SIST, Cardiff Met University Marks 25 Years of British Education in Morocco with Nationwide Open Days

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On Saturday, July 12, the British Education Group (BEG) held Open Days across its campuses to mark 25 years of delivering British higher education in Morocco.
The event celebrated the long-standing partnership between the Superior Institutions of Science and Technology (SIST) and Cardiff Metropolitan University, which began in 2001. SIST, Cardiff Met University Open Day
A quarter century of British-Moroccan academic partnership
Since its establishment, SIST has played a pioneering role in introducing UK-accredited degrees to Moroccan students. As an associate college of Cardiff Metropolitan University, SIST has grown into the leading British higher education provider in the country.
The partnership allows Moroccan students to obtain globally recognized UK degrees without the need to relocate abroad, while also offering flexible pathways to complete their studies in the UK.
Campuses open doors to future students
Prospective students and their families visited the campuses to learn about SIST's programs, meet academic staff, and explore the student experience. SIST, Cardiff Met University Open Day
Information sessions focused on bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Computer Science, as well as postgraduate programs including master's and MBA options. Students were also introduced to the option of transferring or completing their studies in the UK.
The Open Days drew attendees from across the country, reflecting a growing interest in internationally recognized degrees offered locally.
New scholarships celebrate 25-year milestone
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, the British Education Group announced a 50% scholarship for the first 100 qualified applicants in 2025. The initiative aims to make British higher education more accessible to Moroccan students and to continue fostering academic excellence. SIST, Cardiff Met University Open Day
'These Open Days, current and past, were a vibrant demonstration of our commitment to equipping Moroccan students with world-class qualifications and the skills needed to thrive in a globalized economy,' said Ahmad Suhail, Director of SIST Tangier.
'The excitement and engagement from attendees, coupled with the recent automatic recognition of UK degrees, underscores the unparalleled value and relevance of British education in Morocco today.'
Global skills, student transformation
The event also noted the educational philosophy that defines SIST's approach.
'We train our students in critical thinking, teamwork, and communication,' said Yassine Kabbaj, a lecturer at the Tangier campus, to Morocco World News (MWN) at the sidelines of the open day. SIST, Cardiff Met University Open Day
'I've taught students from their first year to graduation, and we've seen incredible transformations. One of our key activities is the Model United Nations, a very professional, formal simulation that challenges them to think globally.'
Amy, another faculty member at the Tangier campus, echoed this perspective. 'What we offer here is access to a world-class curriculum within a close-knit, supportive environment. Our students are multilingual, tech-savvy, and ready to contribute on a global scale. They graduate not just with a degree but with the mindset and skills to be impactful citizens,' she told MWN.
A broader mission across Morocco
SIST is part of the broader British Education Group, which includes the British Academy School Marrakech (BASM), the International Institute for Engineering & Management (IIEM), and the British Language Centre (BLC). SIST, Cardiff Met University Open Day
Together, these institutions offer a full pathway from early education to postgraduate study.
The 25-year milestone is a testament to BEG's commitment to shaping globally minded leaders from Morocco. With growing interest in British degrees and increasing government recognition, BEG and SIST are on an upward path to deepen their educational roots in the North African kingdom. SIST, Cardiff Met University Open Day
As Badreddine Baim, General Manager at SIST Rabat, said in a statement, 'We are incredibly proud of the legacy we've built over 25 years at the British Education Group, and particularly the transformative impact of our partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University at SIST.' Tags: Cardiff Met UniversityEducationMoroccoMorocco educationSISTUK Morocco