Enrollment of International Students

1)  International Students: Legal Framework

In accordance with Presidential Decree No. 25-83 of February 20, 2025, which defines the conditions and procedures for admitting foreign students into Algerian higher education and training institutions, international students are eligible to enroll in Algerian universities provided that they are admitted by the host institution based on the number of available academic seats allocated annually and that they cover the tuition fees required for their studies.

2)  Enrollment Procedures:

The application file must include the following documents:

• A certified translated copy of the diploma granting access to the desired academic program.
• A certified translated copy of academic transcripts from previous studies.
• A certificate of nationality, if applicable.
• A copy of the candidate’s valid passport.
• A motivation letter.
• At least one letter of recommendation.
• A medical certificate confirming that the candidate is free from bacterial and/or contagious diseases.
• A recent passport-sized photograph.

3)  Authentication of Academic Documents

The authentication of academic documents is carried out by the relevant services of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Following authentication of diplomas and verification of the submitted academic transcripts, the Equivalence Department issues two documents: a certificate of equivalence of the provided degree (in accordance with the Algerian Degrees classification) and a document establishing the equivalence of the grades provided in relation to a corresponding Algerian grid.