High National School of Journalism and information sciences - ENSJSI / Algiers

What High National School of Journalism and information sciences - ENSJSI / Algiers does

ENSJSI (École Nationale Supérieure de Journalisme et des Sciences de l'Information d'Alger, M'hamed Yazid) is a public Algerian national higher education institution established by Executive Decree No. 09-252 on August 10, 2009, operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It is the only national Algerian institution dedicated exclusively to journalism and information sciences, structured around two academic departments: Journalism (covering audiovisual and digital journalism, scientific and environmental journalism, and sports journalism) and Information Sciences (covering institutional communication, media geopolitics, and media, society, and culture). It serves baccalaureate holders, master's candidates, and doctoral students through Algeria's national admission system, and admits working professionals via dedicated continuing education programs. The school is the only Algerian journalism institution ranked by Times Higher Education 2024 in media and communication sciences.

The institution operates a substantial physical and digital infrastructure: a professional audiovisual studio with five cameras, control room, and editing suites; a radio studio inaugurated in November 2022 in partnership with Algerian Radio; a digital learning environment on Moodle (ent.ensjsi.dz); a DSpace institutional repository (dspace.ensjsi.dz) supporting OAI-PMH and Google Scholar; and a library holding over 15,000 references across 8,000 titles in three languages, with connections to Al Manhal, Europresse, SNDL, CERIST, and PNST. Lecture capacity includes a 252-seat amphitheater, a 180-seat amphitheater, and four interactive teaching rooms.

The business model is government-funded public higher education, with revenue primarily from Ministry of Higher Education allocations. Secondary revenue streams include continuing education and professional training. In March 2025, the school established an Entrepreneurship Development Center and Business Incubator, along with a Technology and Innovation Support Center (CATI) and Intensive Language Teaching Center (CEIL). The school maintains an extensive partnership network spanning Algerian national universities, international academic partners (Bordeaux, Côte d'Azur, Casablanca), Algerian Radio and Television, financial institutions (BDL, BADR, Cnep Banque), and government entrepreneurship bodies (ANADE, Ministry of Knowledge Economy and Startups). It publishes the biannual scientific journal 'Al Sahafa wal Ittisal'.

Name

High National School of Journalism and information sciences - ENSJSI / Algiers

Legal name

École Nationale Supérieure de Journalisme et des Sciences de l'Information d'Alger

Website

https://ensjsi.dz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ENSJSI is a public Algerian national higher education institution, the only national school dedicated to journalism and information sciences. It serves baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral students via the Ministry of Higher Education admissions system, operating professional audiovisual and radio studios alongside digital learning and entrepreneurship support infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Algiers (Ben Aknoun)

HQ country

Algeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public national Algerian institution, ENSJSI is primarily funded through government allocations from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition fees are regulated by the Algerian state and are not disclosed as a revenue-generating commercial activity.
2. Continuing Education Programs: The school offers continuing education and professional development programs through its dedicated unit, generating revenue from professional training services.

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Core offering

ENSJSI is a public Algerian higher education institution offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in journalism, audiovisual and digital journalism, scientific journalism, sports journalism, institutional communication, media geopolitics, and media/society/culture. It supplements academic instruction with practical training infrastructure including a professional audiovisual studio and radio studio, and supports students through a digital learning environment (ENT/Moodle), digital library, DSpace repository, business incubator, entrepreneurship center, language teaching center (CEIL), and technology innovation center (CATI). The school also publishes the biannual academic journal 'Al Sahafa wal Ittisal' (Journalism and Communication).

Product overview

ENSJSI is a national public Algerian higher education institution offering specialized undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in journalism and media sciences. Its educational portfolio is organized into two academic departments: Journalism (with specializations in audiovisual and digital journalism, scientific and environmental journalism, and sports journalism) and Information Sciences (with specializations in institutional communication, media geopolitics, and media, society, and culture). The institution complements its academic programs with practical infrastructure (an audiovisual studio and a radio studio), a digital learning environment (ENT/Moodle), a digital library connected to national and international databases (Al Manhal, Europresse, SNDL, CERIST), and an institutional repository (DSpace). To support the broader innovation ecosystem, ENSJSI operates a Business Incubator, an Entrepreneurship Development Center (CDE), a Technology and Innovation Support Center (CATI), and an Intensive Language Teaching Center (CEIL), all established in 2025. The school also publishes the biannual scientific journal 'Al Sahafa wal Ittisal' (Journalism and Communication).

