University of Batna 2
جامعة باتنة 2 مصطفى بن بولعيد | |
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Motto | state et videte (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Stand and See |
Type | State |
Established | 1977 (restructured 2015) |
Chancellor | Tayeb Bouzid |
Provost | Kamel Boumaaraf |
Academic staff | 1,833 |
Students | 33,458 |
Location |
Fesdis, Batna, Batna, Algeria 35°38′06″N 6°16′39″E / 35.635°N 6.2774°ECoordinates: 35°38′06″N 6°16′39″E / 35.635°N 6.2774°E |
Campus | Suburban |
Colors |
Blue navy, light purple and white |
Athletics | Physical and Sport Education Institute |
Website |
www |
The University of Batna 2 (Mostefa Ben Boulaïd[1]) (Arabic: جامعة باتنة 2 مصطفى بن بولعيد) is a non-profit Algerian public University[2] located in Fesdis,[3] Wilaya of Batna in Algeria. It was founded in 1977 as University of Batna[4] and then restructured[5] on July 2015 by presidential decree,[6] which led to a split into two distinct universities,[5] namely University of Batna 1 and University of Batna 2. On 4 February 2017, the University was named after the Algerian national Hero Mostefa Ben Boulaïd. Also called the father of the Algerian revolution[7] whom centunary[8] celebration was held in the city of Batna. Now UB2 University Mostefa Ben Boulaïd is one of the largest Universities[9] in Algeria and Africa with its (33.458)[10] enrolled students and (1,833)[10] staff members. Under the authority of the vice-chancellor Dr. Tayeb BOUZID the University comprises a general management office, (04) vice-rectorates, (05) Faculties, (03) Institutes, and a Central Library.
History
In 1977, the university was founded under the name of University of Batna. In the 1980s, it was named after Pr. Abrouk Madani, a former lecturer and researcher who acted as the first Rector. In the 90's the University structures expanded through the opening of new Faculties and Institutes, which encouraged the rectorate's administration to suggest the name of the Algerian national Hero Mostefa Ben Boulaïd. Also called the father of the Algerian revolution[7] whom centunary[8] celebration was held in the city of Batna on 4 February 2017 in recognition of his great efforts and leadership as the first commander of zone 1 in the Aurès during the Algerian liberation war against the French in the mid 50's. As of July 2015, the structure was comprising (09) faculties, (05) Institutes and a central library. Due to the continuously increasing demand of the baccalaureate holders in Algeria, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with the recommendation of the prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal, adopted a new decentralization strategy as part of the new LMD (Licence Master Doctorate) orientations for a better and efficient higher educational management. This was a major reconstruction that split the University into 02 distinct Universities, namely: University of Batna 1 and University of Batna 2. Now University of Batna 2 Mostefa Ben Boulaïd is widely known as a science/technology oriented, although it comprises a faculty of Letters and Foreign Languages where English and French departments offer a wide range of courses including the fields of linguistics, didactics, culture and civilization.
Campus
UB2 has five campuses: A main campus located in Fesdis (151 hectares), and four in the centre of city of Batna (19 hectares).
Fesdis Main Campus
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- The total surface of Fesdis Main Campus stretches across 151 hectares, of which 65 hectares are built and intended to academic purposes.
Conference Center
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- Also known as Ex Mouhafada the building is in the heart of Batna city with its (3000) sq/m, and considered as the roundabout of most events at University of Batna 2. The campus spans approximately (100) metres of the City Hall (Daira of Batna) at Route de Biskra, 05000 Batna;
Central Campus
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- "Abrouk Madani Center" (A.M.C) is campus that is dedicated to students and teachers of technology. The surface of C.A.M. is around (8000) sq/m. This structure is situated in 1, Rue Chahid Boukhlouf Med El Hadi, 05000 Batna.
Medical Campus
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- Centre hospitalier universitaire de Batna) also known as "CHU Benflis Touhami[11]" is one of the largest campuses in Algeria with its (5000) Sq/m. It has a capacity of (540) room and (09) medical services, (06) surgery services and a main emergency pavilion. Med students learn the following disciplines: Internal Medecine, Pediatry, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neuro-endocrinology, Burnings, Hematology, General Surgery, Maxillo-facial, pediatric surgery, urology, orthopedy, Neurosurgery, Ophtalmology. As well as: Legal Med, Work Med, Neurosurgery, Dermatology,Neurology, Physiology, Rhumatology,Gastro-enterology, epidemiology, Dental surgery.
Pharmacy Campus
- Located in 742 Lgts district totaling a 3,000-square-metre (32,000 sq ft) surface
Architecture
- Fesdis Main Campus architecture of UB2 has been inspired by the Chicago School. The buildings were designed with a cubic architectural style based on steel-frame construction and solid glasses, which gave the University a futuristic view. The conceptions, designs and constructions were realized by:
- BET Houcine Abdelaziz
- BETAC
- BE/TBatna
- BET/SEETA
- BET Hidjazi Cherif
- BET Hafiane
- The Conference Center has been built in the 70's and was the property of the National Liberation Party (FLN)Cuntil the 90's.onstructed by Algerian entrepreneurs during the era of Socialism, the structure comprises a two-floor building and an fully equipped Auditorium.
- The Central Campus is an old construction that was built by the French in the 18th century. Characterized by French Colonial Style, the Central Campus was initially built as Hospital that served military French troops in the Aures.
- Both Medical and Pharmacy campuses were built in the 80's and restored in 00' to expand the capacity of the structure for Med and Pharm students due to the growing population in Algeria.
Housing
UB2 offers free-of-charge accommodation for more than (3000) students with (07) buildings in the Fesdis Main Campus spread over (20) Hectares with a capacity of 2000+1000 beds.
