n an unprecedented development for Algerian higher education, the inaugural cohorts to complete academic programs delivered entirely in English received their degrees on Thursday at the University of Algiers 3. The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Baddari, led the graduation ceremony for these trailblazing students at the Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences.
The Rector of the University of Algiers 3, Professor Khaled Rouaski, celebrated the occasion as a “historic milestone” for the academic institution. He expressed gratitude to the minister for his direct involvement in implementing this structural shift, which aligns with the state strategy to solidify English proficiency across the university framework. The initiative is designed to broaden international academic exchange and prepare graduates to operate within an increasingly globalized scientific, technical, and commercial arena.
The administrator noted that this inaugural phase has successfully culminated in the graduation of over 500 specialists from diverse fields, reflecting the institution’s drive to match global educational benchmarks.
“This group includes more than 90 media professionals who will enter the domestic press landscape as English-fluent journalists. Other candidates specialized in fintech, political science, and athletic coaching. They represent a fresh generation of scientific, academic, and professional talent poised to enrich the domestic employment market while competing effectively on the global stage,” he stated.
Professor Rouaski emphasized that these alumni embody a modernized vision for Algerian universities, one rooted in excellence, global integration, and advanced foreign language capability.
He asserted that “they will serve as premier ambassadors for our country and the technical capabilities of our academic infrastructure, both at home and abroad.”
The rector also recognized the collective efforts of the university community that supported the initiative since its inception. He commended the hard work of the deans, vice-rectors, faculty members, the general secretary, and the broader administrative and instructional staff who ensured the success of this primary rollout.
Turning his attention to the graduates, he praised their dedication and urged them to maintain their pursuit of high standards, concluding: “I extend my warmest congratulations to our student body and wish them highly successful professional journeys. The University of Algiers 3 will remain a pioneering institution, true to its innovative mission and thoroughly dedicated to the strategic advancements spearheaded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.”
With the graduation of this initial class, the University of Algiers 3 marks a progressive chapter in the overhaul of tertiary education. The methodical expansion of English-taught curriculum is establishing itself as a key tool to enhance graduate employability, boost the global ranking of national universities, and support the state’s drive toward a knowledge-and-innovation-driven economy.