How does Algeria rank in Physical Sciences research?

Algeria ranks #54 of 157 countries on research quality in Physical Sciences (2022–2025), with 27k works.

Physical Sciences research in Algeria

University Ferhat Abbas of Setif ranks first in Algeria for Physical Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#1,717 worldwide), followed by Université Djilali de Sidi Bel Abbès and Badji Mokhtar-Annaba University.

Algeria's world rank: #54
Works, 2022–2025: 27k
Top-10% rate: 10.5%
Ranked institutions: 60

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Physical Sciences in Algeria?

#	Institution	World rank	Score	Top-10% rate	Works
1	University Ferhat Abbas of SetifSétif	#1,717	21.3	12.2%	1,056
2	Université Djilali de Sidi Bel AbbèsSidi Bel Abbes	#2,056	19.4	10.0%	771
3	Badji Mokhtar-Annaba UniversityAnnaba	#2,166	18.8	9.8%	1,048
4	Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlefash-Shalif	#2,519	17.2	13.4%	481
5	University of SkikdaSkikda	#2,618	16.8	14.9%	563
6	University Frères Mentouri Constantine 1Constantine	#2,860	15.9	10.9%	872
7	University Mohamed Boudiaf of M'silaM'Sila	#2,901	15.8	10.3%	778
8	University of Sciences and Technology Houari BoumedieneAlgiers	#2,943	15.6	8.2%	1,403
9	University of GuelmaGuelma	#3,028	15.3	12.4%	550
10	University of OuarglaOuargla	#3,247	14.6	11.8%	595
11	Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Bab El OuedAlgiers	#3,414	14.0	22.4%	239
12	Université Larbi TébessiTébessa	#3,628	13.4	12.2%	456
13	Larbi Ben M'hidi University of Oum El BouaghiOum el Bouaghi	#3,669	13.3	14.2%	468
14	University of BiskraBiskra	#3,827	12.8	11.0%	898
15	University of Batna 1Batna City	#4,070	12.2	10.0%	867
16	University of JijelJijel	#4,145	12.0	11.0%	490
17	Université de ain TémouchentAïn Temouchent	#4,182	11.9	11.1%	184
18	Ziane Achour University of DjelfaDjelfa	#4,200	11.9	7.7%	547
19	Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d'Oran Mohamed BoudiafOran	#4,284	11.6	7.8%	754
20	Université Mustapha Stambouli de MascaraMascara	#4,312	11.6	13.2%	390
21	University of Abou Bekr BelkaïdTlemcen	#4,371	11.4	8.1%	795
22	University Yahia Fares of MedeaMédéa	#4,440	11.3	12.8%	362
23	University of Algiers Benyoucef BenkheddaAlgiers	#4,470	11.2	9.8%	457
24	Polytechnic School of AlgiersAlgiers	#4,480	11.2	12.3%	965
25	University of BéjaïaBéjaïa	#4,647	10.8	9.3%	681
26	Université Oran 1 Ahmed Ben BellaOran	#4,748	10.6	8.0%	479
27	Abbès Laghrour University of KhenchelaKhenchela	#4,864	10.3	12.2%	285
28	Renewable Energy Development CenterAlgiers	#4,867	10.3	8.3%	488
29	University of BlidaBlida	#4,892	10.2	10.5%	690
30	University of LaghouatLaghouat	#4,917	10.2	10.6%	578
31	University of BoumerdesBoumerdas	#4,937	10.1	9.8%	720
32	Université Constantine 2Constantine	#5,090	9.8	14.3%	320
33	Centre de Recherche sur l'Information Scientifique et TechniqueAlgiers	#5,144	9.7	10.6%	212
34	Université de MostaganemMostaganem	#5,428	9.1	8.8%	359
35	University Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi of Bordj Bou ArreridjBordj Bou Arreridj	#5,554	8.9	14.3%	346
36	Université IBN Khaldoun TiaretTiaret	#5,593	8.8	9.9%	341
37	Université de Saida Dr.Moulay TaharSaïda	#5,927	8.2	9.2%	270
38	Research Center in Industrial TechnologiesAlgiers	#5,987	8.1	8.2%	328
39	University of ElouedEl Oued	#6,029	8.0	15.6%	159
40	École Normale Supérieure de KoubaAlgiers	#6,207	7.7	11.1%	99
41	Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-OuzouTizi Ouzou	#6,236	7.7	4.9%	439
42	Mohamed-Cherif Messaadia UniversitySouk Ahras	#6,379	7.4	9.6%	270
43	Centre de Développement des Technologies AvancéesAlgiers	#6,504	7.2	10.4%	261
44	Tissemsilt UniversityTissemsilt	#6,749	6.8	11.9%	93
45	Centre de Recherche Nucléaire d’AlgerAlgiers	#6,754	6.8	11.0%	142
46	University of BouiraBouïra	#6,801	6.8	11.0%	253
47	University of Constantine 3Ali Mendjeli	#7,337	5.9	13.5%	138
48	Université Djilali Bounaama Khemis MilianaKhemis Miliana	#7,377	5.9	8.7%	170
49	Ahmed Zabana University - RelizaneRelizane	#7,596	5.6	9.9%	172
50	Centre de Recherche en Technologie des Semi-conducteurs pour l’EnergétiqueAlgiers	#7,620	5.6	8.0%	102
51	Higher National Veterinary SchoolAlgiers	#7,659	5.5	12.0%	165
52	Centre Universitaire de MilaMila	#7,692	5.4	17.0%	138
53	Ahmed Draia UniversityAdrar	#7,830	5.3	8.3%	272
54	Sonatrach (Algeria)Algiers	#8,205	4.8	10.7%	84
55	École Nationale Polytechnique d'OranOran	#8,221	4.8	10.7%	158
56	École Normale Supérieure de ConstantineConstantine	#8,269	4.7	7.2%	113
57	CRSTRABiskra	#8,405	4.5	15.2%	109
58	University of BecharBéchar	#8,509	4.4	5.1%	324
59	National Higher School of Statistics and Applied EconomyAlgiers	#8,953	3.8	14.8%	75
60	University of GhardaiaGhardaïa	#9,466	3.3	8.0%	122

Institutions in Algeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physical Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

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