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Université de Biskra

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Université de Biskra: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université de Biskra is a public university in Algeria that awards officially recognized higher education degrees. It suits students who want a state university with study options through bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate levels in Biskra.

  2. What you can study

    The university offers courses and programmes leading to officially recognized higher education degrees at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate levels. The subject areas named are hydraulics, architecture, and electrotechnics, and the university now has six faculties.

  3. Getting in

    Applications for international students should be checked directly through the university’s official website and admissions office. The university is officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, but specific entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions are not stated in the available information.

  4. What it costs

    Tuition fees for international students are not published, so confirm the current cost with the admissions office. The university is public, and you should also budget separately for living costs in Biskra, including housing, transport, food, and day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying. Also check whether your programme is available to international students, what documents must be legalized or translated, and whether the university has any visa or arrival requirements for students coming from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Among Algeria’s 29 universities, Université de Biskra stands out as a public institution with a broad degree structure and six faculties. It is a larger option for students who want a university that already offers study through doctorate level rather than a smaller specialist school.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Université de Biskra

What type of university is Université de Biskra?

It is a public higher education institution in Algeria.

Where is Université de Biskra located?

It is located in Biskra, Algeria, in an urban setting.

What degrees does Université de Biskra offer?

It offers officially recognized bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.

What subject areas are named for study there?

Hydraulics, architecture, and electrotechnics are named in the available information.

Overview

The University of Mohamed Khider Biskra is one of the 106 institutions of higher education in Algeria, located in the state of Biskra. Established in 1983, the University of Mohamed Khider Biskra is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Biskra. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the University of Mohamed Khider Biskra (UMKB) is a very large coeducational higher education institution, it offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The university has its origins in three national institutes that were administratively, pedagogically, and financially autonomous: National Institute of Hydraulics, National Institute of Architecture, National Institute of Electrotechnics. These three institutes became a university center in 1992, the university center became the Mohamed Khider University of Biskra in 1998, now the university has six faculties.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Algeria.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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