M’sila/ On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, Mr Nadjm Eddine Tayar, Wali of M’Sila, attended the official national opening ceremony of the 2026–2027 academic year, held under the supervision of Mr Kamel Baddari, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The ceremony was broadcast via videoconference from the Ibn Al-Haytham Lecture Hall at the M’Sila University Campus.
The ceremony was attended by the Vice-President of the Wilaya People’s Assembly, members of the Wilaya Security Committee, members of both chambers of Parliament, the Wilaya Secretary of the National Organisation of Mujahideen, the Local Delegate of the Mediator of the Republic, the Deputy Director of M’Sila University, the Director of the Higher School for Teachers in Bou Saâda, the Director of Civil Protection, directors of the executive departments, university vice-presidents, faculty deans, heads of departments, directors of university services, professors, students and members of the university community, as well as representatives of the media.
Following recitations from the Holy Quran and the national anthem, the Deputy Director of the University delivered an address on the occasion.
The Wali then welcomed the attendees and commended the achievements made by the University. He also praised the preparations undertaken by M’Sila University and its full readiness to welcome students and the university community back to their studies. He wished all students a successful and rewarding academic year.
He emphasised that all necessary human, material and educational resources had been mobilised to ensure a smooth and successful start to the academic year. He also announced that a technical file was being prepared for the renovation and rehabilitation of damaged wings in certain university residences that had been temporarily closed.
The Wali referred to the instructions and directives issued by the country’s highest authorities, led by the President of the Republic, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to provide the higher education sector with the human and material resources required to improve its performance and strengthen its standing nationally and internationally.
He stressed that, in the context of the “New Victorious Algeria”, the country is looking towards a better future for generations capable of mastering digital technologies and modern technological tools, as well as creating and managing start-ups. He also highlighted the importance of supporting and encouraging innovators and project developers through the establishment of an Innovation Centre in the city of M’Sila, equipped with the necessary facilities and resources to support start-ups and innovative projects.
The Wali further praised the scientific and academic spaces provided by the University to encourage students with innovative ideas and projects to excel and create, particularly through the University Incubator and the University Entrepreneurship House. He also highlighted the University’s openness to its economic and social environment through agreements concluded with administrative, economic and social institutions.
The ceremony then continued with the live broadcast, via videoconference, of the official national opening of the 2026–2027 academic year by Mr Kamel Baddari, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, from Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia University in Jijel Province.
In his address, the Minister stated that Algerian universities were entering the new academic year with a vision focused on improving the quality of education and training, developing scientific research, accelerating digital transformation, harnessing artificial intelligence, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, and strengthening links between universities and their economic and social environments.
Key Figures for the 2026–2027 Academic Year
Mohamed Boudiaf University of M’Sila is welcoming 8,327 new students in various fields of study during the new academic year, including 185 new students at the Faculty of Medicine branch and 895 new students at the Higher School for Teachers. The University is also introducing 13 new Master’s degree specialisations.
The total student population is expected to reach 29,900, supported by 1,700 permanent academic staff members, including 1,115 professors holding professorial ranks, at Mohamed Boudiaf University of M’Sila.
University Services and Accommodation
University services have made intensive preparations for the new academic year, particularly regarding the readiness of university residences to provide accommodation, catering and transport.
The University has 12 residences: six managed by the University Services Directorate at the campus and six by the University Services Directorate in the city centre.
More than 2,000 new students are expected to take up residence in university accommodation.
The residences have undergone refurbishment, renovation, maintenance and rehabilitation works and are now ready to welcome students under suitable conditions.
Urban and Suburban University Transport
All necessary arrangements have been made to provide urban and suburban university transport.
- In 2026, a contract was concluded with a private urban transport company to provide 55 buses for university students travelling within the city.
- Administrative procedures are underway to renew the contract for 2027, maintaining the same number of buses.
- In 2026, a contract was also concluded to provide 40 buses for suburban university transport under the University Services Directorate in the city centre.
- During the 2026–2027 academic year, this service benefits more than 4,000 university students from the various daïras and municipalities of M’Sila Province.
- Procedures are underway to renew the suburban university transport contract for 2027, maintaining the same number of buses and the same transport routes outlined above.
Accommodation and Transport for the Higher School for Teachers in Bou Saâda
The following arrangements have been made for students attending the Higher School for Teachers in Bou Saâda:
- Male students accommodated at the Vocational Training Centre on Gaza Road, Bou Saâda: 101 students.
- Female students accommodated at the Martyr Khatibi El Khatib University Residence: 628 students.
- Buses allocated for university transport: 4 buses.
Projects Underway in Bou Saâda
- 2,000-seat pedagogical facility: 40% completion rate.
- Study for a 500-bed university residence: Administrative procedures are underway.
