body?
Université Mohammed V serves approximately over-50,000 students.
Where does Université Mohammed V stand in university rankings?
It ranks #2813 globally and #8 in Morocco.
How is Université Mohammed V organised academically?
Université Mohammed V has 16 academic units.
Is Université Mohammed V officially recognised?
Université Mohammed V is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation, Maroc.
Where can I learn more about Université Mohammed V?
Université Mohammed V's official website is www.um5.ac.ma.
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Members of Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
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Faculties at Nearby Universities
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Where Else to Study General Engineering
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