Universities in Algeria

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Abdelhafid Boussouf University Centre of Mila (Centre Universitaire Abdelhafid Boussouf de Mila)

Mila · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university centre (centre universitaire). Founded 2008. Public university in Mila, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Abdelhamid Mehri University of Constantine 2 (Université Abdelhamid Mehri Constantine 2)

Constantine · public · French

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Created in 2011; focuses on new technologies, economics and social sciences. Founded 2011. Public university in Constantine, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Abdellah Morsli University Centre of Tipaza (Centre Universitaire Morsli Abdellah de Tipaza)

Tipaza · public · French

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university centre (centre universitaire). Founded 2011. Public university in Tipaza, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Ahmed Ben Yahia El Wancharissi University Centre of Tissemsilt (Centre Universitaire Ahmed Ben Yahia El Wancharissi de Tissemsilt)

Tissemsilt · public · French

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university centre (centre universitaire). Founded 2005. Public university in Tissemsilt, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of Bouïra (Université Akli Mohand Oulhadj de Bouira)

Bouïra · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; became full university in 2012. Founded 2001. Public university in Bouïra, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Badji Mokhtar Annaba University (Université Badji Mokhtar Annaba)

Annaba · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Major comprehensive public university in eastern Algeria. Founded 1975. Public university in Annaba, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Belhadj Bouchaib University of Aïn Témouchent (Université Belhadj Bouchaïb d'Aïn Témouchent)

Aïn Témouchent · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Established as a university centre in 2002; upgraded to full university status. Founded 2002. Public university in Aïn Témouchent, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Benyoucef Benkhedda University of Algiers 1 (Université Benyoucef Benkhedda Alger 1)

Algiers · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Oldest university in Algeria (roots in the 1832 Algiers medical school; University of Algiers founded 1909). Now Algiers 1 after reorganisation. Founded 1909. Public university in Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Djilali Bounaama University of Khemis Miliana (Université Djilali Bounaâma de Khemis Miliana)

Khemis Miliana · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university, originally a university centre. Founded 1991. Public university in Khemis Miliana, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel Abbès (Université Djillali Liabès de Sidi Bel Abbès)

Sidi Bel Abbès · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university in western Algeria. Founded 1978. Public university in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tébessi University of Tébessa (Université Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tébessi de Tébessa)

Tébessa · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; full university status in 2009. Founded 1985. Public university in Tébessa, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences (Université Émir Abdelkader des Sciences Islamiques)

Constantine · public · French

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Specialised public university in Islamic sciences. Founded 1984. Public university in Constantine, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

ESHRA - École Supérieure d'Hôtellerie et de Restauration d'Alger

Aïn Benian, Algiers · private · French

SubjectsBusiness & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private higher school of hotel management and catering, approved by the MESRS; located at Aïn Benian, Algiers, with a branch in Oran. One of the studied MESRS-accredited private establishments. Private university in Aïn Benian, Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Ferhat Abbas University of Sétif 1 (Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1)

Sétif · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Major comprehensive public university; split into Sétif 1 and Sétif 2 in 2011. Founded 1978. Public university in Sétif, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef (Université Hassiba Benbouali de Chlef)

Chlef · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university. Founded 1983. Public university in Chlef, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Higher National School of Agronomy (École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique, ENSA El Harrach)

El Harrach, Algiers · public · French

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Specialised public agronomy school (grande école) under MESRS. Founded 1905. Public university in El Harrach, Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Higher National School of Computer Science (École Nationale Supérieure d'Informatique, ESI)

Oued Smar, Algiers · public · French

SubjectsComputer Science & IT

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Specialised public computer science school (formerly INI) under MESRS. Founded 1969. Public university in Oued Smar, Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

INSAG - Institut Supérieur Algérien de Gestion (Insurance and Management Training Institute)

Ben Aknoun, Algiers · private · French

SubjectsBusiness & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private management/insurance training institute cited among the MESRS-accredited private higher-education establishments (studied in academic research on private HE in Algeria). Located in Ben Aknoun, Algiers. Website not verified. Private university in Ben Aknoun, Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

INSIM - Institut International de Management

Algiers · private · French

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

State-approved private management/IT institute (Licence and Master) headquartered in Chéraga, Algiers, with campuses in Oran, Tizi Ouzou, Constantine and Béjaïa. Private university in Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

INSIM SUP

Algiers · private · French

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

State-approved private university-level establishment (Licence/Master) operating under the INSIM group brand. Listed separately as it markets itself as an agréé private university; may be organizationally linked to INSIM. Private university in Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Larbi Ben M'hidi University of Oum El Bouaghi (Université Larbi Ben M'hidi d'Oum El Bouaghi)

Oum El Bouaghi · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; full university status in 2009. Founded 1983. Public university in Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

M'hamed Bougara University of Boumerdès (Université M'hamed Bougara de Boumerdès)

Boumerdès · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university known for engineering and hydrocarbons; roots in earlier national institutes. Founded 1998. Public university in Boumerdès, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

MDI Algiers Business School (Management Development Institute)

