Study in Biskra
Everything you need to know about studying at Biskra University as an International student
Welcome to Mohamed Khider University of Biskra
Mohamed Khider University of Biskra is known as a young institution since its inception, it has witnessed rapid realistic and radical transformations in its fame.
Our university relies on the pedagogical and scientific competence of its professors and the support of its employees and workers, to train a class of students who can succeed in social and professional integration in the local community.
The City of Biskra
Biskra is located in the eastern part of the northern Algerian desert, and is famous for the quality of its dates, its captivating nature, the generosity of its people, and the fertility of its lands; city is a touristic and strategic place. It is considered as a link between south and north of Algeria.
The County of Biskra sits before the new administrative division, on a total area estimated at 21,671 km2. It includes 33 municipalities spread over 12 administrative districts, inhabited by about 700,000 people, with a population density of 28 residents per km2.
Many civilizations passed through the region of Biskra, including: Phoenician, Roman, Greek, Vandal, Byzantine and finally the Arab-Islamic civilization at the hands of the great conqueror "Okba Ibn Nafia" who was martyred in the Tahuda area, so that a shrine and a mosque were built for him in a city bearing his name "Sidi Uqba".
European writers and artists who visited the city also lived there, such as the French plastic painter (Henri Matisse), the French writer (André Gide), as well as the Hungarian musician (Béla Bartók). Biskra also attached the English writer Simon Henry Leeder, German writer Heinrich von, French writer (Daniel Hirtz), as well as the scientist (Karl Marx), the French poet (Francis Jammes), and the French writer (Albert Camus).
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University of Biskra in Numbers
University of Biskra was established
Major campuses in the Biskra region
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Bachelor degree programs offered
Master degree programs offered
PHD degree programs offered
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International Students
Available Training Programs
The University of Biskra offers a diverse range of comprehensive training programs that cater to the academic and professional needs of its students. With a strong commitment to quality education, the university provides a stimulating learning environment and cutting-edge resources to foster academic excellence.
From undergraduate programs to postgraduate degrees, the University of Biskra offers a wide array of disciplines, including engineering, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The training programs are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies required to thrive in their chosen fields.
With a dedicated faculty comprising experienced professors and experts in their respective fields, students receive exceptional guidance and mentorship throughout their academic journey. The University of Biskra's training programs not only provide theoretical foundations but also emphasize practical applications, preparing students for successful careers and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region and beyond.
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Decree N°171 - February 9th 2023
This Decree lays down the conditions of access, organization, assessment and progression in courses leading to the Bachelor's, Master's, Engineer's and Architecture diplomas.
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Recent news
Director of Biskra University receives a high-level delegation from the sister country of Mauritania
University of Biskra Renews Covenant with the National Cable Manufacturing Company (ENICAB)
Biskra University receives the Saudi & Libyan delegations as part of the international forum on mini football
The University of Biskra organizes "Marhaba Day" events welcoming 2022-2023's new International Students
THE INTERNATIONALIZATION STRATEGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BISKRA
Nowadays, Higher Education Institutions (HEI) with leading and strong academic position share experience with other institutions either internally or externally. For this reason, Biskra University (www.univ-biskra.dz ) tends to find partners from all over the globe by enhancing learning, teaching and training, raising the rate of employability, and give the university the chance to be a real active part in the international framework. Through this internationalization strategy, we aim to reach a high number of students and staff mobility, joint programs, curricula, and research projects, and raise the visibility and sustainability of our institution. Also, we work to harmonize the ECTS (European Credits Transfer System) with our Credits System in order to helps students to spend a fruitful educational period abroad without any credits recognition issues through thoroughgoing conversations with our partners. Currently, our institution is part of different internationalization activities
Memorandum of Understanding
Biskra University has taken action to sign bilateral scientific agreements that facilitate and foster scientific research in addition to researchers’, and students’ exchange programs. It has 34 Active Agreements from Eight (08) countries.
Scholarships in the International Cooperation Framework
Exceptional National Programs (PNE): This program is funded by the Ministry of Hugher Education and Scientific Research; the Doctorate Candidates preparing their projects under eligible selection criteria are able to select any country in the world that fits their scientific research requirements.
PROFAS B+: It is a French Program allowing Doctorate candidates and researchers preparing their dissertations to apply in one of French Universities.
Algerian-Tunisian Program: This scholarship is devoted to one hundred Doctorate Candidates from the both countries to pursue their studies.
Algerian- Hungarian Program: students can enrol to pursue their studies in Hungarian Universities to obtain Masters or Doctorate Degrees.
International Consortium Networks
Biskra University is a part of different consortia that tend to accumulate the efforts of different active universities to enhance collaboration in different fields; UNIMED, AUF, TETHYS.
Cotutelle
This is another example of bilateral agreement that helps Ph.D. students to pursue their Doctorate studies, projects, and research activities in the host university. It is worth mentioning that our candidates have the chance of two diplomas recognized by both research institutions. We have cotutelle programs with both France and Belgium.
ERASMUS+ Program
Erasmus+ KA107 (International Credits Mobility): Biskra University has been a part of the Erasmus+ KA107 program with Cadiz University since 2015. The latter opened new horizons for collaboration with other European Universities such as: Padova, Politecnico di Milano, Bari, Del-Molise, UBI Covilha, UPValencia, Granada, TalTec, Obuda, and Yildiz.
Erasmus+ KA02 CBHE (Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education): Biskra University has participated in different CBHE projects; ICMED International Credit Mobility: a new challenge in the Mediterranean Region, Arim-Net Coordination of Agricultural Research in the Mediterranean Area, AFREQEN Qualité en enseignement supérieur pour les énergies renouvelables en Afrique du Nord et de l’Ouest, EL@N Modernisation de l‘Enseignement des langues dans les centres de langues des universités algériennes, PRIMA-HortiMED The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area.
International Seminars
It is an important occasion(s) to meet researchers from different countries and different fields to discuss opportunities for coordination and future collaborations.