The University of Badji Mokhtar Annaba

What The University of Badji Mokhtar Annaba does

The University of Badji Mokhtar Annaba (UBMA) is a public Algerian state university located in Annaba on the northeastern coast of Algeria, founded in 1975 and operating under the supervision of the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS). It delivers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across eight faculties — Sciences de la Terre, Technologie, Sciences, Médecine, Droit et Sciences Politiques, Sciences Humaines et Sociales, Sciences Economiques et des Sciences de Gestion, and Lettres et Langues — and supports research across 25 research laboratories with affiliated technical centers (CSC, CRAPC) and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Technologie et d'Ingénierie (ENSTI) and Ecole Supérieure des Sciences de Gestion-Annaba (EPSSG) operating under its umbrella.

UBMA runs a portfolio of internal digital platforms serving its academic mission: an e-learning platform (elearning.univ-annaba.dz), the Bibliothèque Centrale and the Bibliothèque Numérique Universitaire Algérienne, a Dspace institutional repository, WEB TV (webtv.univ-annaba.dz), the Maison de l'IA (AI House), and L'Incubateur for entrepreneurship support. IT infrastructure is managed through the Centre for Networks, Information Systems, Communication and Tele-teaching (CRSICT).

Revenue is generated through MESRS state budget allocations covering operations, infrastructure, and staff salaries, supplemented by tuition and registration fees under national regulation, competitive research grants through national programs (PNR) and international programs (Erasmus+, Interreg NEXT MED, PRIMA, UNESCO), and cooperation/mobility program fees. UBMA pursues direct-to-consumer student recruitment via national admission systems for domestic students and through its Cooperation Vice-Rectorate, Study in Algeria portal, and Buddy Mentoring Program for international students, with active participation in Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, the UNESCO UNITWIN/Chaires program, and the Tunisian-Algerian Border Universities 5+5 network.

Name

The University of Badji Mokhtar Annaba

Legal name

Université Badji Mokhtar-Annaba

Website

https://univ-annaba.dz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UBMA is a public Algerian state university in Annaba, founded 1975, offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 8 faculties and 25 research laboratories under MESRS oversight.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Academic research
• International student mobility
• Public university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Annaba

HQ country

Algeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public Algerian university, primary funding comes from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS). State budget allocations cover operational costs, infrastructure, and staff salaries.
2. Tuition and Registration Fees: Students pay registration and tuition fees according to Algerian higher education regulations. International students may pay differentiated fees.
3. Research Grants and Projects: Competitive research funding through national programs (PNR - Programmes Nationaux de Recherche), international programs (Erasmus+, PRIMA, Interreg NEXT MED), and UNESCO partnerships.
4. Cooperation and Mobility Programs: Administrative fees and partnerships related to international student and staff mobility, co-diploma programs, and training abroad services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The University of Badji Mokhtar-Annaba (UBMA) is a public Algerian university offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across 8 faculties (Earth Sciences, Technology, Sciences, Medicine, Law and Political Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics and Management, Letters and Languages). It operates 25 research laboratories, provides digital learning via an e-learning platform, and runs international mobility programs including Erasmus+ partnerships.

Product overview

The University of Badji Mokhtar Annaba operates a portfolio of internal digital platforms supporting its educational and research mission. The core offering consists of an E-Learning platform for online course delivery, supplemented by the Bibliothèque Centrale (Central Library) and its digital counterpart (Bibliothèque Numérique UBMA) providing research resources. Additional platforms include WEB TV for multimedia content, the Maison de l'IA (AI House) for artificial intelligence initiatives, L'Incubateur for entrepreneurship support, and a Dspace institutional repository. These platforms serve students, faculty, and researchers across the university's eight faculties and operate as internal university systems rather than commercial products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UBMA: Université Badji Mokhtar-Annaba - public university in Annaba, Algeria

