Higher education/student visa to Algeria

To gain access to study in Algeria, international students and interns must:

• justify the titles and diplomas that, according to national rules, give them the right to undergo the training for which they apply;
• meet the university registration conditions applicable to Algerian candidates registered for the same study cycle;
• undergo a mandatory medical examination upon arrival in Algeria and periodic health checks. For this purpose, educational institutions can use medical structures based on contracts to perform this operation. In exceptional cases, for candidates who have a scholarship from the Algerian government, the commission may, at the request of the country of origin, grant derogations from the conditions of access within limits compatible with the functioning of the institutions.

What does the study registration file contain?

• a copy of the duly legalized translation of the diploma or title for access to the planned study cycle, as well as its equivalence, issued by the minister responsible for higher education;
• an extract from the registration of candidates applying for postgraduate studies;
• an extract from the candidate's birth certificate or another document instead;
• certificate of citizenship;
• certified copy of the original passport of the enrolled candidate;
• two academic recommendations of two teachers of the same specialty for graduate students;
• a medical certificate confirming the absence of infectious diseases and the candidate's suitability for studying;
• four recent passport photos.

The Committee for the Preparation of Students and Foreigners may request from the candidate or the authority to which he is subordinate any information or documents that may supplement his information.

Preparation for study in Algeria

Graduates and masters who do not speak the language of study can receive a year of intensive language training at the institute level. The year of language training is included in the total duration of the course and entitles you to the same benefits. The list of international students who need such training is sent to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research every year.

What is required to enter Algeria for study purposes?

Required documents for obtaining a study visa, which is issued to a foreigner who wishes to continue his studies in Algeria and has been admitted to an Algerian educational institution (except basic ones):

• Letter of acceptance to an Algerian educational institution;
• Proof of financial resources;
• Confirmation of scholarship;
• Proof that you have paid your tuition fees.

The submission process is described above.

Can I combine studying and working in Algeria?

No, an Algerian student visa does not allow for a work permit.

Is it possible to get a scholarship for studies?

The monthly amount of the state scholarship is established as follows:

• Studying at the third level of primary education: 600 DA;
• Studying at the post-primary education level: 700 DA;
• Graduation level studies: 1350 DA;
• Study at postgraduate level: 1650 DA.
• Scholarships for refugees provided by UNICEF: https://help.unhcr.org/algeria/education-opportunities/  
• Also, the Institute of Water and Energy Sciences of the Pan-African University – PAUWES offers scholarships for all residents and diasporans from Africa: https://pau-au.africa/admissions/scholarships

More information on the page of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Algeria: https://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/tag/Ministry%20of%20National%20Education