British University Degrees Awarded in Morocco

By Colin Kilkelly. The Superior Institute for Science and Technology (SIST) British University was founded in 2001 and has partnerships with two British Universities: the University of Sunderland and Cardiff Metropolitan University. They offer Moroccans and students of other nationalities the opportunity to receive a full, internationally-recognized British University degree even if they are not in the United Kingdom.
As SIST President Dr Tariq Obaid says, SIST gives students the chance to obtain a full British University degree without the expense of traveling to Britain, where the cost of living is extremely high and one must obtain a student visa. Moreover, it also enables the student to receive an equivalent Moroccan degree at the same time. The idea of being awarded two degrees is, as Dr Obaid comments, unusual. More...