University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2911 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #75 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 81 | In Algeria |
| #1 of 20 | In Algiers |
| #546 of 2,928 | For Radiochemistry |
| Top50% | For 92 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 54,549
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.usthb.dz
- Languages
- Arabic;French
- Acceptance rate
- 55%*
* The University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-April; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 54,549 |
| Full time employee | 2,180 |
| Student:staff ratio | 25:1 |
Research profile
University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene has published 16,023 scientific papers with 189,336 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, and Geology.
University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 37 | 74 |
| 1994 | 36 | 57 |
| 1995 | 46 | 92 |
| 1996 | 54 | 139 |
| 1997 | 52 | 157 |
| 1998 | 74 | 188 |
| 1999 | 76 | 267 |
| 2000 | 89 | 246 |
| 2001 | 96 | 310 |
| 2002 | 157 | 410 |
| 2003 | 136 | 508 |
| 2004 | 188 | 642 |
| 2005 | 209 | 762 |
| 2006 | 262 | 1024 |
| 2007 | 303 | 1345 |
| 2008 | 414 | 1826 |
| 2009 | 430 | 2216 |
| 2010 | 461 | 2870 |
| 2011 | 485 | 3461 |
| 2012 | 604 | 4523 |
| 2013 | 695 | 5233 |
| 2014 | 766 | 5928 |
| 2015 | 930 | 6382 |
| 2016 | 912 | 7513 |
| 2017 | 982 | 8930 |
| 2018 | 1181 | 10880 |
| 2019 | 974 | 12429 |
| 2020 | 938 | 15616 |
| 2021 | 911 | 18689 |
| 2022 | 1025 | 19838 |
| 2023 | 1057 | 20231 |
| 2024 | 825 | 20255 |
| 2025 | 512 | 18731 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Licence (LMD) | Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Architecture and Planning, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Ecology, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Health Sciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Nutrition, Operations Research, Parasitology, Physics, Physiology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master | Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Architecture and Planning, Automation, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Bridge Engineering, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Coastal Studies, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Dietetics, Ecology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Heating and Refrigeration, Hydraulic Engineering, Immunology, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Management, Maintenance Technology, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Molecular Biology, Network Technology, Neurosciences, Nuclear Physics, Nutrition, Operations Research, Parasitology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Production Engineering, Road Engineering, Rural Planning, Software Engineering, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Technology, Tourism, Town Planning, Water Management, Water Science |
| Doctorat | Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering |
Notable alumni
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Noureddine Melikechi
- Occupations
- physicistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Noureddine Melikechi is an Algerian atomic, molecular, and optical physicist, educator and inventor. He is the author of more than 125 peer-reviewed publications, six book chapters and 15 patents. He is a member of the Mars Science Laboratory, NASA’s largest Mars exploration effort to date. Melikechi is dean of the Kennedy College of Sciences and professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is currently serving as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
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Yasmine Belkaid
- Enrolled in the University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene
- Studied in 1993
- Occupations
- researcherimmunologist
- Biography
-
Yasmine Belkaid is an Algerian immunologist who is best known for her work studying host-microbe interactions in tissues and immune regulation to microbes. Belkaid currently serves as the director of the NIAID Microbiome program. On March 29, 2023, she was appointed as President of the Pasteur Institute for a six-year term, starting from January 2024. She is the daughter of the former Algerian politician Abu Bekr Belkaid.
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Anouar Benmalek
- Occupations
- university teacherwriterjournalistmathematicianpoet
- Biography
-
Anouar Benmalek is an Algerian novelist, journalist, mathematician and poet. After the 1988 riots in Algeria in protest of government policies, he became one of the founders of the Algerian Committee Against Torture. His novel Lovers of Algeria was awarded the Prix Ragid. The novel, The Child of an Ancient People, won the Prix RFO du livre.
University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Physiology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemistry | Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Materials Engineering |
| Faculty : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Faculty : Earth Sciences, Geography and Regional Planning | Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Regional Planning |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Faculty : Mechanical and Process Engineering | Energy Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Physics | Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | USTHB Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediène جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا هواري بومدين |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique |
| Motto | Synergie entre sciences et technologie |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 32 Bab Ezzouar Algiers, Algiers, 16111 Algeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,364,000 |