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Licence / Bachelor) State-recognized undergraduate degree programs (Licence) delivered across 8 faculties at the Annaba campus, targeting high school graduates seeking bachelor's degrees and professional qualifications in sciences, technology, medicine, law, humanities, economics, and languages.
• Graduate and Master's Degree Programs Postgraduate master's degree programs for students seeking advanced academic specialization and research preparation across all 8 faculties.
• Doctoral and PhD Research Programs PhD research programs coordinated across 25 research laboratories, targeting doctoral candidates pursuing academic and applied research careers, including the Ecole Doctorale d'Anglais for English-language doctoral studies.
• International Mobility and Exchange Programs (Erasmus+ and Bilateral) International student and staff exchange programs including Erasmus+ partnerships, the 5+5 Tunisian-Algerian Border Universities Network, UNESCO UNITWIN participation, and bilateral agreements enabling study-abroad placements.
• University Incubator (L'Incubateur) Entrepreneurship and startup incubation service supporting students and researchers developing innovative projects, in coordination with industry partners through Forums Université-Entreprise.
• Maison de l'IA (AI House) Dedicated AI research, training, and innovation center supporting faculty, researchers, and students working on artificial intelligence projects at the university.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs Vocational training, certification programs, and professional development courses for administrative and technical staff, plus continuing education offerings for working professionals.
• Research and Laboratory Services Fundamental and applied research services delivered across 25 university research laboratories, including specialized centers such as CSC (welding and control) and CRAPC (physico-chemical analysis), with competitive funding through national programs (PNR), Erasmus+, PRIMA, and Interreg NEXT MED.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 research laboratories serving faculty and doctoral researchers

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, regional and minor.

• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, RomaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2026Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA) partnership enabling academic staff exchanges. Mobility duration of 5 consecutive working days per exchange period. Part of Inter-Institutional Agreement between the two universities for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Interreg NEXT MEDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Mediterranean cross-border cooperation program providing 83.7 million euros in EU financing for climate transition projects. UBMA participates in the Green Transition call with deadline April 15, 2025.
• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2024Participation in UNITWIN/Chaires UNESCO program Cycle 2024. Supports creation of new UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks. Submission deadline April 30 annually; evaluation results by September 30.
• Tunisian-Algerian Border Universities Network (5+5)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation network connecting universities across the Tunisian-Algerian border region for collaborative academic initiatives and student exchanges.
• Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Technologie et d'Ingénierie (ENSTI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated engineering school located at the Annaba campus providing specialized technical education under the university umbrella.
• Ecole Supérieure des Sciences de Gestion-Annaba (EPSSG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated business school providing management and commerce education programs.
• Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Soudage et Contrôle (CSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical research center located at the campus providing specialized research services and collaboration opportunities.
• Centre de Recherche Scientifique & Technique en Analyse Physico-chimique (CRAPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical research center providing physico-chemical analysis services and research collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Algiers (Université d'Alger 1): Largest and oldest public university in Algeria, also under MESRS oversight. Direct peer offering multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs with similar regulatory structure, funding model, and diploma-granting authority, but with stronger national brand.
• Université Abou Bekr Belkaïd Tlemcen: Public Algerian university with strong engineering and science programs and active international cooperation agreements. Comparable as a regional Algerian public university pursuing Erasmus+ and bilateral partnerships.
• University of Carthage (Tunisia): Tunisian public university system partner in the 5+5 Tunisian-Algerian border universities network. Directly comparable as a North African public higher-education institution focused on multi-disciplinary education and cross-border cooperation.
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași: Romanian public university with active Erasmus+ STA partnership with UBMA for 2026-2027. Directly comparable as an Erasmus+ mobility partner with comparable multi-faculty public university structure and similar program offerings in sciences and humanities.
• University of Oran (Université d'Oran): Major public Algerian university in western Algeria with comparable faculty structure and MESRS oversight. Directly comparable as a public higher-education institution serving a major regional population and offering similar discipline coverage.
• Université des Frères Mentouri Constantine: Public Algerian university located in Constantine, northeast Algeria, with a comparable multi-faculty structure and state-recognized diploma authority. Closest geographic peer to UBMA in the eastern Algerian corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Aix-Marseille University: Major French public research university with active Mediterranean cooperation programs. Comparable as a Mediterranean public university with research-intensive faculty structure, but significantly larger and more internationally recognized.

Regional players

• University of Sfax: Tunisian public university with comparable multi-faculty structure and Mediterranean positioning. Comparable as a North African public higher-education institution, though primarily serving southern Tunisia rather than eastern Algeria.
• Hassan II University of Casablanca: Major Moroccan public university operating under a parallel Maghreb regulatory regime. Comparable as a North African public higher-education institution with similar discipline coverage, though not directly competing for the same domestic student pool.
• Université Laval: Canadian public university where UBMA's Rector obtained his PhD and through which UBMA maintains an academic pipeline. Comparable as a public research university with a similar multi-faculty model, though operating in a very different regulatory and funding environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UbmaOfficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCR4owwyWW14VJR6Nu6edWeQ
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B9%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9--100336371412508
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ubma
• Instagraminstagram.com/ubma.official

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Subsidiaries8 records

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