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Program Overview

🎓 Program Overview – Bachelor in Public Works (LMD System)

National Academic Program (2021–2022)

Field: Science and Technology

Specialty: Public Works (Travaux Publics)

Degree Type: Academic Bachelor's (Licence)

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Language of Instruction: French

🔹 Program Objectives

This program provides students with comprehensive training in the Public Works sector, including:

  • Road and highway infrastructure
  • Railway networks
  • Port and airport infrastructure

It aims to prepare students for:

  • Immediate employment in technical offices, public/private companies, and relevant administrations.
  • Further studies in Master’s and Doctorate programs in specialized fields.

🔹 Program Structure

  • Semesters 1 & 2: Common core for all Science and Technology students (math, physics, chemistry, computing, etc.)
  • Semesters 3 & 4: Multidisciplinary training in Civil Engineering, Public Works, and Hydraulics
  • Semesters 5 & 6: Specialized training in Public Works (roads, railways, foundations, bridges, etc.)

Each semester carries 30 ECTS credits, totaling 180 ECTS for the degree.


🔹 Targeted Skills and Competencies

  • Design and calculation of structures and infrastructure
  • Site supervision and construction management
  • Use of modern tools (CAD, GIS, surveying)
  • Project coordination and technical documentation
  • Understanding new materials and innovative construction methods

🔹 Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in:

  • Public administration (e.g., infrastructure management, municipalities)
  • Engineering and design offices
  • Construction and control companies
  • Infrastructure development projects

🔹 Bridges to Other Specialties

  • Transfer possible after S2 to all Science and Technology specialties
  • Transfer possible after S3/S4 to related fields like Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Hydraulics (subject to equivalency and pedagogical approval)

🔹 Final Year Project

In Semester 6, students complete a capstone project related to Public Works engineering, applying their technical knowledge to real-world challenges.

Teaching Language : English

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

📚 Core Courses – Bachelor’s in Public Works

The program is structured over 6 semesters, with foundational courses in the early years and specialized technical training later on. Below is a summary of the core subjects across the semesters:


🧮 Semesters 1 & 2 – Common Core (Science & Technology)

Shared with all students in the Science and Technology domain.

  • Mathematics 1 & 2
  • Physics 1 & 2
  • Chemistry / Structure of Matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Computer Science 1 & 2 (Programming basics)
  • Technical Drawing
  • Scientific Writing & Presentation Methods
  • Ethics and Professional Communication
  • Foreign Language (English or French)

🏗️ Semesters 3 & 4 – Multidisciplinary Engineering Block

Focus on Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, and Public Works.

  • Mathematics 3 & 4
  • Mechanics (Fluid, Rational, and Soil Mechanics)
  • Waves and Vibrations
  • Numerical Methods
  • Materials Science
  • Resistance of Materials
  • Topography & Geology
  • Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD)
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Engineering Technology Basics
  • Technical English

🛣️ Semesters 5 & 6 – Specialization in Public Works

In-depth technical and practical training.

  • Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
  • Structural Steel and Trusses
  • Road Design and Materials
  • Bridges
  • Foundations and Earthworks
  • Railway, Airport, and Underground Infrastructures
  • GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
  • Public Works Equipment & Machinery
  • Applied Hydraulics
  • Final Year Project (Capstone Project)
  • Entrepreneurship & Project Management


Advanced Topics

🚀 Advanced Subjects – Bachelor’s in Public Works

During semesters 5 and 6, students in the Public Works program receive advanced training in structural, geotechnical, and infrastructure engineering. These subjects are designed to deepen technical expertise and prepare students for professional integration or further graduate studies.


🏗️ Structural Engineering

  • Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete:
  • Advanced calculation methods for beams, slabs, and prestressed elements in large structures.
  • Structural Steel and Trusses:
  • Design and analysis of metal frames, industrial buildings, and bridges.
  • Bridge Engineering:
  • Types of bridges, load distribution, structural systems, and design principles.

🛣️ Transportation Infrastructure

  • Road Design – Levels 1 & 2:
  • Geometric design, pavement layers, traffic loads, and sustainability.
  • Railway Infrastructure:
  • Track geometry, materials, and integration into urban planning.
  • Airport Infrastructure (Introduction):
  • Basic layout, runway design, and aircraft load considerations.
  • Underground Infrastructure:
  • Tunnels, metros, and drainage systems: design, excavation, and safety.

🌍 Geotechnical and Earthworks

  • Foundations and Earth Structures:
  • Soil-structure interaction, shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls.
  • Geotechnical Road Engineering:
  • Soil characterization for roads, compaction, stabilization, and drainage.

💻 Digital and Technical Tools

  • GIS (Geographic Information Systems):
  • Mapping, terrain analysis, infrastructure planning using geospatial data.
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Technical Drawing:
  • Application of digital tools in drafting and civil design.

📊 Project-Based Learning

  • Final Year Project (Capstone):
  • Individual or team-based engineering project related to a real-world construction or infrastructure issue.
  • Entrepreneurship and Project Management:
  • Basics of managing engineering projects, budgeting, team leadership, and business development.


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Admissions Information

🎓 Admission Information – Bachelor’s in Public Works

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Holders of a Scientific Baccalaureate (Mathematics, Experimental Sciences, or Technical Mathematics) are eligible.
  • Admission is based on Baccalaureate grades and student preferences indicated during the national orientation process.

📝 Application Process

  • Apply via the national orientation platform for new baccalaureate holders: www.orientation-esi.dz.
  • Complete both administrative and academic registration steps at the assigned university faculty.
  • Required documents:
  • Baccalaureate transcript
  • Copy of the Baccalaureate diploma
  • Registration form
  • ID photos
  • Payment of registration fees (according to national regulations)

🌍 International Students

  • International applicants can apply through bilateral cooperation programs or directly via the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  • An equivalent high school qualification to the Algerian Baccalaureate is required.

📍 Location of Studies

  • Training is offered at Faculties of Civil Engineering or Architecture within accredited Algerian universities.
  • Courses are taught by specialized academic and research staff.


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