Moroccan and Tunisian universities recognized in Times Higher Education rankings

Five Moroccan universities have placed in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education (THE) 2027 Arab university rankings. The results were announced during the Arab Universities Summit held from November 3 to 5, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) campus in Benguerir, Morocco.

UM6P maintained its position as the top Moroccan institution and rose to 13th place in the regional rankings. Among Moroccan public universities, Ibn Tofaïl University of Kenitra led the group, improving its regional rank to 66th. The THE rankings evaluate research quality, teaching conditions, international outlook, and industry relations.

Tunisia’s University of Tunis El Manar received an honorary trophy of excellence at the summit. The institution is ranked first in Tunisia and leads North African public universities. It specifically achieved first place in North Africa and third place in the Arab region for the teaching indicator.