22 Best universities for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Algeria

Updated: March 02, 2025

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 77K citations received by 7.27K 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

#1416 in the World

Enrollment: 54,549

2. University of Constantine 1

Algeria | Constantine

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#53 in Africa

#1923 in the World

3. University of Annaba

Algeria | Annaba

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#64 in Africa

#2020 in the World

Enrollment: 39,916

4. University of Jijel

Algeria | Jijel

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#70 in Africa

#2112 in the World

5. University of Biskra

Algeria | Biskra

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#75 in Africa

#2193 in the World

Enrollment: 31,588

6. University of Oran 1

Algeria | Oran

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#80 in Africa

#2273 in the World

Enrollment: 60,000

7. University of Tlemcen

Algeria | Tlemcen

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#82 in Africa

#2322 in the World

8. Ferhat Abbas Setif University 1

Algeria | Setif

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#83 in Africa

#2343 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 78%

9. National Polytechnic School, Algeria

Algeria | Algiers

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#89 in Africa

#2446 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 78%
Enrollment: 1,400

10. University of Batna 1

Algeria | Batna

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#90 in Africa

#2450 in the World

11. University of Algiers 1

Algeria | Algiers

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#91 in Africa

#2465 in the World

12. University of Science and Technology of Oran

Algeria | Oran

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#93 in Africa

#2493 in the World

Enrollment: 18,484

13. University of Bejaia

Algeria | Bejaia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#94 in Africa

#2560 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%

14. University of Blida 1

Algeria | Blida

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#99 in Africa

#2679 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%

15. University of Boumerdes

Algeria | Boumerdes

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#106 in Africa

#2824 in the World

16. University of Ouargla

Algeria | Ouargla

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#108 in Africa

#2880 in the World

17. 20 August 1955 University of Skikda

Algeria | Skikda

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#121 in Africa

#3135 in the World

Enrollment: 27,462

18. University of Laghouat

Algeria | Laghouat

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#129 in Africa

#3241 in the World

19. Ahmed Draia University of Adrar

Algeria | Adrar

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#154 in Africa

#3563 in the World

Enrollment: 16,785

20. University of Mostaganem

Algeria | Mostaganem

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#162 in Africa

#3698 in the World

Enrollment: 24,214

21. Bechar University

Algeria | Bechar

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#173 in Africa

#3916 in the World

22. University of Souk Ahras

Algeria | Souk Ahras

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#196 in Africa

#4258 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 Physics5

Atomic and Molecular physics16

Condensed Matter Physics20

Materials Science23

Nanotechnology22

Nuclear Physics20

Optical Engineering22

Quantum and Particle physics22

Theoretical Physics14