Saad Dahlab University of Blida 1

The University of Blida 1's ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,642 academic publications and 32,116 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

• Name — University of Blida 1 • Native Name — Université de Blida 1 • Other Names — Univérsité Saad Dahlab Blida • Former Names — Université de Blida • Established — 1 August 1981 • Type — Public • Language — French, English • City — Blida • Country — Algeria • Campus — Urban • Sports Nickname — USDB

The University Center of Blida (Centre Universitaire de Blida) was initially founded on 20 June, 1977, but only began accepting student enrollments four years later on 8 September, 1981. It employed 57 professors and recorded 526 student enrollments in its first year. The university center became the first in Blida to be transformed into a university, following an executive decree on 1 August 1989.

On 15 April, 2013, following an executive decree, the University of Blida was split into two independent institutions: the University of Blida 1 and the University of Blida 2. The faculties for literature, law, economy, linguistics, anthropology, and social studies were transferred over to the University of Blida 2. The University of Blida 2 is also known as the University Lounici Ali of Blida (Université Lounici Ali de Blida), named after Ali Louinci, a former captain of the National Liberation Army.

The university consists of four faculties and four institutes.

• Faculty of Sciences • Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences • Faculty of Technology • Faculty of Medicine

• Institute of Veterinary Sciences • Institute of Aviation and Space Studies • Institute of Engineering and Construction • Institute for Applied Sciences and Technologies The University of Blida hosts international students in all of its schools and institutes.