University Mohammed VI Polytechnic is now ranked among the Top 400 universities worldwide, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
This achievement, following UM6P’s entry into the Top 500 in the 2025 ranking, places the University as the 1st in Morocco and North Africa, and the 4th in Africa. It reinforces UM6P’s standing among the world’s leading institutions in research and innovation.
The Times Higher Education 2026 ranking evaluated 2,191 universities across 115 countries, based on 18 indicators grouped into five main categories: Teaching (learning environment), Research Quality (volume, income, and reputation), Research Environment (influence, productivity, and funding), International Outlook (international students, staff, and collaborations), and Industry Collaboration (income and patents). As a result of this assessment, UM6P is ranked within the 351–400 band worldwide.
This recognition reflects the scientific and academic momentum that has driven UM6P in recent years. Between 2020 and 2025, the University produced over 6,600 indexed research publications, 85% of which were published in Q1 journals, reaching nearly 84,000 citations. UM6P’s academic community now includes more than 379 permanent professors and 1,300 PhD students, demonstrating the continued strengthening of its research and doctoral ecosystem.
The Times Higher Education 2026 ranking marks an important step forward for UM6P in its pursuit of academic excellence and its commitment to contributing to sustainable development, technological innovation, and value creation in service of the African continent