University of Batna 2

University of Batna 2 (UB2)

جامعة باتنة اثنين
Motto	state et videte (Latin)
Motto in English	Stand and See
Type	State
Established	1977 (restructured 2015)
Chancellor	Tayeb Bouzid
Provost	Kamel Boumaaraf
Academic staff	1,833
Students	29,671
Location	Fesdis, Batna, Batna, Algeria 35°38′06″N 6°16′39″E / 35.635°N 6.2774°E / 35.635; 6.2774Coordinates: 35°38′06″N 6°16′39″E / 35.635°N 6.2774°E / 35.635; 6.2774
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Blue navy, light purple and white
Athletics	Physical and Sport Education Institute
Website	www.univ-batna2.dz

The University of Batna 2 (UB2) (Arabic: جامعة باتنة اثنين) is a non-profit Algerian public college^[1] located in Fesdis,^[2] Wilaya of Batna in Algeria. It was founded in 1977 as University of Batna^[3] (also named "Hadj Lakhdar University" ) and then restructured^[4] on July 2015 by presidential decree,^[5] which led to a split into two distinct universities,^[4] namely University of Batna 1 and University of Batna 2. Now UB2 University is one of the largest Universities^[6] in Algeria and Africa with its (29,671)^[7] enrolled students and (1,833)^[7] staff members. Under the authority of the 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 has been founded under the name of University of Batna. In the 80's, 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 War veteran Colonel Mohamed Tahar Abidi aka "Hadj Lakhdar" in recognition of his great efforts and leadership during the Algerian liberation war against the French in the mid 50's and early 60'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 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 (05) campuses. A main Campus located in Fesdis (151 Hectares), and (04) in the centre of city of Batna (19 Hectares).

Fesdis Main Campus

• The total surface of Fesdis Main Campus stretches across (151) Hectares, in which (65) hectares are built and intended to academic purposes;

Fesdis main campus

Conference Center

• 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;
  

  Conference Center "EX Mouhafada"

Central Campus

• " 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;

Central Campus: Abrouk Madani Center

Medical Campus

• (French: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Batna) also known as "CHU Benflis Touhami^[8]" 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.
  

  Medical Campus UB2

Pharmacy Campus

• Located in 742 Lgts district totaling a (3000) Sq/m 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:

1. BET Houcine Abdelaziz
2. BETAC
3. BE/TBatna
4. BET/SEETA
5. BET Hidjazi Cherif
6. 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 ran 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. (70) buses serve the Fesdis Main Campus Line and (70) for the rest of campuses.

Athletics

Fesdis Main Campus has (01) stadium and (01) 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 2 has a Front office (French: Rectorat), Cabinet, Management Office (French: Secétariat Général SG), (04) Vice-Rectorates, (05) Faculties, (03) institutes, and a Central Library.

University Staff

UB2 staff is (1,833) divided in (1,220) teachers and (613) employees.

Graduate & Post-Graduate Programs

University Batna 2 has a world-wide 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.

Post Graduate 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

• Erasmus+
• Miscellaneous Exchanges and Conventions^[9]

The UB2 Open University

Online courses via UB2 TV^[10] 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:

• (495 Student) learning American English;
• (390 Student) learning French;
• (190 Student) learning German;
• (40 Student) learning Chinese;
• (05 Student) learning Amazigh;
• (00 Student) learning Arabic;
• (00 Student) learning Spanish;
• (00 Student) learning Turkish;
• (00 Student) learning Italian.

Central Library

UB2 has (01) Central Library situated in Fesdis Main Campus, and (08) dedicated faculty and Institute libraries.

UB2 Central Library at Fesdis Main Campus

Research Laboratories

(15) Research laboratories in UB2.

Students' Associations & Activities

UB2 comprises (08) National Students' associations:

1. UNEA (Union Nationale des Etudiants Algériens);
2. AREN (Alliance pour le Renouveau);
3. UGEA (Union Générale des Etudiants Algériens);
4. SNE (Solidarité Nationale des Etudiant):
5. ONSE ( Organisation Nationale du Salue Etudiant):
6. LNEA (Ligue Nationale des Etudiants Algériens):
7. UGEL (Union Générale des Etudiants Libres):
8. ONEA (Organisation Nationale des Etudiants Algériens).

Traditions, Customs & Religion

The UB2 is located in the Capital of the Aures. Amazigh et Arabic cultures are the core of a homogeneous^[11] 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.

External links

• UB2 Official Website
• Hadj Lakhdar University
• Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Algeria

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