Food Services
UB2 has (03) restaurants and (03) cafeterias divided as follows: 02 restaurants plus cafeteria in Fesdis Main Campus, and a restaurant-cafeteria in Central Campus. UB2 offers day service only with more than (6000) meals served every day.
Transportation
This service at UB2 is run by (French: "Office National des Œuvres Universitaires") (ONOU). It is mainly offering free-of-charge transportation to all students through buses with an overall fleet of 140 owned by private companies. Seventy buses serve the Fesdis Main Campus Line and seventy for the rest of campuses.
Athletics
Fesdis Main Campus has a stadium and a semi-Olympic indoor swimming pool, plus (05) outdoor sport facilities, and finally a, indoor Fitness room. The UB2 is currently constructing another space dedicated for athletics, and (02) outdoor mid-size courtyards for soccer. All these structures are managed by the Physical and Sport Education Institute (PSEI). Many sport disciplines are offered at PSEI such as Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Athletics, and Swimming.
Organization and administration
The University of Batna two has a front office (French: Rectorat), Cabinet, Management Office (French: Secétariat Général SG), (04) Vice-Rectorates, (05) Faculties, (03) institutes, and a central library.
Vice Rectorate
- Public & External Affairs
- Graduate Studies & Students' Affairs
- Postgraduate Studies
- Development & Planning
Faculties and institutes
- Faculty of Medecine
- Faculty of Technology;
- Faculty of Maths & Computing
- Faculty of Life & Natural Science
- Faculty of Letters & Foreign Languages
- Institute of Physical & Sport Education
- Institute of Health & Safety
- Institute of Earth & Universe Science
University staff
UB2 staff is (1,833) divided in (1,220) teachers and 613 employees.
Graduate and postgraduate programs
University Batna 2 has a worldwide recognized educational system, which is part of the LMD reform that was initiated in Europe by the Bologna Process offering Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees.
Graduate program
Academic and Professional Master's in Technology, namely Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Professional training is also part of this program. Enrolled students: (27,700) preparing Bachelor's and master's degrees.
Postgraduate program
Academic Doctorate ES Science and PhD (Doctorate "D"). (1,971) student conducting their research dispatched as follows: (1,183) Doctorate ES Science, PhD (350), and (422) preparing Magister.
Post-Doctoral Studies
(16) Postdoc students undertaking "NEP" National Exceptional Program (French: PNE Programme National Exceptionnel)
Sabbatical/Academic year
(15) Scholars for 2015-2016.
International cooperation and conventions
Counties | No. conventions |
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USA | 01 |
Italy | 02 |
France | 13 |
Spain | 01 |
Germany | 01 |
Brasil | 01 |
Tunisia | 03 |
Morocco | 01 |
Egypt | 02 |
Russia | 01 |
The UB2 Open University
Online courses via UB2 TV[13] and Radio and E-Learning Platform (Moodle).
Intensive Language Teaching Center ILTC
(French: Centre d'Enseignement Intensif des Langues CEIL)
The Intensive Language Teaching Center is one of the most important structures in UB2. (1385) students are enrolled through (03) levels following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The ILTC offers a wide range of intensive teachning covering the many languages with the following number of enrolled students:
Central library
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UB2 has a central library situated in Fesdis Main Campus, and 8 dedicated faculty and institute libraries.
Research laboratories
(15) Research laboratories in UB2.
Students' associations and activities
UB2 comprises (08) National Students' associations:
- UNEA (Union Nationale des Etudiants Algériens);
- AREN (Alliance pour le Renouveau);
- UGEA (Union Générale des Etudiants Algériens);
- SNE (Solidarité Nationale des Etudiant):
- ONSE ( Organisation Nationale du Salue Etudiant):
- LNEA (Ligue Nationale des Etudiants Algériens):
- UGEL (Union Générale des Etudiants Libres):
- ONEA (Organisation Nationale des Etudiants Algériens).
Traditions, customs and religion
The UB2 is located in the Capital of the Aures. Amazigh et Arabic cultures are the core of a homogeneous[14] society that lives with the peaceful values of Islam.
Alumni
Also called "UB2 Family" its mission is to make the University of UB2 more open on the world, as well as keeping the former students, employees in touch at the national and international level.
References
- ↑ "L'université Batna 2 baptisée "Mostefa Benboulaïd"". Al Huffington Post (in French). Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ↑ "Algérie Presse Service - Deux universités, désormais à Batna". www.aps.dz. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ↑ "Batna : Le pôle universitaire de Fesdis opérationnel dès la prochaine rentrée". Djazairess. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ↑ "L'université, partenaire de 24 établissements étrangers - L'Est Républicain". www.lestrepublicain.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- 1 2 "Batna: Université Batna 1 et université Batna 2, deux administrations distinctes". Djazairess. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ↑ "Décret portant sur la création de l'Université de Batna 2" (PDF). www.joradp.dz. 12 July 2015.
- 1 2 "LES MARTYRS DE LA REVOLUTION ALGERIENNE : Mostefa Ben Boulaïd , le " Père de la Révolution algérienne "". Djazairess. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
- 1 2 "Batna: Le centenaire de la naissance de Mostefa Benboulaïd célébré à Arris". Al Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
- ↑ Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research. "Universities in Algeria". MESRS. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- 1 2 "Enseignement supérieur à Batna : Réception imminente de plus de 2 000 places pédagogiques". La Nation - Quotidien National d'Information. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ↑ "chubatna". www.sante.dz. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- 1 2 "Universités Partenaires". www.univ-batna2.dz. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ↑ "University Batna 2". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ↑ "homogeneous - Wiktionary". en.wiktionary.org. Retrieved 2016-03-20.