Mohammed V University in Rabat has secured the top spot nationally, placing 24th in Africa and 983rd globally in a recent ranking released by the “AD Scientific Index” for public universities in 2025.
Following closely behind Mohammed V University, Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech claimed the second national position, ranking 37th in Africa and 1314th globally.
Hassan II University in Casablanca secured the third position nationally, ranking 40th in Africa and 1373rd globally. Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fes followed in the fourth position, ranking 49th in Africa and 1499th globally.
Meanwhile, Ibn Zohr University in Agadir claimed the fifth national position, ranking 69th in Africa and 1787th globally.
The ranking includes 22 public universities and institutes in Morocco, revealing a notable improvement in the quality of scientific research and higher education.
In Africa, South African universities demonstrated a strong presence in the African rankings, with the University of Cape Town leading the way, followed by Stellenbosch University, the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Pretoria, the University of Kwazulu-Natal, and the University of Johannesburg, respectively, occupying the top six positions.
According to the “AD Index” report, universities that successfully increased the number of researchers in the top tier experienced a significant improvement in their ranking.
The research performance of Hassan II University in Casablanca significantly contributed to its improved ranking, thanks to an increase in citations and high-impact scientific publications.
Abdelmalek Saadi University in Tetouan expanded its international cooperation network, bolstering its global position.
Globally, Harvard University remains the most influential university, boasting over 2400 scientists and researchers across various disciplines.
The University of Sao Paulo in Brazil secured the second global position, with over 1900 scientists and researchers contributing to its academic reputation.
The University of Michigan in the United States continues to rank among the top institutions, with approximately 1800 top-tier researchers.
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