National Erasmus+ Office Algeria

Algerian National Priorities Erasmus+ (2014-2015)

National Infoday on Erasmus + International Dimension 20th & 21st November 2014

ENSCBP , University of Bordeaux, France

Baghdad Benstaali Programme Director

National Erasmus+ Office Algeria

• Challenges

• Impact of Tempus IV & Erasmus Mundus

• National Priorities

• Perspectives

Content

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Significant increase in student numbers

Academic Year 1999 - 2000: 350 000 students

Academic Year 2014 - 2015: + 1.3 million

Increased demand for post-graduate training

60,000 registered Master and Ph.D.

Education & Training

Bachelors: 2668

Masters: 1581

Continuing Education:

55,000 students (50% in distance education)

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Algerian Higher Education

48 Universities

1 Continuing Education

10 University centers

39 Schools and Institutes

Other

52,000 teachers,

31% higher ranking

• 98 Higher Education

Institutions

• Educational support:

• No private universities so far

1/3 contributed to Tempus & EM

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Impact of Tempus IV program [2008-2013]

Curriculum

Reform (11)

Bachelors (3)

- Professional (“Innovation”, "Health, Safety and Security")

- 3rd year e-learning

Master (6)

- Agricultural Resources, Climate Change, “Territorial Development, Planning,

Tourism” , “Sustainable manufacturing technology” , Entrepreneurship and

International Development , Psychology)

Ph.D. (4 modules)

- Lunix, Communication, Innovation, Fluids

E-learning: distance learning platforms

Didactic Support: Laboratories; Acquisition of educational materials and software, etc.

National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Impact of Tempus program [2008-2013]

Governance Reform (8)

- Regional Network Inter University Libraries (RIBU)

- Access Optimization to scientific & technical information to Maghreb universities

- Quality Assurance standard for higher education

- Liaison Office for University (School) - Enterprise (BLUE-BLEE)

- Cell for Research and Valuation

Higher Education & Society (13)

- Water Centre for Training in Water Science

- “Maison des Doctorants"

- Support Unit, Awareness, Support and Mediation (CASAM)

- Center of Excellence for Technology Transfer

Training Academic Staff (17); Students, Graduates and PhD (4); Professionals and executives of firms (5)

National Erasmus+ Office Algeria Contribution of Participating Countries to

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Mobility through Erasmus Mundus

Combined mobility Action 1 & 2 for Algerian nationals (2004-2014)

Action 1 Action 2 Total EMMC

Students

2004-2013

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2007-14

Staff

2007-2014

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50 16 1 67 693 123 816 883

Mobility of European citizens towards the Algerians HEIs (2007-2014)

Année Bachelor Masters Doctorants Post-

doctoral Staff Total

Total 8 8 9 2 10 37

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Priorities Category A – Subject Areas (for curriculum development projects) Maximum 10

Teacher training & education science Teaching and training, Education science

Arts Fine arts, Music and performing arts, Music and musicology, Performing arts, Design, Arts (others) Humanities Religion and theology, Foreign languages, General and comparative literature, Linguistics, Translation, interpretation, Classical philology, Languages and philological sciences, History, philosophy and related subjects, History and archaeology, Philosophy and ethics Humanities (others) Social and behavioural science Psychology, Sociology and cultural studies, Political science and civics, Economics, Anthropology, Development studies, Social and behavioural science (others) Journalism and information Journalism and reporting, Library, information, archive, Documentation, archiving, Museum studies, conservation, Journalism and information (others) Business and administration Marketing and advertising, Finance, banking, insurance, Accounting and taxation, Management and administration, Business and administration (others) Law Law, Comparative law, law with languages, International law, Civil law, Criminal law, criminology, Constitutional / Public law, Public administration, European Community / EU law, Others - Law

Life sciences Biology and biochemistry, Microbiology, biotechnology, Environmental science Physical sciences Physics, Nuclear and high energy physics, Astronomy, astrophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth science,

Geography, Environmental sciences, ecology, Geology, Soil and water sciences, Geodesy, cartography, remote sensing, Meteorology, Applied Sciences and Technologies, Physical science (others)

