Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences

Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences
Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé
TypeSemi-public, non-profit university
Established2014 (2014)
Affiliation
PresidentMohamed Adnaoui
Students8,140 (2024–2025)
Location
 Morocco
Websiteum6ss.ma

Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS; French: Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé) is a non-profit university in Morocco, established in 2014 by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Health Sciences (FM6SS). It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in health-related fields and conducts research in Health sciences.[1]

History

UM6SS was established in 2014 by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Health Sciences as a semi-public, non-profit institution headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco. The university was founded with a focus on training and research in health-related fields, organized into several faculties and specialized schools.[2]

Over the years, the university has expanded its locations, establishing campuses in Rabat and Dakhla in addition to new sites in Casablanca. Campuses in Agadir and Marrakech were announced for the 2025–2026 academic year.[3]

Campus

The Casablanca campus consists of sites located in Anfa City, the Ligue Arabe district, and Bouskoura.[4][5]

In Rabat, the Madinat Al Irfane campus hosts programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and other health sciences. Rabat also houses the new Mohammed VI International University Hospital.[6] Dakhla offers similar programs in health sciences, and campuses have also been established in Agadir and Marrakech.[3]

Academics and mission

UM6SS offers programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing sciences, biomedical engineering, public health, and other health-related fields. These are delivered through several schools and faculties, including the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the School of Engineering in Health Sciences, and the International School of Public Health.[7]

The university’s mission includes education, scientific research, and contributing to the improvement of healthcare practices in Morocco and the wider region.[8]

Partnerships

National partnerships

In Morocco, UM6SS collaborates with public and private partners, including the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, and various university hospitals. It also has agreements with the National Social Security Fund, Saham Foundation, Crédit Agricole, and Al Barid Bank.[9][10]

International partnerships

UM6SS maintains academic and medical collaborations with:[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Une décennie d'excellence: l'Université Mohammed VI des sciences et de la santé fête ses 10 ans". Le 360 Français (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  2. ^ "L'UM6SS : un acteur clé dans la formation des professionnels de santé de demain". La Vie éco (in French). Archived from the original on 12 July 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé". FM6SS (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Casablanca: le campus de l'UM6SS abrite la troisième édition des International Arabic Women Cancer Days". Le 360 Français (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  5. ^ Senhaji, Mounia (12 September 2019). "«L'UM6SS est au centre d'un écosystème intégré complet dont l'objectif est de produire une éducation, des soins et une recherche de grande qualité»". Le Matin.ma (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Rabat : L'Hôpital Universitaire International Mohammed VI presque achevé". L'Economiste (in French). 6 May 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. ^ "L'EM6ISS célèbre la réussite de ses ingénieurs en santé". Le Desk (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  8. ^ Mzaghrani, Noura (17 December 2024). "L'UM6SS célèbre ses 10 ans : une décennie au service de la formation et de la santé". Le Matin.ma (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Al Barid Bank et la Fondation Mohammed VI des sciences et de la santé signent une convention-cadre de partenariat". Le 360 Français (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Coopération et partenariats". FM6SS (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Harvard Medical Faculty Visits Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences". Morocco World News. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
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