The University of Blida 1 (; ), also known as University Saad Dahlab of Blida (; ), is a public university located in Blida, Algeria. Founded on June 20, 1977 and named after Saad Dahlab, a former Algerian political, the university did not commence operation until four years later on 8 September, 1981.
The University of Blida 1 ranked 9th in Algeria, 4788th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the Top 50% across 35 research topics. The University of Blida 1's ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,642 academic publications and 32,116 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
History Founding The University Center of Blida (, ) was initially founded on 20 June, 1977, but only began accepting student enrollments four years later on 8 September, 1981. It employed 57 professors and recorded 526 student enrollments in its first year. The university center became the first in Blida to be transformed into a university, following an executive decree on 1 August 1989.
Split On 15 April, 2013, following an executive decree, the University of Blida was split into two independent institutions: the University of Blida 1 and the University of Blida 2. The faculties for literature, law, economy, linguistics, anthropology, and social studies were transferred over to the University of Blida 2.
The University of Blida 2 is also known as the University Lounici Ali of Blida (, ), named after Ali Louinci, a former captain of the National Liberation Army.
Structure The university consists of four faculties and four institutes. Faculties Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences Faculty of Technology Faculty of Medicine Academies Institute of Veterinary Sciences Institute of Aviation and Space Studies Institute of Engineering and Construction Institute for Applied Sciences and Technologies
The University of Blida hosts international students in all of its schools and institutes.
See also Blida 2 University (also known as University Lounici Ali of Blida) List of universities in Algeria
References
External links Official website