Mathematics and statistics Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial science, Mathematics (others) Computing Computer science, Artificial intelligence, Computer programming, Computer system analysis, Computer

system design, Informatics, Operating systems, Computing (others) Engineering and engineering trades Mechanics and metal work, Mechanical Engineering, Electricity and energy, Climate engineering, Electrical

power generation, Electronics and automation, Communication systems, Computer engineering, Electronic engineering, Robotics, Telecommunication technology, Chemical and process, Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft, Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering and engineering trades (others)

Manufacturing and processing Manufacturing and processing (broad programmes), Food processing, Textiles, clothes, footwear, leather, Materials (wood, paper, plastic, glass), Mining and extraction

Architecture and building Architecture and town planning, Architecture, Urban planning, Regional planning, Landscape architecture, Transport and traffic studies, Building and civil engineering, Materials science, Architecture and building (others)

Agriculture, forestry and fishery Agricultural economics, Food science and technology, Forestry, Fisheries, Agriculture, forestry and fishery (others)

Veterinary Veterinary, Animal husbandry Health Medicine, Psychiatry and clinical psychology, Public health, Medical technology, Medicine and Surgery, Medical services, Nursing and caring, Dental studies, Medical diagnostic and treatment technology, Therapy and rehabilitation, Pharmacy, Health (others) Social services Child care and youth services, Social work and counselling, Social services (others) Personal services Personal services (broad programmes), Hotel and catering, Travel and tourism, Sports and leisure Transport services Nautical Sciences, Air Traffic control, Road motor vehicle operations, Transport services (others) Environmental protection Environmental protection technology, Natural environments and wildlife, Community sanitation services, Environmental protection (others) Security services Protection of persons and property, Occupational health and safety, Military and defence, Security services (others) Others (Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary)

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Priorities Category B - Improving quality of education and teaching (2)

Bologna process (cycle system, credit transfer, Diploma supplement, etc.)

Learning and teaching tools, methodologies & pedagogical approaches including learning outcomes and ICT-based practices (inter alia,

flexible learning paths, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, practical placements etc.)

Multidisciplinarity / Interdisciplinarity Category C - Improving management and operation of higher education institutions (4)

Governance, strategic planning and management of HEIs (including human resource and financial management)

University services such as support services for student mobility, student counselling and guidance, social services, academic affairs, libraries, et

Internationalisation of higher education institutions (including recognition mechanisms and mobility, international relations capacities) Quality assurance processes and mechanisms Access to and democratisation of higher education (including the disadvantaged groups of people and regions)

Development of research and innovative capacities (excluding research activities)

Category D - Developing the Higher Education sector within society at large (2) Lifelong learning, continuing education Non-University sector at tertiary education level Development of school and vocational education at post-secondary non-tertiary education level (including teacher training)

University-enterprise cooperation, employability of graduates Qualification frameworks

Knowledge triangle, innovation (reinforcing links between education, research and business) Development of the higher education sector in the regions within the country International cooperation at regional level (among countries from the same region) Definition, implementation and monitoring of the reform policies

National Erasmus+ Office Algeria

152 projects proposals have been to NEO for the preparation

of the 1st call Erasmus+

48 proposed to Swedish seminar mostly English written

55 submitted to French universities

Stakeholders Feedback

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Tuning: curricula, ECTS, Assessment tools, ….

Outcomes based approach curricula, professionalization of

curricula,

Governance: management, administrative & financial autonomy,

audit, schooling, management tools, etc.

Students services, Contribution to HEIs, Innovative initiatives,

Capacity building of staff (Ministry, HEIs, Socioeconomic, etc.)

Opening the University to socioeconomic sector & relationship &

problems solving

University open to its environment

Stakeholders Feedback

National Erasmus+ Office Algeria

Tempus program allowed us to collaborate for common

objectives in a larger space in the Mediterranean region,

create partnerships with regional and European universities,

improve and strengthen higher education standards,

encourage mobility of students and academics in universities

they choose, for the benefit of all partners.

Conclusion

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“Let us go together for Erasmus+ in order to perpetuate the ties

that bind us."

“Ensemble, entamons le programme Erasmus+

afin de perpétuer les liens qui nous unissent.”

Conclusion

Thank you for your attention