Foreword

Algeria offers an education in health sciences enrolled in the system (Classical-Doctorate), with very affordable tuition fees and a strong reception for foreign students. The Faculty of Medicine of Oran is part of the University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country.

  1. Legal framework and foundations

    Presidential Decree No. 25-83 of 20 February 2025:

    - Admission on quota of places allocated annually to each establishment.

    - Obligation to cover tuition fees by the candidate.

  2. Training at the Faculty of Medicine of Oran

    The Faculty of Medicine of Oran is a component of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella University. It is distinguished by a comprehensive and diversified medical education offer,

    • Graduation training: structured around three major sectors

    1. Medicine

      • 7-year course:
        • pre-clinical cycle: 1st, 2nd and 3rd year
        • clinical cycle: 4th, 5th and 6th year
        • internship: 7th year (hospital internships) .

    At the end of this course, a Doctorate Degree in General Medicine will be awarded to the student

    1. Pharmacy

      • 6-year course
        • pre-clinical cycle: 1st, 2nd and 3rd year
        • 4ème et 5ème année
        • internship: 6th year (hospital internships, and in an industrial environment).

    At the end of this course, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree will be awarded to the student

    1. Dental medicine

      • 6-year course
        • pre-clinical cycle: 1st, 2nd and 3rd year
        • 4ème et 5ème année
        • internship: 6th year (hospital internships).

    At the end of this course, a Doctorate Degree in Dental Medicine will be awarded to the student.

    Each of these courses is supervised by an experienced faculty in modern educational facilities in  partnership with the region's university hospitals.

    • Post-graduation training:

    - Access to specialized studies after  admission to  a national residency competition.

    -Specialty studies last  from 4 to 5 years.

    - A Diploma of Special Medical Studies (dems) will be issued to the resident upon completion of a final national examination.

  3. Procedural steps

    1. Registration via the " Study in Algeria " platform studyinalgeria.dz
      1. 8 April 2025
      2. Closing: August 10, 2025
    2. Submission of the file online at Study in Algeria
    3. Verification and classification by MESRS
    4. Assignment and notification via the platform

Contacts

- Platform: www.studyinalgeria.dz

- MESRS: www.mesrs.dz