Algiers · private · French

SubjectsBusiness & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private business school approved by the MESRS; one of the best-known and highest-ranked private management schools in Algeria (Eduniversal). Located in the Algiers area. Founded 2004. Private university in Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Mentouri University of Constantine 1 (Université Frères Mentouri Constantine 1)

Constantine · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Historic comprehensive university (teaching from 1958, university 1969); reorganised into Constantine 1/2/3. Founded 1969. Public university in Constantine, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Mohamed Lamine Debaghine University of Sétif 2 (Université Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Sétif 2)

El Eulma / Sétif · public · French

SubjectsLaw · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Created in 2011; humanities, social sciences and law. Founded 2011. Public university in El Eulma / Sétif, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou (Université Mouloud Mammeri de Tizi Ouzou)

Tizi Ouzou · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Major comprehensive public university in Kabylie. Founded 1977. Public university in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

National Polytechnic School of Algiers (École Nationale Polytechnique d'Alger, ENP)

El Harrach, Algiers · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Elite public engineering grande école ('grand établissement') under MESRS, not a comprehensive university. Founded 1925. Public university in El Harrach, Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Saad Dahlab University of Blida 1 (Université Saad Dahlab Blida 1)

Blida · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; split into Blida 1 and Blida 2 in 2013. Founded 1977. Public university in Blida, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Salah Boubnider University of Constantine 3 (Université Salah Boubnider Constantine 3)

Constantine · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Pharmacy · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Created in 2011; medicine, architecture, media and applied sciences. Founded 2011. Public university in Constantine, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University Abderrahmane Mira of Béjaïa (Université Abderrahmane Mira de Béjaïa)

Béjaïa · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Large comprehensive public university in Kabylie. Founded 1983. Public university in Béjaïa, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University Centre of Naâma (Centre Universitaire Salhi Ahmed de Naâma)

Naâma · public · French

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university centre (Centre Universitaire Salhi Ahmed). Founded 2010. Public university in Naâma, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University Centre of Nour Bachir El Bayadh (Centre Universitaire Nour Bachir d'El Bayadh)

El Bayadh · public · French

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university centre (centre universitaire), not yet a full university. Founded 2010. Public university in El Bayadh, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University Centre of Tamanrasset (Centre Universitaire de Tamanrasset)

Tamanrasset · public · French

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university centre in far southern Algeria. Founded 2010. Public university in Tamanrasset, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University Centre of Tindouf (Centre Universitaire d'Ali Kafi Tindouf)

Tindouf · public · French

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university centre (Centre Universitaire Ali Kafi). Founded 2013. Public university in Tindouf, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of 20 August 1955 Skikda (Université 20 Août 1955 de Skikda)

Skikda · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; full university status in 2001. Founded 1988. Public university in Skikda, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of 8 May 1945 Guelma (Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma)

Guelma · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; full university status in 2001. Founded 1986. Public university in Guelma, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Abbes Laghrour Khenchela (Université Abbès Laghrour de Khenchela)

Khenchela · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre. Founded 2001. Public university in Khenchela, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Abdelhamid Ibn Badis Mostaganem (Université Abdelhamid Ibn Badis de Mostaganem)

Mostaganem · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; full university status in 1998. Founded 1969. Public university in Mostaganem, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd Tlemcen (Université Abou Bekr Belkaïd de Tlemcen)

Tlemcen · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Major comprehensive public university in western Algeria. Founded 1974. Public university in Tlemcen, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Ahmed Draia, Adrar (Université Ahmed Draïa d'Adrar)

Adrar · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university in southern Algeria; became a full university in 2012 (originated as a university centre in 1986). Founded 1986. Public university in Adrar, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Ahmed Zabana Relizane (Université Ahmed Zabana de Relizane)

Relizane · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre in 2019. Founded 2008. Public university in Relizane, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Algiers (Algiers 1, Benyoucef Benkhedda)

Algiers · public · Arabic

SubjectsLaw · Medicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS), Algérie. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Founded 1909. The original Université d'Alger is the oldest university in Algeria. In 2009, under Executive Decree 09-341, it was reorganised into three successor institutions (Algiers 1, 2, 3). Algiers 1 (Benyoucef Benkhedda) is the legal continuation and comprises Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Islamic Sciences. Tutoring primarily in Arabic with French widely used at faculty and graduate levels.

