University Of USTO-MB

The University of Sciences and Technology of Oran “Mohamed Boudiaf” (USTO-MB) was created in 1971. It was designed by the famous Japanese architect Kenzo TANGE. The USTO-MB is located on 02 sites, IGCMO and the main campus of Bir El Djir which covers an area of ​​more than 100 hectares

The USTO-MB shares many characteristics of universities around the world. It is one of the largest training and technological research institutions in Algeria. The administration and the Faculties support the proper functioning of the University and contribute to its development and success both nationally and internationally. The USTO-MB offers a Bachelor, Master and Doctorate (LMD) training system in accordance with the Bologna process which was adopted by our establishment in 2004. The University is made up of seven faculties, namely: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computing, Natural and Life Sciences (Biology and Biotechnology), Architecture and Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and a Sports Institute.

There are currently nearly 20,000 students enrolled, 730 administrative officers who support the central academic body, and 777 teachers (performing academic and research tasks).

The USTO-MB provides 24 specialties in different fields of technology for graduation studies and 44 in post graduation. It offers a panel of 62 undergraduate and 78 master's courses in all areas of technology. Research is carried out in 35 accredited laboratories.

This is how the USTO-MB offers:

Quality training for students who are preparing to meet the ever-increasing needs and employment opportunities of the 21st century in the fields of engineering, technology sciences.

The best context for teaching excellence

A global training experience, in the new European system “LMD License (Undergraduate) -Master-Doctorate” in application since September 2004

A vocation towards the search for excellence

Research that focuses on global human concerns, economics and social issues.

The organization of an average of 8 to 10 international scientific events in various scientific fields.

The USTO-MB has modern and suitably furnished premises, equipment and means of communication (internet, WebEls platform for videoconferences). The USTO-MB also continues to work to improve the quality of life for its staff and students by developing and investing in the construction of new buildings and other facilities.

     Externally, the USTO-MB has signed several framework agreements, memoranda of understanding, agreements with economic partners and national institutions, but also with around 40 universities around the world.

     Due to the relations that our country maintains with friendly governments, some 250 foreign students continue their studies in our establishment, most of them come from African countries.

     Finally, the USTO is a partner in several international projects, with France (Tassili, CNRS, etc.), Spain (PIC programs programs), Japan (Sahara Solar Breeder on solar energy), Capacity programs Tempus-type building (“Signs” for the implementation of a digital information system for Algerian higher education establishments), European Erasmus Mundus mobility programs (Al Idrisi 1 then 2, Mare Nostrum), and other Euro networks -Mediterranean (AUF, Averroes, UNIMED, JaNAUS between Japanese and North African universities).