El Jadida University adopts flexible study hours system

Chouaib Doukkali University in El Jadida is set to join other public universities in Morocco by implementing a "facilitated timing" (horaire aménagé) system. This new academic structure will be introduced starting the 2026-2027 academic year, responding to a growing demand from working professionals and self-employed individuals who wish to pursue higher education.

The university's council recently approved the internal regulations for this flexible study system. The program is designed to accommodate individuals with professional commitments, ensuring they can balance their careers with academic pursuits. The facilitated timing model aims to provide a viable pathway for further education without requiring a complete cessation of work.

Registration fees for the facilitated timing system have been set: 5,000 dirhams annually for the license (bachelor's) degree, 18,000 dirhams for the bachelor's program, and 15,000 dirhams for a master's degree. Doctoral studies will cost 20,000 dirhams per year for the first four years. These fees are generally non-refundable, except in cases where a course is canceled by the university. However, public higher education staff are exempt from these fees upon approval of their application, provided the training positively impacts their career path.

Chouaib Doukkali University is the last public university in Morocco to adopt this system, which has been in place at other institutions for several years. This move aligns with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation's stated goal to standardize fees for such programs across public universities in the upcoming academic year. The legal framework for this flexible study system, conducted outside regular working hours, was established by Law No. 59.24.