Study in Algeria
Algerian higher education is overwhelmingly public.
Who this applies to
International (foreign) students at Algerian public higher-education institutions
Legal basis
Presidential Decree No. 25-83 of 20 February 2025 (conditions and procedures for admitting foreign students)
Eligibility
Admitted by the host institution based on annually-allocated available seats; applicant must cover the required tuition fees. Foreign diplomas must be authenticated/equivalence-assessed by the MESRS Equivalence Department, which issues a degree-equivalence certificate and a grade-equivalence document.
How to apply
- Portal
- Study in Algeria platform — https://studyinalgeria.dz (apply online)
- Contact Email
- studyinalgeria@mesrs.dz
- Languages of instruction
- Arabic
- French
- English (depends on program; a Pole of Excellence near Algiers teaches entirely in English: AI, Mathematics, Autonomous Systems, Nanotechnology, Cybersecurity)
- Language Support
- Applicants who do not master the language of instruction take intensive training at the Intensive Language Teaching Centers (CEIL) attached to their institution. No single national IELTS/TOEFL minimum is published; readiness handled via CEIL.
- Timeline 2026
- Applications
- 13 Jan – 30 Jun 2026 (submission on the Study in Algeria platform)
- Review
- 1 Jul – 31 Aug 2026 (administrative review by MESRS + academic review by chosen institutions)
- Registration
- September 2026
- Classes Start
- October 2026
Required documents by level
- Bachelor
- High School Diploma (Baccalaureate)
- Certified translated copy of the diploma
- High School transcript
- Certified translated copy of the transcript
- Nationality certificate
- Copy of first page of valid passport
- Motivation letter
- At least one recommendation letter
- Medical certificate (free from bacterial/contagious diseases)
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Master
- High School + Bachelor's diplomas
- Certified translated copies of both diplomas
- High School + Bachelor's transcripts
- Certified translated copies of transcripts
- Nationality certificate
- Passport copy
- Motivation letter
- At least one recommendation letter
- Medical certificate
- Recent photo
- PhD
- High School + Bachelor's + Master's (or Engineering/Architecture/Medical/Veterinary) diplomas
- Certified translated copies of all diplomas
- Corresponding transcripts + certified translations
- Nationality certificate
- Passport copy
- Motivation letter
- At least one recommendation letter
- Medical certificate
- Recent photo
- Copy of the Master's thesis or internship report
Degree structure
- Bachelor Licence
- 3 years
- Master
- 2 years (5 years cumulative); integrated Bachelor-Master 5 years
- Engineering
- 5 years
- Medicine
- 7 years
- Dental Pharmacy Veterinary
- 6 years
- Architecture
- 5 years
- PhD
- 3 years research + public viva (~8 years cumulative)
Tuition (international students)
- Currency
- USD (typical, public institutions)
- Typical Per Year USD
- 1000-3000
- Example HEC Alger USD Per Year
- 1000
- Note
- Public-university registration fees are heavily state-subsidized (locals pay nominal sums, e.g. ~$8/yr at HEC Alger); foreign students pay a set fee, typically ~$1,000–$3,000/yr. Private institutions charge more (up to ~$13,000/yr). Confirm exact per-program international fee with each institution.
- Source
- https://www.educations.com/countries/algeria/cost
Living costs
- Per Month USD
- 300-500
- One Bedroom With Utilities Internet USD Month
- 173
- Public Transport Pass USD Month
- 12
- Health Insurance USD Year
- 300-600
Student visa & residence permit
- Type
- Student visa
- Proof Of Funds USD Min
- 5000
- Note
- MESRS advertises flexible visa facilities; the host university issues the admission/acceptance documentation used for the visa application.
Scholarships
Algerian Government scholarships for international students exist, largely via bilateral/cooperation agreements (administered through AAGES / diplomatic channels). University residences (National Office for University Services) accommodate international students.
