Faculté Privée de Médecine de Marrakech (FPMM)

- Marrakech, Morocco
Abroad

General Information

The Faculté Privée de Médecine de Marrakech (FPMM), part of the Université Privée de Marrakech (UPM), is one of Morocco’s leading private medical institutions. It offers a state-of-the-art academic environment on a massive 20-hectare campus, specifically designed to meet international medical education standards.

General Info

  • Established: 2018 (The university itself was established in 2005 and state-recognized in 2012).

  • Location: Km 13, Route d'Amizmiz, Marrakech, Morocco.

  • Degree Awarded: Doctor of Medicine (MD) (6-year program).

  • Language of Instruction: Primarily French.

    • Note: Proficiency in French is critical for both academic success and clinical communication with patients.

  • Accreditation: The degree is State-Recognized (Equivalent to public university degrees), allowing graduates to work in both the public and private sectors in Morocco and pursue medical residencies abroad.

Campus Facilities

  • Environment: UPM is a multidisciplinary campus, allowing medical students to interact with peers in health sciences, engineering, and sports.

  • Facilities: The faculty features high-tech amphitheaters, advanced research labs, and extensive sports facilities (swimming pool, gym, courts).

  • Pedagogy: The school utilizes Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Clinical Reasoning Learning (CRL), shifting away from passive lectures toward active medical training.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

  • Hôpital Privé de Marrakech (HPM): UPM acquired this state-of-the-art private hospital to serve as its primary teaching facility.

  • Clinical Network: In addition to HPM, the university has agreements with the CHU Mohammed VI (University Hospital Center of Marrakech) and other leading private clinics.

  • Simulation Center: Before seeing real patients, students train in a specialized simulation center using high-fidelity mannequins and virtual dissection (Anatomage) tables.

    • Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    As a private institution, the tuition is fixed and significantly higher than public alternatives:

    • Tuition Fees: Approximately 130,000 MAD per year (approx. $13,000 USD).

    • Registration Fee: Roughly 5,000 MAD (often one-time or annual depending on the enrollment phase).

    • Scholarships: UCP offers Merit Scholarships to students with exceptional high school results or high scores on the entrance exam.

    City Details

    • Atmosphere: A world-renowned tourist destination, Marrakech offers a vibrant, multicultural environment. It is generally safe and student-friendly.

    • Connectivity: The university provides free shuttle buses for students, connecting the campus (located slightly outside the city) to various central neighborhoods.

    • Cost of Living: Excluding tuition, a student can live comfortably on 4,000 – 6,000 MAD per month.

    Hostel & Mess

    • On-Campus Housing: UPM has dedicated student residences for over 1,000 students.

      • Cost: Between 2,500 MAD and 4,500 MAD per month ($250 – $450 USD) depending on room type (shared vs. single).

    • Private Housing: Many students live in the city center (Gueliz or Hivernage). Rents vary from 3,000 to 6,000 MAD.

    • Dining: The campus features several cafeterias and restaurants. A meal plan or self-catering usually requires a budget of 2,000 – 3,000 MAD per month.

    Miscellaneous

    • Academic Criteria: Must have a high school diploma (Baccalaureate) in a scientific stream (Math or Experimental Sciences) with high honors.

    • Entrance Exam: Admission is highly selective and requires passing a written entrance exam in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

    • International Students: Open to all nationalities. Applicants must have a diploma equivalent to the Moroccan Baccalaureate.

    • NEET (For Indians): Required if you intend to return to India for medical practice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

    The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

    The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

    Yes, all our partner universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduate doctors can also write major global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and the FMGE/NExT exam for India.

    While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

    Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

    Payment schedules are determined by the individual university. Some universities allow semester-wise payments, while others require annual payments. We will provide clear guidance on the university's official payment schedule.

    We are committed to transparency. All costs, including consultation charges and university expenses, are detailed in your offer letter. We strongly advise against any form of donation.

    Yes, we coordinate group departures for students and assist with flight ticket booking. Our representative will meet the students at the destination airport and provide transport to the university hostel.

    Hostels offer secure accommodation with separate facilities for boys and girls. Indian meals are generally cooked and served by Indian caterers within the hostel premises or mess hall to ensure a suitable diet for students.

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