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Lalla Asmaa opens inclusive university in Rabat offering 16 degrees

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Princess Lalla Asmaa inaugurated Lalla Asmaa University in Rabat, bringing deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students together in shared programmes. The institution offers 16 qualifications across four schools, from certificate to master’s level, according to a statement from the Lalla Asmaa Foundation.

Princess Lalla Asmaa inaugurated on Thursday 15 October in Rabat the inclusive university named after her, which offers 16 degree programmes. The institution brings deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students together in shared programmes, according to a statement from the Lalla Asmaa Foundation.

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