Students, both new and returning, should mark September 22, 2025, on their calendars. This is the date set for the grand return to university for the 2025-2026 academic year, as announced this Wednesday by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
This decision modifies the initial version of the schedule published earlier in the year. According to instruction n° 859 from the Secretary-General of the Ministry, teachers and researchers were originally scheduled to return on September 6, and courses were to begin in all levels of education on the 13th of the same month. The ministry has therefore adjusted the start of the academic year for the entire university community.
It should be noted that until August 15, final university registrations are being done entirely online, within the framework of the “zero paper” initiative. Access to the dedicated platform is possible via the QR code or through the link: https://progres.mesrs.dz/webetu/.
Students must log in using the account indicated on their baccalaureate certificate, then verify their orientation on the date specified on their form. Upon completion of the procedure, they automatically obtain their virtual multi-service student card, available for download on their smartphone.
As a reminder, the Secretary-General of the Ministry had already invited the presidents of the regional conferences of universities to establish direct contact with the rectors of higher education and scientific research institutions, as well as with the Director-General of the National Office of University Works (ONOU). The objective is to set in motion all the necessary measures and arrangements for a successful start to the academic year.
With this in mind, efforts will focus on both pedagogical organization and logistics, in order to ensure a smooth and timely start for the tens of thousands of students expected, according to the ministry.
This year, particular attention is being paid to the new high school graduates of the class of 2025. To facilitate their integration and answer all their questions regarding final university registrations, the ministry has set up a listening unit. Accessible until August 15, this service operates every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Graduates can use it by calling the telephone numbers made available to them. With these support systems, the ministry aims to ensure an optimal course of the 2025-2026 university year, placing both the pedagogical quality and the logistical well-being of students at the heart of its priorities.