About Us
Presentation of the National School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management:
The National School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL) is a training and research institution in the fields of oceanography, coastal management, and coastal zone development. It is located in the heart of an exceptional university environment, the large university campus of Dély Ibrahim, which includes the University of Algiers, the University of Continuing Education, university dormitories, and more.
The creation of ENSSMAL (formerly ISMAL) by Executive Decree No. 08-221 of July 14, 2008, marks the culmination of a long process in the training and research of oceanography in Algeria.
- 1882: A marine laboratory is established by the zoologist VIGUIER.
- 1886: This laboratory becomes the "Maritime Station of the University."
- 1941: Professor BERNARD expands this station by increasing its scientific and material potential.
- 1964: This station becomes the Institute of Oceanography of Algiers, and a D.E.A. (Advanced Studies Diploma) in marine biology is created in 1965.
- 1975: This institute becomes the Oceanographic Research and Fisheries Center (C.R.O.P.).
- 1983: ISMAL is created to replace C.R.O.P., with the primary mission of research and training in marine sciences.
- 2002: ISMAL establishes its headquarters at the university campus in Dely-Ibrahim, with a capacity of 1,000 educational spaces and a research station at Sidi Fredj.
- 2008: ENSSMAL is established to replace ISMAL, with the mission of striving for quality and excellence in the field of marine science and technology.
Description of the Training Programs at the National School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management:
The National School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL) is a multidisciplinary institution in the field of marine and coastal sciences, with activities centered around three main missions: academic training, scientific and technical research, and observation and monitoring. It offers interdisciplinary training programs at the undergraduate (Engineering/Master’s) and postgraduate (Doctorate) levels.
ENSSMAL is a multidisciplinary institution whose objectives are to increase knowledge of the marine world, study and observe the interactions between the marine world, the atmosphere, and continental spaces, train researchers and professionals in these fields, and contribute to the observation of changes in the environment, whether natural or human-induced.
With quality supervision, innovative training and research programs, and strong links with the national socio-economic sector and international partners, ENSSMAL positions itself as a key player in its field. Its high-performance laboratories, top-level training, and international openness are the pillars of its success.
The institution offers six academic and research specializations that combine expertise in natural sciences (ecology, geochemistry, biology, geology), social sciences (geography, law, economics, etc.), and technological sciences (physics, geotechnics, coastal engineering, wastewater treatment, etc.). This interdisciplinary approach addresses the new professional requirements that lie at the intersection of these various fields.
The training programs are organized into 3 fields, 3 pathways, and 6 specializations:
- Field: Life and Natural Sciences (SNV)
- Pathway: Marine and Continental Hydrobiology
- Specializations:Marine Environmental Engineering and Ecosystem Protection
- Marine Biotechnology
- Aquaculture Management
- Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
- Field: Earth and Universe Sciences (STU)
- Pathway: Geography and Territorial Development
- Specialization: Coastal Engineering and Coastal Zone Development
- Field: Exact Sciences (ST)
- Pathway: Process Engineering
- Specialization: Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
