Ferhat Abbas Sétif1 University is one of the Important Algerian universities. It is located in the dynamic city of Sétif, in the eastern high lands of Algeria. Founded in 1978 in a spirit of innovation and constant quest for quality and excellence, it has become a major actor for the socioeconomic development of the Sétif region.
Since 1992, the University of Sétif bears the name of the illustrious Ferhat ABBAS, as well-known figure of the national movement and first President of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic (1958).
In 2011, the University of Sétif was divided into two universities Sétif 1 and Sétif 2. The first one is dedicated to exact sciences, life sciences and technology while the second university is devoted to humanities, languages, and law.
Today, Sétif 1 University offers dozens of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. In addition, it provides doctoral programs in several disciplines covering a wide range of subjects, mainly economic sciences, engineering, life and health sciences…
Sétif 1 University has more than 37,000 students spread over three campuses divided into 5 Faculties and 3 Institutions: Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Economics, Commercial and Management Sciences, Institute of Architecture and Earth Sciences, Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanic and Institute of Materials Science and Techniques.
Sétif 1 University also has 46 laboratories and a research unit. Regarding Visibility, Sétif 1 University is the Algerian leader in the most important rankings such as “Times Higher Education – university Rankings”. Better still, it is the first Algerian and North African university to join the world’s top 500 of the THE Ranking.
Sétif 1 University campuses are not only places of study but also spaces for living, exchanges and conviviality. Therefore, on the personal development side, students can take part in artistic, cultural or sports activities organized during the academic year.
Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1 University is now working to include a know-how transfer (skills and qualifications) which is a guarantee of graduates employability. Open to its socio-economic environment and because of its nature as a centre dedicated to sciences and technology, the university is still committed to a clear and global vision that takes into account the strategic weight of the region in the development of the country at all levels and the great potential of the Sétif 1 Univeristy.