Rabat, Morocco’s capital on the Atlantic and Bouregreg, is known for its royal palaces, oceanside kasbahs, and a uniquely cosmopolitan atmosphere where old medinas meet embassies and creative hubs. This is a city where education is a doorway to both national responsibility and global discovery. Rabati families champion learning that bridges cultures preparing students for impact far beyond the walls of their historic universities.

At Grad-Dreams, we’re passionate about guiding Rabat’s rising talent. With 22+ years of study abroad expertise and a network of 300+ top university partners, we provide end-to-end, transparent support for students and families, from planning and documentation to pre-departure and beyond.

#Jewels of Rabat Academia: Top Local Universities 

• Université Mohammed V de Rabat: Capitals academic flagship, ranked #12011400 in QS World Rankings, lauded for social sciences, law, engineering, medicine, and international relations. 
• International University of Rabat (UIR): Trendsetting private university deeply committed to global innovation and research offers dual degrees, business, law, energy, engineering, IT, and aerospace, in partnership with top international schools.
• National School of Architecture, Ecole High-Tech, International Institute for Higher Education, American University of Leadership: Leading specialized institutions in architecture, engineering, languages, and business, with international accreditation and exchange pathways.

Rabat’s students are renowned for intellectual curiosity, language skills (Arabic-French-English), and a drive for public service qualities that open doors to global study and future leadership.

#Rabat Student Pulse: Trends & Top Destinations 

• Most Popular Study Destinations: France (by far the top choice), Germany, Canada, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the US. 
• Favorite Subjects: Engineering, Social Sciences, Jurisprudence, STEM, International Relations, Business/Management, Architecture, and Medicine.
• Stats Snapshot: Morocco maintains Africa’s highest study abroad rate (5.1% of tertiary students). Rabat contributes tens of thousands annually to the country’s 68,000+ outbound cohort; the trend is accelerating due to growing scholarship and partnership opportunities.

Rabat’s young people are celebrated for their multilingualism and adaptability, often benefiting from government, French/European, and institutional scholarships.

#Rabat: all about numbers: 

• Current Students Abroad: Over 68,000 Moroccans (2025 UNESCO); Rabat is a major contributor after Casablanca. 
• Annual Growth Rate: 57% (with increasing numbers heading to non-traditional destinations like Turkey, Italy, and Spain).
• Projection: 75,000+ by 2026, as new global scholarships and language immersion programs expand Rabat’s reach.

France remains the first destination (nearly half), but Canada, Germany, Turkey, and Southern Europe are rising quickly.