Al Akhawayn University
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Al Akhawayn University |
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| Established | 1995 |
| President | Rachid Benmokhtar Benabdellah |
| Location | Ifrane, Morocco |
| Website | http://www.aui.ma/ |
Al Akhawayn University or AUI (Arabic: جامعة الأخوين, literally meaning The Two Brothers' University) is a university located in Ifrane, Morocco, just 60 kilometers from the imperial city of Fez, in the midst of the Middle Atlas Mountains. It was inaugurated officially by King Hassan II on 16 January 1995. AUI is dedicated to being an international university.
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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. International students make up 25-30% of its student body. Students can choose to study in the following areas ensured by three main schools:
The School of Science and Engineering (SSE):
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)
- 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)
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.
[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 campus, of approximately 0.5 square kilometres of rolling wooded terrain, consists of large chalets grouped around pleasant squares.
[edit] Partnerships
AUI has many academic and institutional partnerships. Among the partners are American University of Beirut, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Boston College, Dubai Internet City (DIC), Euro Prospective, European Foundation for Management Development, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Idaho State University, Indiana State University, University of Joensuu, Osaka University, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of Dayton, University of Montana, United Nations Development Programme, University of North Florida, University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington, West Virginia University, World Bank.
In 1999, Bell Laboratories, the research and development arm of Lucent Technologies and Al Akhawayn University signed a Collaborative Research Agreement whereby both parties will work together on joint telecommunications related research and development projects.
AUI is also a member of the Consortium of Academic Stewards for The Scholar Ship.
