Doctoral studies
Doctoral school:
Doctoral training is organized in the form of a ''Doctoral school'' within the meaning of decree no. 995 of August 2, 2022 setting out the organizational and operating procedures of the doctoral school.
Doctorate LMD:
L.M.D Program
The L.M.D program, commonly referred to as LMD, enhances the mobility of Algerian students, fostering flexibility across disciplines and bridging professional and general education programs.
3rd cycle Doctorate (L.M.D)
The aim of the Ph.D. Dissertation is to showcase the candidate's capacity to conduct an original research project, addressing significant challenges in scientific, technological, and socio-economic domains.
The completion of a Ph.D. thesis requires the creation of an original research project, which must be published in at least one peer-reviewed scientific journal. The process concludes with the drafting and defense of the thesis.
The thesis involves a written presentation followed by an oral defense of the conducted research work.
The thesis represents the efforts of a single candidate.
The thesis document should be written in the official national language.
It can also be written in a different language with explicit authorization from the institution's head, following a reasoned opinion from the scientific council of the relevant university entity or the authorized institution's scientific or pedagogical council.
A summary in the national language is mandatory and must accompany the thesis file when officially submitted for evaluation.
Theses composed in a language other than the national language should also provide a summary written in the superior-level language of composition.
Conditions for Admission to 3rd Cycle Doctorate (L.M.D)
Access to the 3rd Cycle Doctorate is based on a competitive exam for students holding a Master's degree or an equivalent qualification.
Classic Ph.D:
The classic doctoral dissertation and its admission requirements:
The aim of the Ph.D. Dissertation is to showcase the candidate's capacity to conduct an original research project, addressing significant challenges in scientific, technological, and socio-economic domains.
The completion of a Ph.D. thesis requires the creation of an original research project, which must be published in at least one peer-reviewed scientific journal. The process concludes with the drafting and defense of the thesis.
The thesis involves a written presentation followed by an oral defense of the conducted research work.
The thesis represents the efforts of a single candidate.
The thesis document should be written in the official national language.
It can also be written in a different language with explicit authorization from the institution's head, following a reasoned opinion from the scientific council of the relevant university entity or the authorized institution's scientific or pedagogical council.
A summary in the national language is mandatory and must accompany the thesis file when officially submitted for evaluation.
Theses composed in a language other than the national language should also provide a summary written in the superior-level language of composition.
Only a Magister degree holder with at least a "good" mention is eligible for enrollment in a doctoral thesis.
Doctoral training decrees:
- Decree No. 1411 of December 3, 2022, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of available academic positions for the academic year 2022-2023
- Decree No. 1012 of December 17, 2020, amending Decree No. 962 of December 2, 2020, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2020-2021
- Decree No. 962 of December 2, 2020, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2020-2021
- Annex to Decree No. 962 of December 2, 2020, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2020-2021
- Decree No. 1434 of August 21, 2019, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2019/2020
- Decree No. 211 of March 5, 2019, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and to organize and award university habilitation
- Decree No. 615 of July 16, 2018, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2018-2019
- Decree No. 834 of July 27, 2017, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2017-2018
- Decree No. 944 of August 4, 2016, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a specialized postgraduate diploma and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2016/2017
- Annex to Decree No. 944 of August 4, 2016, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a specialized postgraduate diploma and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2016/2017
- Decree No. 935 of July 31, 2016, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2016/2017
- Decree No. 333 of July 12, 2015, authorizing higher education institutions to provide training for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2015/2016
- Decree No. 423 of July 6, 2014, authorizing 3rd cycle programs for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2014-2015
- Decree No. 361 of July 19, 2012, authorizing 3rd cycle programs for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2012-2013
- Decree No. 617 of October 2, 2011, authorizing 3rd cycle programs for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2011-2012
- Decree No. 618 of October 28, 2010, authorizing 3rd cycle programs for the attainment of a doctorate degree and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2010-2011
- Decree No. 194 of September 13, 2008, amending and modifying Decree No. 91 of July 12, 2008, renewing doctoral schools and determining the number of positions available for the academic year 2008-2009
