As part of the regular monitoring of sectoral reforms and to ensure the readiness of higher education institutions and university services for the upcoming academic year 2026-2027, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired a steering meeting on the evening of June 17, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the central administration, while the presidents of the regional university conferences and the chairpersons of the National Pedagogical Committees representing the various fields of study participated via videoconference.
The meeting was devoted to reviewing a number of strategic issues related to the development of the higher education system and university services, particularly:
• Preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year, including the review of academic, pedagogical, and organizational developments aimed at ensuring a successful start to the new academic year;
• The introduction of the courses “History of Algeria and Citizenship” and “Lean Start-up” into university curricula, with a view to strengthening students’ national awareness and fostering a culture of innovation, initiative, and entrepreneurship;
• Monitoring the programme for the rehabilitation and renovation of university residences across the country, while assigning university institution directors direct supervisory and on-site monitoring responsibilities at the local level, with the objective of improving student accommodation conditions and enhancing the quality of university services.