University Mohammed VI Polytechnic

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is a non-profit private research university in Morocco. Established in 2013, UM6P engages in applied research and innovation, with a mission of contributing to regional economic and human development.

The main campus is located in the Mohammed VI Green City of Benguerir, near Marrakesh. UM6P also has a major campus in Rabat, situated in the municipality of Salé, and another in Laayoune. In addition to these campuses, the university operates Global Hubs in Paris, New York, and Montreal, extending its presence nationally and internationally. A new suburban campus is planned to open in El Jadida in 2034.

UM6P emphasizes experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with industry. Its educational model integrates academic instruction with practical training through living laboratories, pilot projects, and fieldwork, particularly in areas such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and digital technologies. The institution also supports innovation and technology transfer through incubators, startup accelerators, and partnerships with both local and international companies.

The university federates a number of schools and research institutes, some of which predate its establishment. It maintains international partnerships with leading academic institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia Business School, the Max Planck Society, HEC Paris, Mines ParisTech, EPFL, McGill University, and Sciences Po.

UM6P is ranked among the Top 400 in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.