CWUR 2026: Cadi Ayyad University Reaffirms Its Position Among Leading Universities Worldwide

Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) continues to strengthen its international standing, earning renewed recognition in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), one of the world’s most respected benchmarks for evaluating higher education institutions.

In this latest edition, which assessed more than 21,000 universities worldwide, UCA ranks among the top 5.3% of universities globally, further demonstrating the strength and consistency of its academic and research performance.

According to the CWUR 2026 rankings, Cadi Ayyad University is positioned:
• 19th among African universities; 
• 2nd nationally in Morocco; 
• with an overall score of 69.9.

The CWUR rankings are distinguished by a rigorous methodology based on a range of performance indicators, including:

• Quality of education; 
• Graduate employability; 
• Quality of faculty; 
• Research performance.

This international recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of the entire university community—including faculty members, researchers, students, and administrative and technical staff—to advancing excellence, fostering innovation, and promoting the development of knowledge.

Through this achievement, Cadi Ayyad University further consolidates its position as a leading academic institution in Morocco and across Africa, while continuing to pursue its strategy of international engagement, academic cooperation, and contribution to scientific, economic, and social development.

UCA remains firmly committed to educating the talents of tomorrow, advancing high-impact research, and actively contributing to Morocco’s growing influence on the global academic stage.