University of Ouargla
Ouargla, Algeria • Founded 1988 • World Rank #4665
Overview
Established in 1988, the Université Kasdi Merbah de Ouargla (University of Ouargla) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Ouargla (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Algérie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Algeria), Université Kasdi Merbah de Ouargla (UOUARGLA) is a large-sized coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Kasdi Merbah de Ouargla (UOUARGLA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 35-year-old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. UOUARGLA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
University of Ouargla's key academic numbers — student body size, faculty composition, and accreditation context. Numbers reflect the most recent figures published by the institution and recognised bodies.
Academic Structures
University of Ouargla's teaching architecture in the units below. New faculties (formed in the last decade) signal where the institution is investing for the future.
Unit 3 items
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Sciences
Degrees
Also Magister; Doctorat en Sciences
Master's 64 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Agronomy
- Analytical Chemistry
- Animal Husbandry
- Anthropology
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Aquaculture
- Arabic
- Arid Land Studies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automation
- Banking
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Computer Networks
- Data Processing
- Demography and Population
- Economics
- Educational Psychology
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- French
- Geology
- Human Resources
- Industrial Maintenance
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Irrigation
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Production Engineering
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Road Engineering
- Small Business
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Sports
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Water Management
- Water Science
Doctoral 27 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Accountancy
- Agronomy
- Artificial Intelligence
- Arts and Humanities
- Automation
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Finance
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geology
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Telecommunications Engineering
Other 51 programs
- Accountancy
- Agronomy
- Analytical Chemistry
- Animal Husbandry
- Anthropology
- Aquaculture
- Banking
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Demography and Population
- Ecology
- Economics
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Finance
- Geology
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Industrial Maintenance
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Insurance
- Irrigation
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Modern Languages
- Organic Chemistry
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Sports
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Water Management
- Water Science
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Algérie.
Applied Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics, Commercial and Management Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Social Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Hydrocarbons, Renewable Energies, Earth and Universe Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Natural Resources
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law and Political Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Law
- Management
- Political Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Literature and Languages (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Literature
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics and Science of Matters (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Natural and Life Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agronomy
- Aquaculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
New Information and Communication Technologies (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Education and Sport (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Technology (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Environmental Studies
- Hygiene
- Safety Engineering
Programs Offered
University of Ouargla's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping. Search matches programme names; if you don't see your subject, check the divisions section to locate the relevant faculty.
Bachelor's Degree
87 programmes
University of Ouargla runs 87 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Mechanical Engineering الهندسة الميكانيكية Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering هندسة المواد Materials Science
Electrical Engineering الهندسة الكهربائية Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering هندسة البيئة Environmental Engineering
Mineral Resources Engineering هندسة الموارد المعدنية General Engineering
Petroleum Technology تكنولوجيا البترول Earth Sciences & Geology
Process Engineering هندسة العمليات Law
Thermal Engineering الهندسة الحرارية General Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering هندسة المياه General Engineering
Electronics and Automation الإلكترونيات والأتمتة Robotics & Automation
Instrumentation الأجهزة والقياس Electrical Engineering
Renewable Energy الطاقة المتجددة Energy Engineering
Mathematics الرياضيات Mathematics
Physics الفيزياء Physics & Astronomy
Chemistry الكيمياء Chemistry
Biology علم الأحياء Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences علوم الأرض Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology الجيولوجيا Earth Sciences & Geology
Hydrology الهيدرولوجيا Hydrology & Water Management
Microbiology علم الأحياء الدقيقة Microbiology
Ecology علم البيئة Environmental Sciences
Applied Chemistry الكيمياء التطبيقية Chemistry
Biotechnology التكنولوجيا الحيوية Biotechnology
Nature Conservation حماية الطبيعة
Statistics الإحصاء Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Agronomy الزراعية Agriculture
Agriculture الزراعة Agriculture
Food Technology تكنولوجيا الغذاء Food Science
Animal Science علم الحيوان Animal Science
Agricultural Management الإدارة الزراعية Agriculture
Environmental Management إدارة البيئة Business & Management
Irrigation and Drainage الري والصرف
Natural Resources Management إدارة الموارد الطبيعية Business & Management
Agro-food Technology تكنولوجيا الأغذية الزراعية Agriculture
Agricultural Consulting الاستشارات الزراعية Agriculture
Economics الاقتصاد Economics
Management الإدارة Business & Management
Accountancy المحاسبة Accounting
Finance التمويل Finance, Banking & Insurance
