Universities in Algeria

Algeria has 65 universities and higher education institutions. The oldest institution, University of Algiers 1, was founded in 1909. Universities are distributed across 41 cities, with the highest concentration in Algiers.

Total

Public

Private

QS Ranked

Universities by City

Algiers

8 universities

Other

5 universities

Constantine

5 universities

Oran

5 universities

Ouargla

2 universities

Sétif

2 universities

Saïda

2 universities

Batna City

2 universities

Khenchela

1 universities

El Affroun

1 universities

Khemis Miliana

1 universities

Bab Ezzouar

1 universities

Boudouaou

1 universities

Biskra

1 universities

Tizi Ouzou

1 universities

All Universities

#	University	City	Founded	QS Rank
1	Abbès Laghrour University of Khenchela	Khenchela	2011	—
2	Algiers 2 University	Algiers	2009	—
3	Blida 2 University	El Affroun	2013	—
4	Dely Brahim University	—	—	—
5	Djilali Bounaama University of Khemis Miliana	Khemis Miliana	2001	—
6	Ecole Nationale de Management et de l'Administration de la Santé	Bab Ezzouar	1989	—
7	École Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie Taoufik Khaznadar	Constantine	2011	—
8	Emir Abdelkader University	Constantine	1984	—
9	Higher National Veterinary School	Algiers	1970	—
10	Higher School of Social Security	Algiers	2012	—
11	INPTIC	Algiers	1982	—
12	Kasdi Merbah University Of Ouargla	Ouargla	1988	—
13	M'hamed Bougara University of Boumerdès	Boudouaou	1998	—
14	Mohamed Khider Biskra University	Biskra	1998	—
15	Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou	Tizi Ouzou	1977	—
16	Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Science	—	—	—
17	Saad Dahlab University of Blida 1	Blida	1981	—
18	The Higher School of Magistracy	Beni Mered	1989	—
19	Université Chadli Bendjedid d'El Tarf	El Kala	2012	—
20	Université de Sétif	Sétif	1978	—
21	Université Djillali Liabes	Sidi Bel Abbes	1989	—
22	Université Ibn Khaldoun Tiaret	Tiaret	1980	—
23	Université Larbi Ben M'hidi de Oum El Bouaghi	Oum el Bouaghi	1983	—
24	Université Larbi Tebessi	Tébessa	2009	—
25	Université Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi de Bordj Bou Arréridj	Bordj Bou Arreridj	2000	—
26	Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara	Mascara	1986	—
27	Université Tahar Moulay de Saida	Saïda	2009	—
28	Université Yahia Fares de Médéa	Médéa	1989	—
29	University AbdelHafid Boussouf - Mila	Mila	2008	—
30	University Ahmed Ben Yahia EL-Wancharissi of Tissemsilt	—	2005	—
31	University Akli Mohand Oulhadj Bouira	Bouïra	2005	—
32	University Center Nour Bashir (El-Bayadh)	—	—	—
33	University Center of Tipaza	Hadjout	—	—
34	University Centre of Maghnia	Maghnia	1968	—
35	University Hospital Center of Oran	Oran	—	—
36	University Hospital Establishment of Oran	Oran	—	—
37	University Mohamed Boudiaf of M'sila	M'Sila	1985	—
38	University Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Setif 2	Sétif	2011	—
39	University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd	Tlemcen	1989	—
40	University of Ahmed Draia Adrar	Adrar	1986	—
41	University of Algiers 1	Algiers	1909	—
42	University of Algiers 3	Algiers	2009	—
43	University of Batna	Batna City	1978	—
44	University of Batna 2	Batna City	2015	—
45	University of Béchar	Béchar	1986	—
46	University of Constantine 1	Constantine	1968	—
47	University of Constantine 2	Constantine	2011	—
48	University of Constantine 3	Constantine	2011	—
49	University of Continuing Education	Algiers	1990	—
50	University of El Oued	El Oued	2001	—
51	University of Ghardaia	Ghardaïa	2004	—
52	University of Guelma	Guelma	1986	—
53	University of Jijel	Jijel	2003	—
54	University of Laghouat	Laghouat	1986	—
55	University of Madaure	M’Daourouch	—	—
56	University of Mostaganem	Mostaganem	1978	—
57	University of Oran	Oran	1967	—
58	University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed	Oran	2014	—
59	University of Ouargla	Ouargla	1988	—
60	University of Saida Dr Moulay Tahar	Saïda	1986	—
61	University of Science and Technology, Houari Boumediene	Algiers	1974	—
62	University of Science and Technology of Oran - Mohamed-Boudiaf	Oran	1971	—
63	University of Skikda	Skikda	2001	—
64	University of Souk Ahras	Souk Ahras	1998	—
65	University of Tamanghasset	—	2004	—

Higher Education in Algeria

Algeria's higher education system encompasses 65 institutions. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1909. Universities are present in 41 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Algeria?

Algeria has 65 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Algeria?

University of Algiers 1 is among the most notable institutions in Algeria.

Which city in Algeria has the most universities?

Algiers has the highest concentration of universities in Algeria.

What is the oldest university in Algeria?

University of Algiers 1, founded in 1909, is the oldest higher education institution in Algeria.

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