Mohammed V University
Université Mohammed-V de Rabat | |
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| Established | 1957 |
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| Location | , |
| Language | Arabic,French,EnglishandSpanish |
| Website | www |
| University rankings | |
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| Global – Overall | |
| QSWorld[1] | 1201–1400 (2024) |
| THEWorld[2] | 1201–1500 (2024) |
| USNWRGlobal[3] | =1002 (2023) |
Mohammed V University(Arabic:جامعة محمد الخامس,French:Université Mohammed-V) is apublic universityinRabat,Morocco.It was founded in 1957 under a royal decree (Dahir). It is the first modernuniversityin Morocco after theUniversity of al-Qarawiyyinin Fez. It is named afterMohammed V of Morocco.
History[edit]
The university was founded in 1957. It is named forMohammed V,the formerKing of Moroccowho died in 1961.
In 1993, it was divided into two independent universities:Mohammed V University at AgdalandMohammed V University at Souissi.
In September 2014 the two universities merged into one, known as Mohammed V University, but maintaining the two campuses. The university has 18 total colleges as of 2020.
On 3 January 2018, the university launched the first professional bachelor's degree inMusicin Morocco.[4]
In June 2021, the university was included in the CWTS Leiden ranking for its first time.[5]
On 23 February 2023, Mohammed V University andIslamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizationsigned an agreement establishing the “ICESCO Open Education Chair” at the university for “equitable access to inclusive and quality education”.[6]
Notable Alumni[edit]
Arts and Science[edit]
- Mohammed Abed Al Jabri,Moroccan academic and philosopher; he graduated from the university with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1967 and a PhD in 1970.[7]
- Soumia Fahd,Moroccan herpetologist
- Laila Lalami,Moroccan novelist now working in the United States, 2015 finalist for thePulitzer PrizeforThe Moor's Account,a fictional novel of the historic figureEstevanico,the first black explorer of North America and one of four survivors of the 1527Narvaez expedition.
- Ahmed Toufiq,Moroccan writer and historian who has served as Minister for Islamic Affairs in the government of Morocco since 2002.
Politics and Diplomacy[edit]
- Moulay Rachid of MoroccoPrince of Morocco.[8]
- Mohammed VI of Morocco,King of Morocco.[9]
- Abdelilah Benkirane,15thprime ministers of Morocco.[10]
- Nabila Mounib,the secretary general of theUnified Socialist Party.
- Rafik Abdessalem,Minister of Foreign Affairsunder Prime MinisterHamadi Jebali,received a B.A. in philosophy from Mohammed V University.[11]
- Abdelouahed Belkeziz,8thSecretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
- Zohour Alaoui,Moroccan ambassador toSwedenand Permanent Representative ofMoroccoto UNESCO.[12]
- El-Ouali Mustapha Sayed,1stPresident of the Sahrawi Republic.[13]
- Mohamed Abdelaziz (Sahrawi politician),2ndPresident of the Sahrawi Republic.[14]
- Khadidja Hamdi,wife of Mohamed Abdelaziz.
- Hatim Aznague,Climate advocate and Activist.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^"QS World University Rankings: Université Mohammed V de Rabat".Top Universities.29 June 2023.Retrieved29 June2023.
- ^"Université Mohammed V de Rabat".Times Higher Education (THE).28 September 2023.Retrieved28 September2023.
- ^U.S. News & World Report."Université Mohammed V de Rabat".Retrieved27 February2024.
- ^Staff Writer."Rabat's Mohammed V University Launches First Bachelor's Degree in Music".moroccoworldnews.Retrieved2023-04-08.
- ^Daoudi, Safae."Mohammed V University Appears on CWTS Leiden Ranking for the First Time".moroccoworldnews.Retrieved2023-04-08.
- ^"Signing of agreement establishing ICESCO open education chair at Mohammed V University in Rabat".HESPRESS English - Morocco News.2023-02-23.Retrieved2023-02-23.
- ^"Mohammed Abed al-Jabri".Ibn Rushd Organization.Retrieved10 October2014.
- ^Hekking, Morgan."Morocco's Prince Moulay Rachid Celebrates 50th Birthday".moroccoworldnews.Retrieved2023-04-08.
- ^"Biography of HM. King Mohammed VI".Maroc.ma.2013-04-15.Retrieved2023-04-08.
- ^Staff Writer."Abdelilah Benkirane, the mysterious" Master of the Lamp Party "".moroccoworldnews.Retrieved2023-04-08.
- ^Sana Ajmi,Rafik AbdessalemArchived2012-03-11 at theWayback Machine,Tunisia Live,17 December 2011
- ^Kasraoui, Safaa."Moroccan Zohour Alaoui Elected President of UNESCO 39th General Conference".moroccoworldnews.Retrieved2023-04-08.
- ^Olga C.V. (8 August 1976)."El Sáhara ha perdido a Lulei"(in Spanish). El Eco de Canarias.Retrieved2010-09-21.
- ^Legg, Paul (2016-06-06)."Mohamed Abdelaziz obituary".The Guardian.ISSN0261-3077.Retrieved2023-04-08.
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