Larbi Ben M'hidi University of Oum El Bouaghi

University Library

Yes

The Central Library of Université Larbi Ben Mhidi de Oum El Bouaghi serves as a key academic resource, providing diverse materials for students, faculty, and researchers across all disciplines. The library's collection exceeds 48,000 documents, including books, reference works, periodicals, theses, and electronic resources in Arabic, French, and English.

General holdings include:

• Books: 48,418 titles (approximately 78% of total holdings)
• Reference works (encyclopedias, dictionaries): 3,287 titles (6%)
• Periodicals: 2,689 titles (4%)
• Academic theses: 15,420 titles (10%)
• Electronic resources (CDs): 936 titles (2%)

Subject-specific collections are organized as follows:

• Law and Economics Library: 10,649 titles (28%), covering law, political science, economics, and commerce
• Human and Social Sciences Library: 8,670 titles (21%), covering history, communication sciences, sociology, education, and physical education
• Language Library: 7,372 titles (20%), dedicated to Arabic, English, and French
• Science and Technology Libraries:
  • Exact Sciences: 3,774 titles
  • Applied Sciences: 3,835 titles
  • Architecture & Urban Management: 2,792 titles
  • Total: approximately 26% of holdings
• Natural and Life Sciences Library: 1,885 titles (5%), specialized in biology and ecology

The library offers strong multilingual resources, including 22,070 Arabic titles, 15,119 French titles, and 1,788 English titles, supporting accessibility for both local and international scholars.

Through its comprehensive holdings, specialized collections, and multilingual resources, the Central Library supports academic excellence. It provides theoretical foundations for coursework and research while fostering critical thinking, skill development, and innovation across all levels of study, from undergraduate to doctoral programs.

University Housing

Yes

Université Larbi Ben Mhidi de Oum El Bouaghi provides student accommodation as a public and free service, managed by the Directorate of University Services. The National Office for University Services oversees 466 residence halls across Algeria.

The accommodation service is essential due to the significant number of resident students, which has exceeded 250,000 annually since 2010. Resident students represent approximately 35% of all enrolled students. Additionally, 5,540 international students from 63 countries have benefited from university housing.

Since the academic year 2017-2018, the Progres system has digitized student accommodation applications, reducing required documentation to three items. University enrollment for new baccalaureate holders is fully digital, eliminating the need for hard copies. Resident students are required to comply with the internal regulations of the residence halls to ensure proper conduct and the protection of facilities.

Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Université Larbi Ben Mhidi de Oum El Bouaghi promotes student engagement in clubs, associations, and sports and cultural events through various communication channels, including social media, official pages, posters, and the university radio station.

The university organizes and publicizes events such as:

• Participation in selective national competitions
• Participation in local championships
• Internal sports competitions

The Institute of Scientific, Technical, Physical, and Sports Activities (ISTPSA) represents the university in scientific, cultural, and sports activities, supporting the sustainable development agenda. The institute has established agreements with national and international partners to enhance academic training and contribute to societal development. Local agreements allow external partners to use the university’s facilities, including:

• Karate Association of the Wilaya of Oum El Bouaghi
• Sports Limited Liability Company Mako United
• Sports associations under the tutelage of youth and sports authorities

These initiatives facilitate community interaction with the university and align with the participatory policies adopted by the University of Oum El Bouaghi and the supervising Ministry.

Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Financial Aid

Yes

Université Larbi Ben Mhidi de Oum El Bouaghi provides financial aids in the form of university bursaries, which are direct support provided by the State to students. These bursaries have been revised several times since 1974 in response to economic and social changes. Initially, bursaries were allocated to all students to encourage higher education. After 1974, eligibility conditions were introduced.

The bursary can be granted if a student repeats an academic year once. However, academic delays such as changes in major, redirection, or discontinuation of studies for a specific period lead to suspension of the bursary. If the delay exceeds one year, the bursary is suspended and can only be awarded after a full year of academic success.

Calculation of bursaries for university students:

First Phase (Bachelor’s Degree)

• 4050 DZD for students whose parents’ monthly net income is less than four times the national minimum wage (20,000 DZD). Applicable for total annual net income ranging from 0 to 960,000 DZD.
• 3600 DZD for students whose parents’ monthly net income is less than seven times the national minimum wage. Applicable for total annual net income ranging from 960,001 to 1,680,000 DZD.
• 2700 DZD for students whose parents’ monthly net income is less than eight times the national minimum wage. Applicable for total annual net income ranging from 1,680,001 to 1,920,000 DZD.

Second Phase (Master’s Degree)

• 5850 DZD for the first year for students whose parents’ monthly net income is less than eight times the national minimum wage. Applicable for total annual net income ranging from 0 to 920,000 DZD.
• 7200 DZD for the second year for students whose parents’ monthly net income is less than eight times the national minimum wage. Applicable for total annual net income ranging from 0 to 920,000 DZD.
• For higher education schools, a similar bursary is allocated: 7200 DZD for the first year and 7200 DZD for the second year.

Third Phase (Doctorate)

• Doctoral students receive a bursary of 12,000 DZD per month, equivalent to 36,000 DZD for a three-month period.
• The bursary values for all phases are determined by ministerial and executive decrees: a joint ministerial decision issued on March 23, 2010, for Master’s students, and executive decree number 09-351 issued on October 26, 2009, for Bachelor’s and doctoral students.

Study Abroad

Yes
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Distance Learning

Yes


Université Larbi Ben Mhidi de Oum El Bouaghi offers courses online for all modules and subjects.

The university uses Moodle as its primary e-learning platform. Online resources are accessible to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, though full programs are not offered online.

The main distance learning platform is: http://tele-ens.univ-oeb.dz/moodle/

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