About Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) is by design and mission an international university. The institution is committed to increasing international understanding through global outreach programs that encourage international exchanges and study abroad.

The highly qualified faculty is over 50% international representing over a dozen nationalities. This standard realized from the beginning of AUI has been constantly maintained. The university curriculum is based on an American model but as a whole the institution is decidedly Moroccan. This is in step with the university motto of excellence and identity.

The degree-seeking foreign student population is growing and is expected to reach 10% over the next few years. The long term goal is for the international population to reach 25% of the total student body. The number of foreign students coming to AUI for short-term study is also growing - largely through bilateral exchange programs and study abroad programs. AUI now has over 40 partner institutions of higher education in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Of these agreements for educational cooperation, 25 are involved with the active exchange of students for one or two semesters.

AUI students are encouraged to participate in these exchange programs which enhance their understanding of the world and their roles in both the global and local community. AUI’s partnerships also foster joint research, special academic programs, and conferences to advance scholarship.