Grandes Écoles are institutions of higher education that are separate from, but parallel and connected to the main framework of the Moroccan-French public university system.

Mines Rabat's Alumni go on to occupy elite positions within government, administration, and corporate firms in Morocco.

Despite its small size (fewer than 300 students are accepted each year, after a very selective exam), it is a crucial part of the infrastructure of the Moroccan industry.

In the limit of available places candidates can be admitted to the Engineering Cycle by level: The engineering cycle is 3 years for applicants holding an associate's or a bachelor's degree and is 2 years for applicants holding a, master's degree.

At the end of these preparatory classes, the students take nationwide, extremely selective competitive exams for entrance into Grandes Écoles, where they complete their curriculum for three years.

The Mines Rabat has a total of 15 engineering options: The school also has a doctoral program open to students with a master's degree or equivalent.