22 Best universities for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Algeria

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Algeria ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 84.1K citations received by 7.46K academic papers made by 22 universities in Algeria was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene

Algeria | Algiers

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#32 in Africa

#1418 in the World

Enrollment: 54,549

2. University of Constantine 1

Algeria | Constantine

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#53 in Africa

#1935 in the World

3. University of Annaba

Algeria | Annaba

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#61 in Africa

#2002 in the World

Enrollment: 39,916

4. University of Jijel

Algeria | Jijel

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#72 in Africa

#2128 in the World

5. University of Biskra

Algeria | Biskra

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#73 in Africa

#2174 in the World

Enrollment: 31,588

6. University of Oran 1

Algeria | Oran

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#81 in Africa

#2288 in the World

Enrollment: 60,000

7. University of Tlemcen

Algeria | Tlemcen

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#82 in Africa

#2329 in the World

8. Ferhat Abbas Setif University 1

Algeria | Setif

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#83 in Africa

#2336 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 78%

9. National Polytechnic School, Algeria

Algeria | Algiers

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#90 in Africa

#2424 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 78%
Enrollment: 1,400

10. University of Batna 1

Algeria | Batna

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#91 in Africa

#2438 in the World

11. University of Algiers 1

Algeria | Algiers

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#92 in Africa

#2463 in the World

12. University of Science and Technology of Oran

Algeria | Oran

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#93 in Africa

#2489 in the World

Enrollment: 18,484

13. University of Bejaia

Algeria | Bejaia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#94 in Africa

#2559 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%

14. University of Blida 1

Algeria | Blida

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#101 in Africa

#2696 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%

15. University of Boumerdes

Algeria | Boumerdes

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#107 in Africa

#2830 in the World

16. University of Ouargla

Algeria | Ouargla

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#108 in Africa

#2870 in the World

17. 20 August 1955 University of Skikda

Algeria | Skikda

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#121 in Africa

#3118 in the World

Enrollment: 27,462

18. University of Laghouat

Algeria | Laghouat

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#127 in Africa

#3203 in the World

19. Ahmed Draia University of Adrar

Algeria | Adrar

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#156 in Africa

#3575 in the World

Enrollment: 16,785

20. University of Mostaganem

Algeria | Mostaganem

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#166 in Africa

#3723 in the World

Enrollment: 24,214

21. Bechar University

Algeria | Bechar

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#175 in Africa

#3943 in the World

22. University of Souk Ahras

Algeria | Souk Ahras

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#197 in Africa

#4250 in the World

The best cities to study Astrophysics and Astronomy in Algeria based on the number of universities and their ranks are Algiers, Constantine, Annaba, and Jijel.

Physics subfields in Algeria

Acoustical Engineering22

Applied/Engineering Physics7

Atomic and Molecular physics16

Condensed Matter Physics20

Materials Science23

Nanotechnology22

Nuclear Physics20

Optical Engineering22

Quantum and Particle physics22

Theoretical Physics15