The Continuing Education Center at the University of Constantine is experiencing an exceptional academic year, with an unprecedented influx of new applications. According to the center's director, Professor Ahmed Amin Qarmat, approximately 4,000 new applications have been received, with English language programs, technical rights, and economic sciences being the most sought after. This surge in applications has put a strain on the center's resources, with limited pedagogical capacity and infrastructure.
The center's director revealed that the number of applications for some programs has exceeded 600, a record high. For instance, the English language program has received over 600 applications, while the law program has received 415 applications, and the accounting and economic sciences program has received 400 applications. The center is working to accommodate as many students as possible, despite the limited resources.
To address the challenges, the center is coordinating with the University of Constantine 3 to utilize some of its facilities. The center's director expressed gratitude for the support, which will help alleviate some of the pressure. However, the center still faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of pedagogical supervision, with only three permanent professors and a reliance on contract professors.
The center has a total of 125 contract professors, who are essential in providing quality education to the students. However, the process of hiring contract professors can be complex, requiring approval from the relevant authorities. Despite these challenges, the center is committed to providing a high-quality education to its students.
According to the center's director, a total of 1,470 students have been accepted into the center's programs, with an additional 1,522 students accepted into master's programs. The center is also expecting a significant number of new students to enroll, with over 3,500 to 4,000 new applications received.
One of the notable trends is the growing interest in English language programs, particularly in the medical field. The center is offering an English language program for medical students, which has attracted a significant number of applicants. The program is delivered online, with the center providing pedagogical support and supervision.
The center's director attributed the surge in applications to the high quality of the programs offered and the flexibility of the study schedule, which caters to the needs of working students. The center's programs are designed to provide students with practical skills and knowledge, making them more competitive in the job market. The academic year is set to begin, with various events and activities planned to welcome new students.