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• Undergraduate Programs in Journalism and Information Sciences Undergraduate degree programs offered across two departments: Journalism (with specializations in audiovisual and digital journalism, scientific and environmental journalism, and sports journalism) and Information Sciences (with specializations in institutional communication, media geopolitics, and media/society/culture). Programs are designed for Algerian baccalaureate holders seeking specialized journalism education.
• Master's Degree Programs Master's degree programs including audiovisual and digital journalism, sports journalism, scientific journalism, institutional communication, geopolitics of media, and media/society/culture. Programs are continuously updated to incorporate electronic journalism and interactive media.
• Doctoral Programs Doctoral training and research programs in journalism and information sciences, supporting advanced scholarly research and thesis production at the school. The library holds more than 100 doctoral theses and dissertations.
• Continuing Education and Professional Training Programs Continuing education and professional development programs offered through a dedicated unit, providing specialized training in journalism, communication, digital media, entrepreneurship, and related fields for working professionals and organizations.
• ENSJSI ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail / E-Learning Platform) Digital learning environment (LMS) used by ENSJSI for course delivery, lesson management, and student academic access at ent.ensjsi.dz, serving both internal academic programs and continuing education courses.
• ENSJSI Digital and Physical Library Digital and physical library holding over 15,000 references across 3 languages, 8,000 titles, and more than 100 theses and dissertations. Provides reading rooms accommodating approximately 100 students, internet-connected computers, and connections to databases including Al Manhal, Europresse, SNDL, and CERIST.
• DSpace Institutional Repository Open-source digital repository at dspace.ensjsi.dz that archives, organizes, and publishes the school's academic research output, theses, dissertations, and scholarly publications online. Supports OAI-PMH, Google Scholar optimization, and COAR Notify protocol with LDN InBox for enhanced inter-repository communication.
• Professional Audiovisual and Radio Studios Professional audiovisual studio equivalent to professional studio standards, equipped with five cameras (2 mobile, 3 fixed), a control room, full audio and lighting equipment, and modern editing systems for student production training. The radio studio was inaugurated in partnership with Algerian Radio and supports student radio journalism training.
• Centre de Développement d'Entrepreneuriat (CDE) and Business Incubator Entrepreneurship support structures guiding and mentoring students and external project holders in creating companies and new economic activities. Provides training cycles, startup support, and access to the national startup ecosystem (ANADE). Students have obtained two startup labels as a result of this support.
• CEIL – Centre de Langues (Intensive Language Teaching Center) Intensive language learning center offering language proficiency programs and providing a Recognized Certificate of Language Proficiency upon completion, supporting students' multilingual capabilities for the professional media environment.
• CATI – Centre d'Appui à la Technologie et à l'Innovation (Technology and Innovation Support Center) Technology and innovation support center aligned with the Ministry of Higher Education's policy to support student innovators, promote intellectual property culture, and foster entrepreneurship within the university environment.
• Academic Journal 'Al Sahafa wal Ittisal' (Journalism and Communication) Biannual academic journal published by ENSJSI covering research in journalism, communication, media studies, media law rights, and communication technology. Currently managed under the editorial leadership of Prof. Dr. Dris Cherif.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students have obtained 2 startup labels from the Business Incubator (established March 2025), and multiple students are defending graduation theses within the startup creation framework (Decision 1275).
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Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Algiers (Université d'Alger)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026ENSJSI's Director participated in the inauguration of the University of Algiers' first financial investment company and the launch of ProtoMarket Edition 2, under the supervision of the Minister of Higher Education. The school also collaborates with University of Algiers 2 on academic programs and student exchange.
• Université KASDI Merbah OuarglaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page. Nature of collaboration includes academic exchange and joint activities.
• Université Abdelhamid Ibn Badis - MostaganemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université Ibn Khaldun TiaretminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université de MostaganemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université de BordeauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner listed on the school's partners page, supporting academic exchange and collaboration.
• Université Cote d'AzurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner listed on the school's partners page.
• Université Badji Mokhtar AnnabaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université Alger 2minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université Abdelhamid Ibn Badis - TlemcenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene (USTHB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi Ouzou (UMMTO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Mohamed Boudiaf University of M'silaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université de Constantine 3minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université de Batna 1 Hadj LakhdarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université Ibn Rochd - Casablanca (Morocco)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• Université Djillali Liabes - Sidi Bel AbbèsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page.
• École Supérieure de Commerce (ESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with ENSJSI to create Algerian Virtual Travel (AVT), a startup venture showcased at the ProtoMarket. This partnership exemplifies integration between journalism/media education and business/entrepreneurship training.
• École nationale supérieure de management (ENSM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page.
• Ecole Haute des Etudes Commerciales (EHEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the Algerian Virtual Travel (AVT) startup project with ENSJSI, representing a cross-institutional entrepreneurship collaboration.