Sources & references
- framework/documents/timeline — https://studyinalgeria.dz/pages/17155 (2026-06-10)
- framework/system/documents/languages — https://embwindhoek.mfa.gov.dz/en/announcements/study-in-algeria-your-guide-to-higher-education (2026-06-10)
- timeline/application — https://studyinalgeria.dz/ (2026-06-10)
- tuition/living/visa — https://www.educations.com/countries/algeria/cost (2026-06-10)
Universities in Algeria
114 institutions, 16 profiled
University of Algiers 1 (Benyoucef Benkhedda)
Algiers
University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB)
Bab Ezzouar, Algiers
Badji Mokhtar Annaba University
Annaba
University of Batna 1 (Colonel Hadj Lakhdar)
Batna
University of Béjaïa (Abderrahmane Mira)
Béjaïa
University of Mohamed Khider Biskra
Biskra
University of Blida 1 (Saad Dahlab)
Blida
University of Boumerdès (M'hamed Bougara / UMBB)
Boumerdès
University of Constantine 1 (formerly Mentouri Brothers University)
Constantine
University of Constantine 2 (Abdelhamid Mehri)
Constantine
University of Mostaganem (Abdelhamid Ibn Badis)
Mostaganem
University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella
Oran
University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed
Oran
Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1 University (UFAS 1)
Sétif
Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou (UMMTO)
Tizi Ouzou
University of Tlemcen (Aboubekr Belkaïd / University of Abu Bekr Belkaid)
Tlemcen
All 80 other institutions
- University of Ahmed Draia — Adrar
- Djilali Bounaama University of Khemis Miliana — Aïn Defla
- Belhadj Bouchaib University Centre of Ain Témouchent — Aïn Témouchent
- University of Algiers 2 Abou El Kacem Saadallah — Algiers
- University of Algiers 3 Brahim Soltane Chaibout — Algiers
- University of Continuing Education (UFC) — Algiers
- Higher School of Social Security — Algiers
- National School of Administration (ENA) — Algiers
- National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA) — Algiers
- National Higher School of Mathematics (NHSM) — Algiers
- National Polytechnic School (ENP) — Algiers
- National Veterinary School (ENV) — Algiers
- National Higher School of Agronomy (ENSA) — Algiers
- National School of Computer Science (ESI / INI) — Algiers
- Higher Normal School of Kouba — Algiers
- National Higher School of Bouzaréah (ENSB) — Algiers
- National School of Marine and Coastal Sciences (ENSSMAL) — Algiers
- National School of Journalism and Information Sciences — Algiers
- National School of Public Works (ENTP) — Algiers
- National School of Political Science — Algiers
- National School of Technology — Algiers
- Higher School of Industrial Technologies — Annaba
- National School of Mines and Metallurgy — Annaba
- University of Batna 2 Mostefa Ben Boulaid — Batna
- National School of Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development — Batna
- University Center of Barika — Barika
- University of Tahri Mohammed Béchar — Béchar
- Higher Normal School of Béchar — Béchar
- Higher School of Computer Science and Technology (ESTIN) — Béjaïa
- Ali Lounici University of Blida (Blida 2) — Blida
- National Superior School of Hydraulics (ENSH) — Blida
- University of Bordj Bou Arréridj — Bordj Bou Arréridj
- Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of Bouïra — Bouïra
- Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef — Chlef
- Salah Boubnider University Constantine 3 — Constantine
- Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences — Constantine
- National Institute of Paramedical (Constantine) — Constantine
- National Polytechnic School of Constantine (ENPC) — Constantine
- National School of Biotechnology (ENSB) — Constantine
- Abdelhafid Boussouf University Centre of Mila — Mila
- Ziane Achour University of Djelfa — Djelfa
- University Center of Nour Bachir El Bayadh — El Bayadh
- University of El Hamma Lakhdar El Oued — El Oued
- University of Chadli Bendjedid El Taref — El Taref
- University of Ghardaïa — Ghardaïa
- University of Guelma (8 May 1945) — Guelma
- University Center of Illizi — Illizi
- University of Jijel (Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia) — Jijel
- University of Khenchela (Abbes Laghrour) — Khenchela
- University of Laghouat (Amar Telidji) — Laghouat
- University Center of Aflou — Aflou
- Higher Normal School of Laghouat — Laghouat
- University of Mascara (Mustapha Stambouli) — Mascara
- University of Medea (Yahia Farès) — Medea
- University of M'Sila (Mohamed Boudiaf) — M'Sila
- University Center of Naama — Naama
- University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf (USTO-MB) — Oran
- Higher National School of Telecommunications and ICT Abdelhafid Boussouf — Oran
- National Polytechnic School of Oran (ENPO) — Oran
- University of Ouargla (Kasdi Merbah) — Ouargla
- Higher Normal School of Ouargla — Ouargla
- Larbi Ben M'hidi University of Oum El Bouaghi — Oum El Bouaghi
- University Center of Relizane — Relizane
- University of Saïda (Dr. Moulay Tahar) — Saïda
- Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Sétif 2 University — Sétif
- Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel Abbès — Sidi Bel Abbès
- Higher School of Computer Science of Sidi Bel Abbès (ESI-SBA) — Sidi Bel Abbès
- University of Skikda (20 August 1955) — Skikda
- University of Souk Ahras (Mohamed Cherif Messaadia) — Souk Ahras
- University of Tamanrasset — Tamanrasset
- Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tebessi University — Tébessa
- University of Tiaret (Ibn Khaldoun) — Tiaret
- University Center of Tindouf — Tindouf
- Abdallah Morsli University Center of Tipaza — Tipaza
- Higher School of Management and Digital Economy (ESGEN) — Koléa (Tipaza)
- Higher School of Magistracy — Koléa (Tipaza)
- Higher National School of Management — Koléa (Tipaza)
- Ahmed Ben Yahia Al Wancharissi University Center of Tissemsilt — Tissemsilt
- University Center of Maghnia — Maghnia (Tlemcen)
- National School of Applied Sciences of Tlemcen (ESSA/ENSAT) — Tlemcen