The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, conducted an inspection visit on the afternoon of September 17, 2026, to the Faculty of Economic Sciences of “Ibrahim Sultan Cheibout” Algiers 3 University, to assess its readiness to welcome students for the 2026–2027 academic year and to review its progress in joining the Fourth-Generation University (University 4.0) initiative.
During the visit, the Minister inspected the readiness of the various educational facilities and infrastructure, stressing the need to develop the university campus in line with current digital transformations, particularly through the establishment of Smart Spaces, thereby contributing to improving the quality of teaching and training and enhancing the services provided to students.
These orientations form part of the foundations of the transition towards University 4.0, with the aim of making the university environment smarter, more interactive and more connected, while keeping pace with the digital and technological transformations taking place in the higher education sector.
The Minister also inspected the construction site of a new project, whose works recently began, dedicated to hosting the headquarters of the hybrid education and continuing training platform, equipped with a Data Center. This ambitious project, which has received the approval and support of the General Directorate for Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT), is intended to establish an integrated environment for research, development and innovation. It will contribute to supporting the national economy, improving the quality of education and training, and strengthening the educational and training services provided to students.
In the same context, Mr. Baddari inspected the educational complex, which has undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation operation covering the library, faculty room, classrooms and lecture halls. The works have reached their final stages, paving the way for the complex to be ready to welcome students under the best possible conditions.
The Minister also inspected the readiness of the amphitheaters at the annex, particularly the “Soummam,” “17 October,” “Aurès,” “Revolution,” and “People” amphitheaters, to assess their preparedness to accommodate students as well as scientific and educational activities.
In the same context, the Minister inspected the readiness of the “Freedom” amphitheater, which has undergone a complete renovation and will officially enter service during the new academic year. It will host various scientific and cultural events organized by the faculty and the university.
The visit also included the annex library, which has likewise undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation and renovation operation, giving it a new appearance and providing students with a suitable environment for reading, study and scientific research, in line with the requirements of a modern university environment.