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Batna 2 University

Coordinates: 35°38′06″N 6°16′39″E / 35.635°N 6.2774°E / 35.635; 6.2774
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University of Batna 2 (UB2)
جامعة باتنة اثنين
File:UB2 Logo Blue.png
Mottostate et videte (Latin)
Motto in English
Stand and See
TypeState
Established1977 (restructured 2015)
ChancellorTayeb Bouzid
ProvostMourad Makhloufi
Academic staff
3,150
Students35,000
Location
Fesdis, Batna
,
Batna
,

Algeria

35°38′06″N 6°16′39″E / 35.635°N 6.2774°E / 35.635; 6.2774
CampusSuburban
ColorsBlue navy, light blue and white      
Websitewww.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 35,000[7] enrolled students and 3,150[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[8] 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 5 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 accross 151 Hectares, in which 65 hectares are built and intended to pedagogical purposes;

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;

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 arround 8000 sq/m. This structure is situated in 1, Rue Chahid Boukhlouf Med El Hadi, 05000 Batna;

Medical Campus

Medical Campus UB2
  • (French: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Batna) also known as "CHU Benflis Touhami[9]" 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 pavillion. 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 3000 Sq/m surface

Architecture

Fesdis main campus
  • 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 and designs were made 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 equiped Auditorium.
Central Campus: Abrouk Madani Center
  • The Central Campus is an old construction that was built by the French in the 18th century. Caracterized 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 accomodation for more than 3000 students with 7 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 devided as follows: 02 resaurants 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 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, Basket-ball, Volley-ball, Hand-ball, 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.

References

  1. ^ "Algérie Presse Service - Deux universités, désormais à Batna". www.aps.dz. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
  2. ^ "Batna : Le pôle universitaire de Fesdis opérationnel dès la prochaine rentrée". Djazairess. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
  3. ^ "L'université, partenaire de 24 établissements étrangers - L'Est Républicain". www.lestrepublicain.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  4. ^ a b "Batna: Université Batna 1 et université Batna 2, deux administrations distinctes". Djazairess. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
  5. ^ Le journal Officiel de la République Algérienne (12 July 2015). "Décret portant sur la création de l'Université de Batna 2" (PDF). http://www.joradp.dz/FTP/jo-francais/2015/F2015038.pdf. {{cite journal}}: External link in |journal= (help)
  6. ^ Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research. "Universities in Algeria". MESRS. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  7. ^ a b "Enseignement supérieur à Batna : Réception imminente de plus de 2 000 places pédagogiques". La Nation - Quotidien National d'Information. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  8. ^ "Mohamed Tahar Abidi — Wikipédia". fr.m.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  9. ^ "chubatna". www.sante.dz. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
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