Cadi Ayyad University Achieves Top Ranking in Morocco

Cadi Ayyad University, located in Marrakech, has secured its position as the leading university in Morocco according to the July 2026 edition of the international university ranking, "Webometrics." This ranking evaluates higher education institutions based on their digital presence, the openness of their scientific output, and the impact of their academic publications. The university proudly announced that it has also claimed the top spot in the Maghreb region, ranked among the top 30 universities in Africa, and achieved an impressive global ranking of 1420 out of more than 32,000 universities evaluated.

The university's announcement highlighted that these results reflect its ongoing commitment to enhancing academic and scientific excellence, broadening access to its digital resources, and fostering openness to scientific knowledge. Furthermore, Cadi Ayyad University is expanding the dissemination of its scientific output on both national and international levels.

Recognition in Multiple International Rankings

The university noted that this achievement complements its strong performance in several other international university rankings released throughout 2026. Cadi Ayyad University topped the list of Moroccan universities in the "UniRank" ranking and secured the second position nationally in the "CWUR" ranking, placing it among the top 5.3% of universities worldwide. Additionally, it ranked second nationally in the "QS Sustainability Rankings," showcasing its commitment to sustainable practices.

International university rankings, depending on their respective methodologies, assess various indicators related to academic performance, research output, digital presence, scientific impact, and sustainability. Consequently, the rankings of higher education institutions may vary based on the criteria and weights employed by each ranking system.

Cadi Ayyad University believes that the results achieved in 2026 reflect the engagement of its various components in implementing its strategy aimed at addressing challenges related to comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable development while strengthening the university's position regionally and internationally.

As reported by lakome2.com.