Morocco is poised to deepen its educational influence in West Africa by exporting engineering sciences to Mauritania through the establishment of a new academic campus in Nouakchott. This initiative, formalized by an agreement between Morocco’s prestigious School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI) and Mauritania’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represents a strategic leap in South-South cooperation. The campus will offer specialized programs tailored to Mauritania’s evolving market demands, including disciplines such as computer and network engineering, automation, industrial computing, civil engineering, construction, electrical engineering, and intelligent systems.
This move underscores Morocco’s growing role as a regional leader in technical and digital education, aligning with Mauritania’s National Higher Education Strategy 2030, which prioritizes modernization and digital transformation. By hosting a Moroccan institution, Mauritania aims to elevate its engineering education standards and position Nouakchott as a hub of academic excellence in the region. The collaboration is expected to facilitate knowledge transfer, strengthen institutional ties, and provide Mauritanian students with access to high-quality, future-oriented training that meets international benchmarks.
Beyond academics, the partnership reflects a broader diplomatic and developmental synergy between the two nations, rooted in shared goals of capacity building and regional integration. Morocco’s expanding outreach through scholarships, academic exchanges, and now physical campuses across sub-Saharan Africa signals a commitment to empowering youth and fostering innovation. The Nouakchott campus is more than an educational facility, it is a symbol of regional solidarity and a proactive step toward cultivating the next generation of engineers who will drive sustainable development in Mauritania and beyond.