Al Akhawayn University
| Al Akhawayn University | |
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| جامعة الأخوين | |
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| Established | 1995 |
| President | Dr. Driss Ouaouicha |
| Location | Ifrane, Morocco |
| Website | http://www.aui.ma/ |
Al Akhawayn University (Arabic: جامعة الأخوين, literally meaning The Two Brothers' University referring to the King of Saudi Arabia and the King of Morocco) is a university located in Ifrane, Morocco, just 60 kilometers from the imperial city of Fez, in the midst of the Middle Atlas Mountains. The creation of Al Akhawayn University was largely funded by the King of Saudi Arabia from a large endowment intended for the cleanup of an oil spill off the coast of Morocco.[1] However, the cleanup was never realized and the endowment was used to create the university. Al Akhawayn University was inaugurated officially by the former King of Morocco Hassan II on 16 January 1995.
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[edit] Academics
The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Significant research by faculty and students complements the University academic instruction. Students can choose to study in the following areas ensured by three main schools:
The School of Science and Engineering (SSE):
Bachelor's degree programs:
- Bachelor of science in computer science (BSCS)
- Bachelor of science in General Engineering and Management Science(BSEMS)
- Bachelor of science in general engineering (BSGE)
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Master's degree programs:
- Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)
- Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE)
- Master of Science in Computer networks (MSCN)
- Master of Science in Biotechnology
- Combined Bachelor of Science & Master of Science(BS/MS) program
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS):
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resources & Development (BSHRD)
- Bachelor of Arts in International studies (BAIS)
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (BACS)
Mass Media Professional Communication
- Intensive Summer Program Arabic and North African Studies Program ARANAS Program
Master's degree programs:
- Master of Arts in International studies and Diplomacy (MAISD)
School of Business Administration (SBA): The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in :
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- International business
Master's degree programs:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive (MBA EX-MBA)
All courses are taught in English. However, it gives special attention to the teaching of Arabic at all levels and in all branches of education.
Approximately 10% of the students body is international with a goal to reach 25% over the next 5 years. Each semester there are 60-70 exchange and study abroad students. The Summer Arabic and North African Studies program attracts about 100 undergraduate and graduate level student largely from the USA although there is an increasing number of Europeans.
[edit] Campus
The architecture of the campus complements the distinctive building style of Ifrane, characteristic of mountain chalets with their high-pitched tile roofs and wooden beams. The steep roofs are designed to move the large quantities of wet heavy snow each winter. The fully networked and residential campus, of approximately 80 hectares of rolling wooded terrain, consists of large chalets grouped around pleasant squares.
[edit] Partnerships
Al Akhawayn University has many academic and institutional partnerships. Among the partners are: University of Dayton, ESSEC, Bentley College, Beloit College, Binghamton University, Boston College, European Foundation for Management Development, Georgetown University, University of Washington, George Washington University, Idaho State University, Indiana State University, University of Joensuu, Osaka University, Kansai Gaidai University, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Pô), Shawnee State University, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of Montana, United Nations Development Programme, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Florida, University of Texas at Austin, Virginia Military Institute, West Virginia University, University of Kansas, World Bank, among others.
Al Akhawayn University is also a founding member of the Consortium of Academic Stewards for The Scholar Ship.
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[edit] External links
- Al Akhawayn University Website
- Student Activities Office
- Arabic and North African Studies Program Website