• Centre de Recherche en Langue et Culture Amazigh (CRLCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page, supporting research in language, culture, and media.
• Centre International de Presse (CIP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the school's partners page, supporting international journalism training and exchange.
• National Higher Institute of Cinema – Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina (INSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page.
• Algerian Radio (Radio Algeria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlgerian Radio and ENSJSI co-inaugurated the school's radio studio in November 2022 during a conference on the history of Algerian broadcasting. The partnership supports student radio journalism training.
• TV Algeria (Television)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• AL24 NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• El Moudjahid (Newspaper)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• Journal El MassaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• Horizons Quotidien NationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• El Khabar (Newspaper)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• MediaMarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• El Youm El Djazairia / Algeria Today (الجزائر اليوم)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• Chaab El Massa (Popular Press)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner on the school's partners page.
• Algerian Ministry of Knowledge Economy and StartupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a government partner. The school participates in national programs for entrepreneurship and startup development under the ministry's supervision.
• ANADE (Agence Nationale d'Accompagnement et de Développement de l'Entrepreneuriat / نازدا)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANADE supports the school's entrepreneurship programs. Representatives from ANADE regularly conduct training sessions for ENSJSI students at the Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship Development Center, guiding students through the process of creating startups and accessing government entrepreneurship support.
• INAPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page, supporting intellectual property awareness.
• Ooredoo AlgeriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page, supporting digital and telecommunications-related collaborations.
• SonelgazminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page.
• Condor ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page.
• Anvredet (Agence Nationale de la Valorisation des Résultats de la Recherche et du Développement Technologique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page, supporting technology transfer and research valorization.
• Agence Nationale des Déchets (National Waste Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page.
• ONDJAZAIRIA (الديوان الوطني لحقوق المؤلف والحقوق المجاورة - ONDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner institution on the school's partners page, supporting copyright and intellectual property awareness.
• Musée National du BardominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a cultural partner institution on the school's partners page.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institut Supérieur des Métiers de l'Information et de la Communication (ISIC), Morocco: A leading Moroccan journalism and communication school sharing ENSJSI's francophone Maghreb context, public-institution structure, and specialized mission in journalism/media training.
• London College of Communication (University of the Arts London): A UK specialized school within UAL focused on journalism, media, and communication with professional production facilities. Highly comparable to ENSJSI in mission, school-level structure, and emphasis on practical journalism and media training.
• Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture: A specialized UK journalism school renowned for practical, professionally oriented journalism training — closely comparable to ENSJSI in its emphasis on hands-on media production, industry-aligned curriculum, and dedicated school-level identity within a larger university system.
• Institut de Presse et des Sciences de l'Information (IPSI), Université de la Manouba: Tunisia's leading journalism and information sciences school, sharing the same francophone academic tradition and North African higher-education context as ENSJSI. Direct peer given similar scope, curriculum focus, and regional positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sciences Po School of Journalism and Communication: One of France's most prestigious journalism schools within Sciences Po, offering practice-oriented graduate programs. Comparable to ENSJSI as a dedicated journalism school with strong industry pipelines, but operating at substantially larger scale and international prestige.
• Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism: One of the world's top journalism schools, serving as a global benchmark for journalism education. Comparable in mission and curriculum specialization, but operating at vastly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Northwestern University — Medill School of Journalism: Top-ranked US journalism school with strong emphasis on practical training, professional studios, and industry partnerships. Comparable in school-level identity and practice-oriented journalism education, but at vastly larger scale and resources.

Regional players

• Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) — Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences: Major Lebanese francophone university with journalism and media studies programs. Comparable as a regional MENA peer with shared francophone academic tradition, though operating in a different national market.
• American University in Cairo (AUC) — School of Business, Journalism Program: AUC's journalism and mass communication programs serve the MENA region with English-language, internationally-oriented journalism education. Regional peer given shared MENA context and competing for the same Arabic-speaking student market.
• Al Jazeera Media Institute: Qatar-based journalism and media training center affiliated with Al Jazeera Media Network. Comparable as a specialized MENA journalism training provider competing for the same regional talent pool, though focused on professional training rather than degree programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EnsjsiE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ensjsiecole8015
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecole-nationale-superieure-de-journalisme-et-des-sciences-de-l-information-d-alger

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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