Djilali Liabes University in Sidi Bel-Abbes has recently achieved a notable presence in various international rankings, according to university director Bouziani Merahi. The institution’s inclusion follows a period of academic development aimed at increasing its global visibility. Bouziani Merahi, director of Djilali Liabes University in Sidi Bel-Abbes, stated that the university has recently achieved a notable presence in various international rankings, confirming that the strategic efforts directed toward research and academic excellence have yielded measurable results in global assessment frameworks.
Separately, the Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology has secured a position in international rankings, including the QS World University Rankings and the US News Best Global Universities list. These developments mark a shift for Algerian higher education institutions as they appear in major global assessment metrics. Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology has been included in international rankings such as QS and US News Best Global Universities. Such recognition reflects the evolving standing of these universities on the international stage, noting a broader trend of academic integration into global scholarly networks.
Digital Transformation and Institutional Growth
The Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research implemented a digital transformation strategy to modernize administrative processes. This initiative involved the digitization of paper data and the establishment of interconnected systems linking various university institutions across the country. The overarching goal of this modernization is to streamline institutional operations and provide a more efficient environment for both students and faculty members.
Hicham Tahraoui, a professor of process engineering at the University of Medea, was included in the 2026 Stanford University and Elsevier list of the top 2 percent of the most influential researchers in the world. His research output includes 170 scientific articles that have received more than 3,200 citations. Hicham Tahraoui has published at least 170 scientific articles that have received more than 3,200 citations, a record that shows his significant contributions to the field of process engineering and his impact on the international scientific community.
Reflecting on the progress of academic institutions, Bouziani Merahi, director of Djilali Liabes University, stated: "The improved visibility of Algerian universities and the increase in their scientific production, especially in the fields of exact and technological sciences, through publication in globally recognized scientific journals, has encouraged the continued pursuit of the challenge to raise the level of the Algerian university and enhance its contributions to the national economic path."
Regarding the requirements for continued academic success, Hicham Tahraoui noted: "National universities are full of competencies capable of competing internationally, but strengthening these capabilities requires integration between individual efforts and institutional support, especially regarding experimental disciplines that require the provision of specialized equipment, scientific supplies, and technical expertise." These sentiments emphasize the necessity of sustained investment in infrastructure and the continued fostering of a research-oriented culture to ensure that Algerian scholars remain at the forefront of their respective disciplines.
