AL AKHAWAYNUNIVERSITY
FACTSHEETFALL 2024 – SPRING 2025

ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATIONAl Akhawayn University in Ifrane is an independent, public, not-forprofit, coeducational, Moroccan university committed to educating
future citizen-leaders of Morocco and the world through a globallyoriented, English-language, liberal arts curriculum based on theAmerican system. The University enhances Morocco and engages
the world through leading-edge educational and research
programs, including continuing and executive education, upholding
the highest academic and ethical standards, and promoting equity
and social responsibility.
Al Akhawayn University follows a North American Curriculum.
Normal Course Load: 15 Credits (5 classes) 1 Course = 3 scholastic
credit hours (SCH) 1 SCH = 15 contact hours. Minimum Credits persemester: 12 undergraduate, 9 graduates.

Semester/Program Timeline (see Academic Calendar online)
Semester 1 (Fall): End of August/Beginning of September to 3rd week ofDecember
Semester 2 (Spring): Mid-January to week of May
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EXCHANGE OR STUDY ABROAD
Semester 1 (Fall): 01 March (nominations), 15 March (online applications)
Semester 2 (Spring): 01 October (nominations), 15 October (onlineapplication)

The learning environment is as follows:

Orientation: Mandatory
Class size: Average class size: 19; Range 15-40
Language class size: Usually no more than 12
Pre-Registration in classes: Done during the pre-registration period as
specified on the AUI academic calendar
Attendance: Mandatory class attendance

Arrival, Departure and Orientation
Arrival: International students should arrive at AUI in time totake part in the new student orientation program. Exchange andstudy abroad students can be met at Fez airport or train station.
Orientation: Students pay the orientation and other relevant
fees upon arrival at AUI. Attendance is mandatory for all
incoming international students.
Departure: Students should plan to leave AUI within 2 days after
the regularly scheduled last day of final exams.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2024

SPRING SEMESTER 2025

New and International Students’ Registration /Orientation
August 28- September 1

New and International Students’ Registration /Orientation
January 15 - 17

Classes Begin. First Day of late registration / FirstDay of Add/Drop (schedule revision)
September 2First Day of late registration / First Day ofAdd/Drop (schedule revision). Classes Begin.
January 20

Last Day to Revise Schedule - courses dropped will
not reflect on the transcript / Last Day of Late
Registration
September 5

Last Day to Revise Schedule - courses dropped
will not reflect on the transcript / Last Day of
Late Registration
January 23

September - December

Holiday: Eid Al Mawlid (to be confirmed)
September 16-17
Last Day for faculty to return the Mid-Semester
evaluations
October 25
Last Day to Drop a Course with “W”. Beyond thisdate “WP” or “WF”
October 29
Mandatory Pre-Registration for Spring 2025
November 4-15

January - MayLong weekend break
February 21
Last Day for faculty to return the Mid-Semester
evaluations
March 13
Last Day to Drop a Course with “W”. Beyond thisdate “WP” or “WF”
March 17
Spring Break –Students and FacultyMarch 24-28
Holiday: Eid Al Fitr and break (to be confirmed)
March 31 - April 1

Holiday: Green March
November 6
Last Day to Drop a Course with “WP” or “WF”
November 14

Last Day to Drop a Course with “WP” or “WF”
April 9Holiday: Independence Day & long weekend
November 18-19

Mandatory Pre-registration for Summer and Fall2025
April 7 - 18

Last Day to Withdraw from the University
December 6

Last Day to Withdraw from the University
April 29

Last Regular Class Day
December 13

Holiday: Labor Day
May 1

Review Day
December 14

Last Regular Class Day
May 8Final Exams (including Common Exams)
December 15-23

Review Day
May 9Final Day for Faculty to Submit Semester Grades
December 27

Final Exams (including Common Exams)
May 10 - 18
Final Day for Faculty to Submit Semester Grades
May 22

The full academic calendar can be found here: https://aui.ma/academic-calendars

ESTIMATED COSTS AND FEES
Costs and fees
(Waived Based on specific agreements)
International Tuition (15 SCH)
Books deposit (estimate)
Housing
Housing Deposit (refundable)
Health Services
Internet AccessStudent Activities
ID Card
Health Insurance
Orientation
Residency Document Service
Restaurant Access Fee
Printing Fee
Full Meal Plan

Exchange Agreement

waived2,000.00 MAD
5,880.00 MAD or waived
1,000.00 MAD
700 MAD.00 or waived
900.00 MAD or waived
1,500.00 MAD or waived
200.00 MAD or waived
550.00 MAD
160.00 MAD or waived
200.00 MAD
2,000.00 MAD or waived
100 MAD
12,100 MAD or waived

Total
3,850.00 MAD NOT waived
Fez Airport or Fez train station Pickup (Optional) 200.00 MAD

Study Abroad

48,000.00 MAD
2,000.00 MAD
5,880.00 MAD
1,000.00 MAD
700.00 MAD
900.00 MAD
1,500.00 MAD
200.00 MAD
550.00 MAD
160.00 MAD
200.00 MAD
2,000.00 MAD
100.00 MAD
12,100.00 MAD
74,930.00 MAD

