The Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced that new baccalaureate holders can now complete their university enrollments. The results of the orientation process for new baccalaureate holders for the 2019/2020 academic year were released, determining the specialties for each student. This marks a crucial step in the university admissions process, which will enable students to finalize their enrollments.
The third phase of the university admissions process will commence on September 2 and run until September 8. During this period, students will complete their definitive enrollments and submit their university application files. The fourth phase, which will take place from September 2 to 12, will focus on handling special cases and reopening the portal for student accommodation, scholarships, and transportation.
A new ministerial circular was issued on June 18, outlining the general rules for pre-enrollments and orientation of new baccalaureate holders. The circular defines the criteria for accessing higher education based on baccalaureate averages. This circular aims to provide clarity and transparency in the university admissions process, ensuring that students are aware of the requirements and procedures.
The upcoming academic year will see the addition of 83,400 new teaching places, increasing the total capacity to over 1.512 million places across the university network. According to the Minister of Higher Education, these new places will theoretically accommodate nearly 1.8 million students, based on an exploitation coefficient of 1.2 million per effective place.
The Minister emphasized the importance of activating coordination cells to monitor the implementation of university structures at the local level. This move aims to ensure that universities are adequately equipped to handle the increasing number of students. In terms of teaching staff, the current number of teachers and researchers is 61,161, with a projected increase to 62,958 by the start of the next academic year.
The Algerian government is working to improve the quality of education and infrastructure in its universities. With a growing number of students, the government is focused on providing adequate resources and facilities to support their academic pursuits. The new academic year is expected to bring significant developments in the country's higher education sector.
Key points
- The university admissions process for the 2019/2020 academic year will be completed in phases, with the final phase concluding on September 8.
- Algeria's university network is expected to accommodate nearly 1.8 million students in the upcoming academic year.
- The country's higher education sector will see significant developments, including the addition of 83,400 new teaching places.
