Algerian Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Kamal Baddari led a coordination meeting with ministry officials to review the upcoming university year and sector development projects. The meeting, which took place on Sunday, was attended by directors of Algiers 3 and Blida 1 universities. According to a ministry statement, the meeting focused on key areas, including university entrance and training.
The meeting emphasized the importance of ensuring the actual start of lessons, respecting semester hours, and promoting English language teaching. Developing individual training paths and monitoring the dual training project in medicine and English-taught licensure programs were also discussed. The ministry highlighted the need to improve student life and services, including monitoring university residence cleanliness, transportation, and living conditions.
Minister Baddari's meeting also covered infrastructure and new projects, including the review of allocated budgets for university residence rehabilitation, new facilities, and medical colleges. The meeting discussed projects to upgrade university institutions, create new activity areas, and rehabilitate the University of Health in Algiers.
The issue of innovation and entrepreneurship was also addressed, with discussions on old and new "Protromarket" projects, institution creation, and university branch development. The meeting emphasized promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and monitoring the inclusion of financing and investment mechanisms in the stock exchange.
The meeting reviewed the situation of international students, including their reception and transportation from airports to university institutions. Developments in the "Study in Algeria" program and international cooperation and partnership projects were also discussed.
The meeting covered various other topics, including regulatory texts, employment of medical and research professors, and updating employment criteria. The meeting also addressed property transfers to the higher education sector, evaluation and valorization files, and the 2027 budget.
The 2026-2027 academic year will see several new projects and programs implemented, according to the ministry. These projects aim to improve the quality of education and services provided to students. The implementation of these projects will be closely monitored.
Key points
- Algerian Higher Education Minister Kamal Baddari chairs meeting to oversee university entrance and sector development projects
- The meeting emphasized the importance of ensuring the actual start of lessons and promoting English language teaching
- Developments in the "Study in Algeria" program and international cooperation and partnership projects were also discussed
