Batna 1 University is a public institution of higher education operating under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS). As one of Algeria’s earliest established universities, it was officially founded in September 1977 by Ordinance 77-91 of June 20, 1977, utilizing the infrastructure of the former BATNA INES. Since its inception, the university has experienced progressive growth, marked by the introduction of new academic programs and specialties, the recruitment of qualified faculty, and the development of modern infrastructure aligned with national educational priorities and regional planning strategies.

Initially offering a range of multi-disciplinary programs—such as Diplôme d'Études Supérieures (D.E.S) (in English: Advanced Studies Diploma" or "Diploma of Higher Studies"), Bachelor's, Engineering, Higher Technician, and Diplôme d'Études Universitaires Appliquées (DEUA) (in English: "Diploma of Applied University Studies" ) —Batna 1 University was among the first to adopt the LMD system (Licence, Master, Doctorate).

Today, the university serves a student population of 28,898 across three academic cycles under both the LMD and classical systems (including State Engineer, Architecture, and Veterinary Doctorate degrees). Academic offerings span eight key fields of study:

1. Material Sciences (SM)

2. Natural and Life Sciences (SNV)

3. Economics, Management, and Commercial Sciences (SEGC)

4. Law and Political Science (DSP)

5. Human Sciences

6. Arabic Language and Literature (LLA)

7. Amazigh Language and Culture (LCA)

8. Architecture, Urban Planning, and Urban Professions (AUMV)

Additionally, Veterinary Science is offered under the broader field of Health Sciences.

The total student population of 28,898 is distributed across the following faculties and institutes:

· Faculty of Material Sciences: 1,335 students

· Institute of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences: 3,081 students

· Faculty of Economics, Management, and Commercial Sciences: 5,475 students

· Faculty of Law and Political Science: 5,553 students

· Faculty of Human and Social Sciences: 10,304 students

· Faculty of Arabic Language and Literature: 1,963 students

· Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning: 1,176 students

Application Process

Apply online, submit required documents, and meet language proficiency requirements.

Key Requirements

Enrolment Process at BATNA1 University

In line with the regulations established by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS), admission to higher education at BATNA1 University for newly admitted baccalaureate holders follows the same procedures as those applied across Algerian universities. Admission is based on baccalaureate exam results and the candidate’s overall average. The academic programs available to enrolled students include the following:

a. Bachelor's degree (Bac + 3),

b. Master's degree (Bachelor's + 2),

c. Integrated Bachelor's-Master's program (Bac + 5),

d. State Engineer degree (Bac + 5),

e. Veterinary Science degree (Bac + 6),

f. Architecture diploma (Bac + 5)