Cadi Ayyad University Achieves Top Ranking in Webometrics 2026
Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) in Marrakech has solidified its status as a premier institution of higher education in Morocco. In the July 2026 edition of the international Webometrics ranking, UCA emerged as the leading university in Morocco and claimed the top spot in the Maghreb region. This remarkable achievement highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and scientific research.
According to a statement released by the institution, UCA ranks among the top 30 universities in Africa and occupies the 1,420th position globally out of over 32,000 assessed universities. The Webometrics ranking evaluates various factors, including the visibility of digital resources, the openness of scientific production, and the impact of academic publications. This comprehensive approach underscores UCA's dedication to enhancing its online presence and the dissemination of its research on both national and international platforms.
The university attributes its significant progress to the concerted efforts made in recent years to bolster its academic and scientific excellence, improve the accessibility of its digital resources, and promote the outreach of its research work. UCA emphasizes its policy of open access to scientific knowledge and its investment in elevating academic production, which are crucial for its recognition on global platforms.
A Broader Recognition of Excellence
This latest accolade is part of a broader trend of international recognition for Cadi Ayyad University. The institution points out that its performance in the Webometrics ranking corroborates outcomes from other academic evaluations published in 2026. Notably, UCA secured the top position among Moroccan universities in the UniRank ranking and was placed second nationally in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), positioning it within the top 5.3% of universities worldwide. Furthermore, UCA attained the second rank nationally in the QS Sustainability Rankings, which assess institutions' performance in sustainable development.
It is important to note that different international rankings utilize distinct methodologies. Depending on the criteria employed, these rankings consider indicators related to teaching quality, scientific research, digital visibility, the influence of academic publications, and commitments to sustainability. Such variations can explain the differences in rankings across various assessments.
For Cadi Ayyad University, the outcomes achieved in 2026 reflect the collective involvement of all its components in implementing a strategy aimed at addressing the challenges of global, integrated, and sustainable development. The institution believes that this proactive approach enhances its visibility and competitiveness, both regionally and internationally, amidst increasing competition among universities for scientific visibility and academic attractiveness.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
