The Moroccan Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation operates the LYMED (Licence, Master, École d'Ingénieurs au Maroc et en France) program. This government initiative selects high-achieving Moroccan students in scientific fields to complete integrated engineering degrees, partly in Morocco and partly at prestigious French engineering schools, known as Grandes Écoles.
Partner institutions include École Polytechnique, CentraleSupélec, and Grenoble INP - ENSIMAG, among others. The program is designed to train a highly skilled engineering elite to contribute to Morocco's economic and industrial development. Students typically follow a preparatory class curriculum in Morocco before joining the French schools.
The program represents a significant investment in human capital by the Moroccan state, covering tuition and providing scholarships. It aims to address skill gaps in strategic sectors. Upon graduation, beneficiaries are expected to return to Morocco to work, applying their advanced training to national projects.
LYMED is part of a broader strategy of international academic partnerships pursued by Morocco. Similar agreements exist with other countries, but the French partnership remains one of the oldest and most structured for training engineers.
