# Establishment of HEM International University in Morocco > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/establishment-of-hem-international-university-in-morocco > Updated: 2026-09-03T00:13:53.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. HEM has transitioned from a management school to the status of HEM International University in Morocco. This transformation aims to expand academic and scientific activities, deepen international partnerships, and strengthen ties with the business sector. The university’s structure includes a Business School with locations in Casablanca and Rabat, the Averroes Engineering School, a Faculty of Law, and a division for Executive Education. Governance is managed through a partnership involving LCI Education, CDG Invest (the investment arm of Groupe CDG), and Averroes Holding. Scheduled to begin official activities for the 2026-2027 academic year, the institution’s pedagogical model focuses on professionalization through work-study programs and curricula aligned with labor market needs. The university intends to utilize the LCI Education network to facilitate international mobility and academic cooperation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: HEM International University to launch in Morocco for 2026-2027 academic year HEM is transforming into HEM International University for the 2026-2027 academic year, expanding into engineering, law, and executive education with a focus on professional employability in Morocco. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hem-international-university-to-launch-in-morocco-for-2026-2027-academic-year ### 2026-08-04: University International HEM officially launched in Morocco HEM becomes University International HEM, expanding academic scope, international ties and business links; launch event set for 2 September in Casablanca. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-international-hem-officially-launched-in-morocco --- Cite as: Establishment of HEM International University in Morocco. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/establishment-of-hem-international-university-in-morocco