Launch of the Euro-Mediterranean University

The launch of the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF) took place on Monday, 22 September 2014 in Fes, in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Executive Training, Lahcen Daoudi, and several European ministers.Placed under the High Honorary Presidency of HM King Mohammed VI, this public utility and non-profit institution is intended for students from both shores of the Mediterranean. It will welcome its first 200 students in September 2015 before eventually receiving 3,000 students. "Initially, this unique project will include six participating countries (Morocco, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France)," stated the Minister of Higher Education, Lahcen Daoudi.He added: "this is only a starting point. Tomorrow you will have European, Maghrebian, but also African students." Supported by "the 43 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean" (…