Human Resources Management إدارة الموارد البشرية Human Resource Management
Marketing التسويق Marketing
International Trade التجارة الدولية Politics & International Relations
Auditing التدقيق
Tourism Management إدارة السياحة Tourism & Leisure
Business Law القانون التجاري Business Law
Private Law القانون الخاص Civil & Private Law
Public Law القانون العام Law
Comparative Law القانون المقارن Law
Administrative Law القانون الإداري Law
Constitutional Law القانون الدستوري Law
Criminal Law القانون الجنائي Criminal Law & Justice
Arabic Literature الأدب العربي Literature
English Language اللغة الإنجليزية English Language Studies
French Language اللغة الفرنسية Linguistics & Language Studies
History التاريخ History
Archaeology الآثار Archaeology
Translation الترجمة Translation & Interpreting
Applied Linguistics اللسانيات التطبيقية Linguistics & Language Studies
Comparative Literature الأدب المقارن Literature
Islamic Studies الدراسات الإسلامية Islamic & Quranic Studies
Psychology علم النفس Psychology
Sociology علم الاجتماع Social & Cultural Studies
Geography الجغرافيا Geography
Education التربية Education & Teaching
Public Health الصحة العامة Public Health
Nursing Sciences علوم التمريض Nursing
Pharmacy الصيدلة Pharmacy
Dental Medicine طب الأسنان Dentistry
General Medicine الطب العام Medicine
Professional Licence in Health, Safety and Environment إجازة مهنية في الصحة والسلامة والبيئة Environmental Sciences
Professional Licence in Accounting and Finance إجازة مهنية في المحاسبة والتمويل Finance, Banking & Insurance
Professional Licence in Human Resources Management إجازة مهنية في إدارة الموارد البشرية Human Resource Management
Professional Licence in Information Technology إجازة مهنية في تكنولوجيا المعلومات Information Systems & Technology
Professional Licence in Hydrocarbons and Petroleum Engineering إجازة مهنية في الهيدروكربونات وهندسة البترول Earth Sciences & Geology
Professional Licence in Applied Chemistry إجازة مهنية في الكيمياء التطبيقية Chemistry
Professional Licence in Agro-food إجازة مهنية في الأغذية الزراعية Agriculture
Professional Licence in Applied Electricity and Electronics إجازة مهنية في الكهرباء والإلكترونيات التطبيقية Robotics & Automation
Professional Licence in Management and Environment إجازة مهنية في الإدارة والبيئة Business & Management
Professional Licence in Tourism and Hospitality إجازة مهنية في السياحة والفندقة Tourism & Leisure
Computer Science علوم الحاسوب Computer Sciences
Computer Engineering هندسة الحاسوب Computer Sciences
Information Systems نظم المعلومات Information Systems & Technology
Networks and Telecommunications الشبكات والاتصالات Communication Studies
Applied Computer Science علوم الحاسوب التطبيقية Computer Sciences
Information and Communication Technology تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات Communication Studies
Information Sciences علوم المعلومات Information Systems & Technology
Civil Engineering الهندسة المدنية Civil Engineering & Construction
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
19 programmes
University of Ouargla offers 19 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.
Computer Science علوم الحاسوب Computer Sciences
Computer Engineering هندسة الحاسوب Computer Sciences
Networks and Computer Security الشبكات وأمن الحاسوب
Information Technology تكنولوجيا المعلومات Information Systems & Technology
Civil Engineering الهندسة المدنية Civil Engineering & Construction
Mechanical Engineering الهندسة الميكانيكية Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering هندسة المواد Materials Science
Environmental Engineering هندسة البيئة Environmental Engineering
Mathematics الرياضيات Mathematics
Physics الفيزياء Physics & Astronomy
Chemistry الكيمياء Chemistry
Biology علم الأحياء Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences علوم الأرض Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology الجيولوجيا Earth Sciences & Geology
Agronomy الزراعية Agriculture
Agriculture الزراعة Agriculture
Management الإدارة Business & Management
Accountancy المحاسبة Accounting
Finance التمويل Finance, Banking & Insurance
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
19 programmes
At the highest level, University of Ouargla runs 19 programmes. These doctoral programmes are built around a sustained research project rather than taught coursework.
Computer Science علوم الحاسوب Computer Sciences
Networks and Telecommunications الشبكات والاتصالات Communication Studies
Hydraulic Engineering هندسة المياه General Engineering
Geology الجيولوجيا Earth Sciences & Geology
Mathematics الرياضيات Mathematics
Physics الفيزياء Physics & Astronomy
Earth Sciences علوم الأرض Earth Sciences & Geology
Economics الاقتصاد Economics
Management الإدارة Business & Management
Accountancy المحاسبة Accounting
Finance التمويل Finance, Banking & Insurance
Marketing التسويق Marketing
Civil Engineering الهندسة المدنية Civil Engineering & Construction
Materials Engineering هندسة المواد Materials Science
Environmental Engineering هندسة البيئة Environmental Engineering
Agronomy الزراعية Agriculture
Agriculture الزراعة Agriculture
Biology علم الأحياء Biological Sciences
Chemistry الكيمياء Chemistry
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Ouargla
How to apply to University of Ouargla — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse University of Ouargla's 125 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at University of Ouargla typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit via the institution
University of Ouargla processes applications through www.univ-ouargla.dz. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +213 (29) 712 468. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Ouargla
Frequently asked questions about University of Ouargla, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
In what year was University of Ouargla established?
University of Ouargla was founded in 1988 (approximately 38 years ago).
Where can I find University of Ouargla?
The institution is located in Ouargla, Algeria.
Is University of Ouargla public or private?
University of Ouargla operates as a public institution.
How many students does University of Ouargla have?
The institution has a student body of 20,000-24,999.
What is University of Ouargla's ranking?
University of Ouargla is ranked #4665 globally and #12 in Algeria.
What programmes are available at University of Ouargla?
Programmes at University of Ouargla cover master's and doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does University of Ouargla have?
University of Ouargla has 3 academic units.
Who recognises University of Ouargla?
Yes, University of Ouargla is recognised by Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique.
What is University of Ouargla's official website?
The institution's website is www.univ-ouargla.dz.
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