Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a Moroccan non-profit, private research university established in 2013 and inaugurated in 2017. It is officially recognized as a pivotal institution for education, research, and innovation, serving as a knowledge bridge between Africa and the world. The university is largely supported by the OCP Foundation and is designed to tackle crucial African challenges such as food security, water stress, energy crises, and sustainable urban development.

1. UM6P Organization & Structure

UM6P operates as a federated structure, bringing together several specialized schools, research institutes, and "living laboratories."

Core Schools & Colleges:

• School of Applied Science & Engineering (SASE): Focuses on interdisciplinary engineering.

• Africa Business School (ABS): Specializes in management, innovation, and leadership.

• School of Computer Science (UM6P-CS): Known for AI, data science, and Cybersecurity.

• School of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAES/ASARI): Focuses on sustainable agriculture.

• School of Collective Intelligence (SCI): Combines social sciences with digital technologies.

• College of Medicine: Trains professionals in healthcare delivery.

• School of Architecture, Planning & Design (SAP+D).

• 1337 & YouCode: Coding schools using peer-learning methods.

• Center for Doctoral Studies (CEDoc): Oversees Ph.D. programs.

Innovation Ecosystem:

• UM6P Ventures: Startup incubator and accelerator.

• Technology Transfer Office (TTO): Manages intellectual property and R&D results.

• Living Labs: Experimental platforms to test innovations in real-world scenarios. UM6P +2

2. Main Campuses

• Benguerir Campus (Main Hub): Located in the Mohammed VI Green City near Marrakesh, featuring modern, sustainable architecture (SILVER rated by STARS).

• Rabat Campus (Salé): Focuses on Governance, Economics & Social Sciences (FGSES).

• Laâyoune Campus: Regional antenna focusing on arid environment farming (ASARI).

• Global Hubs: International branches in Paris (France), Montreal (Canada), and New York (USA), enabling global partnerships and research collaboration.

3. Key Research & Mission Areas

UM6P prioritizes research directly linked to societal and industrial needs, often in collaboration with the OCP Group. UM6P executive education

• Sustainable Agriculture: Soil management and plant nutrition.

• Renewable Energy: Solar, green hydrogen, and storage.

• Digital Transformation: Data analysis, AI, and supercomputing (hosting the African Supercomputing Center/Toubkal).

• Water Management: Desalination and efficiency.

4. Educational Model

• "Learning by Doing": Focuses on applied research, experimentation, and fieldwork rather than solely theoretical instruction.

• Pan-African Commitment: Develops programs to support young African researchers and engineers, including scholarships with the Mastercard Foundation.

• Excellence & Inclusivity: Ranked among the Top 400 worldwide (Times Higher Education 2026) and 14th in the Arab region.

• Academic Partnerships: Collaborates with leading institutions including MIT, Columbia University, EPFL, and HEC Paris.