PhD Program

Doctoral Studies at UMBB

The Doctoral program at the University of M'Hamed Bougara Boumerdès (UMBB) represents the highest level of academic achievement within the LMD system. It is designed to train highly qualified researchers capable of conducting original research and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.

• The Doctoral program follows the completion of a Master's degree and typically spans three years (6 semesters)
• Students work under the supervision of a qualified professor to develop and complete an original research project
• The program culminates in the defense of a doctoral thesis before a jury of experts

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License

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Master

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Doctorat

Admission Requirements

• ▸ Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent qualification with excellent academic standing.
• ▸ Admission is highly competitive and based on:
  • Academic record and grades
  • Research proposal quality
  • Availability of qualified supervisors
  • Results of the national doctoral competition
• ▸ Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in research methodologies and languages relevant to their field.

Program Structure

• ▸ The program is primarily research-based, with limited coursework.
• ▸ Key components include:
  • Advanced seminars in specialized topics
  • Research methodology workshops
  • Regular progress presentations
  • Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals
  • Participation in national and international conferences
• ▸ Each doctoral student is assigned a thesis supervisor and may also have a co-supervisor.

Research Areas

The Faculty of Sciences offers doctoral programs in various disciplines, including:

International Collaboration

The doctoral program at UMBB emphasizes international collaboration through:

• Joint supervision arrangements with foreign universities (cotutelle)
• Research stays abroad
• Participation in international research networks
• Hosting of visiting professors and researchers