During the year 2019, the department grew from 41 to 78 members, including 19 PhD students and 26 Master students; an expansion which is planned to continue in 2020. The department runs a Master of Science program in Materials Science and Engineering and three Executive Master programs. Winter and Summer schools, several workshops and training programs and courses, are also organized by the department.
A large part of research within MSN is made possible thanks to a strong partnership with OCP S.A., generous grants from OCP Foundation, and extra funding from international research programs including, DAAD, ERANETMED, STINT, PHC Toubkal and VR.