Pocket money (recommended) $1,000 USD per semester recommended

HOUSING AND CAMPUS LIFE
Living on the campus is one of the most exciting parts of moving to AUI. Being a member within the community provides opportunities forstudents to attend, participate and organize a wide array of programs and activities. On the campus housing helps you become more involvedin the college experience, coherently incorporating classroom work with cocurricular activities that support your ambition and goals. Our
student dormitories feature modern amenities and stunning views of the surrounding cedar forest. They also include heating
systems, cable television service, wired and wireless internet, kitchens,
laundry services, and study lounges

ACCOMMODATION ON CAMPUS
All exchange and study abroad students are, with only very rare
exceptions, required to live in university housing on the campus.
Normally, housing is based on double occupancy and every
effort is made to pair international students with a Moroccan
counterpart. Single rooms are not generally available. Housingfor married couples, with or without children, is not normallyavailable but may be possible on a case-by-case basis. There isa charge for housing during end of semester breaks. This fee
will be based on the daily rate for the room. Students may beable to store belongings during the break between semesters.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1) Strict sex segregation in dormitories; entering opposite-sex
dorms results in disciplinary action, possibly expulsion. Exceptions
are limited to certain campus areas.
2) Prohibition of illegal drugs and alcohol on campus, withviolations leading to disciplinary action, including expulsion.
3) Weeknight curfew from Sunday to Thursday at midnight;
breaking curfew may lead to disciplinary measures.

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COURSES OFFERINGAl Akhawayn University offers avariety of courses. International
Students can register in any of thecourses offered by the university’sschools; School of Science andEngineering, School of Business
Administration, and School ofHumanities & Social Sciences.
Courses offered can be found in theCatalog.
Please note that not all courses areoffered every semester.

LANGUAGE COURSES

Language courses in Arabic, French, Spanish and sometimes
Tamazight are offered each semester. A placement test during
the orientation and registration period is required for any
student requesting a language course after the beginning level.
If there are less than 5 students, a course may not be offered
but every reasonable attempt will be made to accommodate
international students. Very advanced students of French willbe placed into classes of Moroccan students polishing theirlanguages skills in French as second language learners which
are labeled FRN. French as a foreigner language are labeledFRE. International students/nonnative speakers of Arabic
normally only register in Arabic classes labeled ARA. Veryadvanced learners of Arabic may be placed in to classes labeled
ARB with Moroccan and other students of native or near nativeability. Intensive Arabic courses are only offered in the summer
as part of the Arabic and North African Studies summer
program.

POPULAR COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses are popular choices for international students. See Catalog online for descriptionof all courses. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

Arabic as a foreign language (ARA)
Arabic for native speakers (ARB)
French as a foreign language (FRE)French as a second language (FRN)
Islamic Art and Architecture
ART Classes
Islamic Societies
History of the Arab World
North African Government and Politics
Middle Eastern Politics
History and Cultures of Sub-SaharanSex, Gender and Power
Women and Economic Development
Economic Geography
Social Statistics
Media and Society
Photography and Visual StoryIntroduction to film Making

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Economic Development in the Middle East and North
AfricaMacroeconomics
International Marketing
International Trade
International FinanceInternational Marketing
International Law
Computer ScienceChemistry
Biology
Physics
Electric Circuits
Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
Materials ScienceInternational Marketing
International FinanceOFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS CONTACTINFORMATION
Director for Internationalization & Partnerships

Administrative Assistant✉ : oip@aui.ma ☏ :+212 535 86 2010

Dr.Brian Seilstad✉ : oipd@aui.ma ☏ :+212 535 86 2905

Abderafie El Maktoub

Strategic Internationalization, development
and follow-up of all academic agreements,
partnerships,andnetworks.
SpecialProjects. Faculty and staff mobility.

Supports Director and advisors inadministrative matters. Logistics for special
programs, for visitors, visiting researchers.

Inbound Study Abroad Advisor

Outbound Study Abroad Advisor✉ : oipm@aui.ma ☏ : +212 535 86 2056

Youssef Sayagh✉ : oipc@aui.ma ☏ : +212 535 86 2065

Partnerships and Sponsored Programs Coordinator

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

Khadija Benmansour

Primary contact with inbound and incoming
exchange and study abroad students andtheir advisors or coordinators. Exchangeand study abroad application processing.
General advising for inbound students. Preregistration and registration processing for
all Inbound students.

Asmae El Mahdi✉ : oipp@aui.ma / ☏ : +212 535 86 2270
a.elmahdi@aui.ma

Cultivating
collaborations
withexternalorganizations, managing sponsored projects,
and facilitating academic and research
initiatives. This role involves coordinating jointprograms, and attracting sponsors to support
the university's projects.

Primary contact with outbound exchange
and study abroad students and theiradvisors or coordinators. Exchange andstudy abroad application processing.
General advising for outbound students.
Pre-registration and registration processing
for all outbound students.

24 Hour Emergency Contact:
Housing Services: : (212) 535 86 3333
(24/7 English Speaking staff on duty)
University Switchboard:(212) 535 85 2000 (English Speaking staff
on duty except at night and holidays.)
Personnel at these numbers can connect
callers to the Executive Officer on duty.

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Address for Regular Mail and Courier Services:
Office of International Programs
Al Akhawayn University Avenue Hassan II,
53000, Ifrane,
Morocco