University of Algiers 2 Abou El Kacem Saadallah (Université Alger 2 Abou El Kacem Saâdallah)

Algiers · public · French

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Split from University of Algiers in 2009; focuses on humanities and social sciences. Founded 2009. Public university in Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Algiers 3 Brahim Soltane Chaibout (Université Alger 3 Brahim Soltane Chaïbout)

Algiers · public · French

SubjectsSocial Sciences · Business & Management · Law

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Split from University of Algiers in 2009; focuses on economics, information and political sciences. Founded 2009. Public university in Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Amar Telidji Laghouat (Université Amar Telidji de Laghouat)

Laghouat · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; full university status in 2001. Founded 1986. Public university in Laghouat, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Batna 1 Hadj Lakhdar (Université Batna 1 Hadj Lakhdar)

Batna · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; split into Batna 1 and Batna 2 in 2015. Founded 1977. Public university in Batna, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Batna 2 Mostefa Ben Boulaïd (Université Batna 2 Mostefa Ben Boulaïd)

Fesdis, Batna · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Created in 2015 by splitting from University of Batna. Founded 2015. Public university in Fesdis, Batna, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Blida 2 Ali Lounici (Université Blida 2 Ali Lounici)

El Affroun, Blida · public · French

SubjectsLaw · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Created in 2013 from a split of Saad Dahlab University; humanities and social sciences focus. Founded 2013. Public university in El Affroun, Blida, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Chadli Bendjedid El Taref (Université Chadli Bendjedid d'El Tarf)

El Tarf · public · French

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre in 2012. Founded 1992. Public university in El Tarf, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Dr. Moulay Tahar Saïda (Université Dr Moulay Tahar de Saïda)

Saïda · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; full university status in 2009. Founded 1986. Public university in Saïda, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of El Oued Hamma Lakhdar (Université Hamma Lakhdar d'El Oued)

El Oued · public · French

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre in 2012. Founded 1995. Public university in El Oued, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Ghardaïa (Université de Ghardaïa)

Ghardaïa · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre in 2012. Founded 2004. Public university in Ghardaïa, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Ibn Khaldoun Tiaret (Université Ibn Khaldoun de Tiaret)

Tiaret · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Veterinary Medicine · Law · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; known for veterinary sciences; full university status in 2001. Founded 1980. Public university in Tiaret, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Kasdi Merbah Ouargla (Université Kasdi Merbah Ouargla)

Ouargla · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Large comprehensive public university in the south; full university status in 2001. Founded 1987. Public university in Ouargla, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Mohamed Boudiaf M'Sila (Université Mohamed Boudiaf de M'Sila)

M'Sila · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Large comprehensive public university; full university status in 2001. Founded 1985. Public university in M'Sila, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Mohamed Cherif Messaadia Souk Ahras (Université Mohamed Chérif Messaadia de Souk Ahras)

Souk Ahras · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre in 2012. Founded 1998. Public university in Souk Ahras, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi Bordj Bou Arréridj (Université Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi de Bordj Bou Arréridj)

Bordj Bou Arréridj · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre. Founded 2000. Public university in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Mohamed Khider Biskra (Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra)

Biskra · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; full university status in 1998. Founded 1984. Public university in Biskra, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia Jijel (Université Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia de Jijel)

Jijel · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive public university; full university status in 2003. Founded 1986. Public university in Jijel, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Mustapha Stambouli Mascara (Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara)

Mascara · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; full university status in 2009. Founded 1986. Public university in Mascara, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella

Oran · public · Arabic

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Education

Accreditation
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS), Algérie. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Founded December 20, 1967 (originally Université d'Oran al-Saniya). The first university founded in Algeria after independence and the flagship of western Algeria. In 2014, the original University of Oran was split into University of Oran 1 (Ahmed Ben Bella, Es-Sénia campus) and University of Oran 2 (Ahmed Benahmed). Oran 1 has 5 faculties and 2 institutes covering medicine (3 branches), natural sciences, humanities, Islamic sciences, and exact sciences. ~25,000-29,999 students. Named after Algeria's first post-independence president.

University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed (Université Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed)

Oran · public · French

SubjectsSocial Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Created in 2014 by splitting from University of Oran; economics, humanities and social sciences. Founded 2014. Public university in Oran, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB)

Bab Ezzouar (Algiers) · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS), Algérie. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
Contact
University contact page
Phone
+213 21 24 79 50

Founded April 25, 1974 (Ministerial Decree 74-50). The first university established in independent Algeria and the country's largest at 105 hectares, with 8 faculties (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Electronics & Computer Science, Mechanical & Process Engineering, Earth Sciences/Geography/Spatial Planning, Civil Engineering) and ~20,000 students. Campus designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Language of instruction switched from French to English in 2025. Ranked 2nd in Algeria, 91st in Africa (US News 2025).

University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB) (Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediène)

Bab Ezzouar, Algiers · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Largest science and technology university in Algeria. Founded 1974. Public university in Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf (USTO-MB) (Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d'Oran Mohamed Boudiaf)

Oran · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Major science and technology public university in western Algeria. Founded 1971. Public university in Oran, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Tahri Mohammed Béchar (Université Tahri Mohammed de Béchar)

Béchar · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university in south-western Algeria; upgraded from university centre in 2008. Founded 1986. Public university in Béchar, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

University of Yahia Farès Médéa (Université Yahia Farès de Médéa)

Médéa · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; upgraded from university centre in 2009. Founded 1989. Public university in Médéa, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

Ziane Achour University of Djelfa (Université Ziane Achour de Djelfa)

Djelfa · public · French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university; full university status in 2009. Founded 1990. Public university in Djelfa, Algeria; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

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