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University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene
(USTHB)
About
The University of Science and Technology – Houari Boumediene is a university located in the town of Bab-Ezzouar 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Algiers, Algeria. The university was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and was inaugurated in 1974.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 36,291
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | =945 | 23.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =980 | 23.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,053 | 23.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,148 | 23.2 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene?
University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,967.
When was University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene founded?
University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene was founded in 1974.
What are the top subjects at University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene?
Top subjects at University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene include: Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science.
Where is University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene located?
University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene is located in Algiers, Algeria.