In a statement, the network said the flexible-scheduling system does not affect the principle of free public education in Morocco. It stressed that “no Moroccan student enrolled in a public institution pays any type of fee” and that basic training programs will remain free, with students continuing to be a priority for university institutions.
The Network of Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry said flexible scheduling provides an additional legal opportunity for employees and professionals who have already benefited from an initial free training program to further their knowledge and develop their skills, should they wish to do so, through additional training and certification programs.
The statement also clarified that the fees associated with this type of training are not intended to generate profits. They are primarily used to cover the additional costs incurred by university institutions, particularly human resources and logistical expenses required to run these programs outside official working hours and days.
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The network stressed that the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, along with university institutions, “has always been and will always remain committed to the principle of free public education,” as guaranteed by the Constitution. It reiterated that the flexible-scheduling system cannot in any way undermine this principle.
According to the same source, the system could open new opportunities for employees seeking to further their education and update their knowledge and skills, helping prevent their academic and professional qualifications from becoming outdated while meeting their continuing education needs.
The clarification comes amid an ongoing debate over university programs offered under the flexible-scheduling system. The Network of Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry sought to clarify the issue for the public, emphasizing the distinction between free basic training for students and additional training programs for people who have already completed a course of study or obtained a diploma and wish to further their academic and professional careers.
The network concluded its statement by reaffirming that Morocco’s faculties of medicine, pharmacy and dentistry remain available to all citizens seeking further information and clarification on the matter.
