Intakes & Application Timelines in Morocco
Plan your application strategy with our guide to Morocco's university intake periods, application deadlines, and critical timelines for international students.
Morocco Academic Calendar
Annual Intake Periods
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Master's at the Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences (FGSES) of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P): 15 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) has fall, spring and summer terms. Most other universities start once a year.
When you can start
Start dates depend on the university.
Key Information
- AUI: fall term, with orientation for new and international students first.
- FGSES (UM6P): you pay the first fee when you register, and then the year starts.
Application Period
FGSES (UM6P) master's for the 2027 intake.
Key Information
- AUI holds registration and orientation for new and international students in January.
Application Period
AUI takes applications all year.
Tip
Key dates
Dates for the routes students from India and Pakistan use.
FGSES (UM6P) master's applications open
Apply on the FGSES admissions platform.
FGSES (UM6P) master's applications close
The last time to apply is 11:59 pm Morocco time on that day.
FGSES (UM6P) interviews
In person or by video.
Dates change every year
How the year is organised
Moroccan universities split the year into semesters (half-years).
Key Dates
Academic Structure
AUI: fall and spring semesters plus a summer session.
Check your university's calendar
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