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Comprehensive guide to the L.M.D System

A modern educational system aimed at modernizing Algerian universities and facilitating student mobility and international recognition of university degrees.
System Objectives:
  • Organize training offerings in the form of academic cycles that allow students to benefit from support and guidance.

  • Improve educational quality and information, guidance, and support for students.

  • Develop the professionalization of higher education.

  • Enhance skills learning in curricula (foreign languages, information technology).

  • Benefit from exchange and recognition of diplomas at the international level.

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Three-Degree Structure

The LMD system is based on three fundamental educational stages (License, Master's, Doctorate), designed to meet the needs of the job market and scientific research.

License Degree

Baccalaureate + 3 years. Culminates in an academic or professional License degree.

  • First Phase: Extends for a maximum of two semesters to familiarize with the university

  • Second stage: It lasts for at least two semesters to deepen knowledge and guide the student

  • The third stage is the stage of specialization and deepening in the chosen fields

Master's Degree

Baccalaureate + 5 years. Culminates in a Master’s degree in two different specializations.

  • Professional Master's: Distinguished by obtaining broader training in a field and maintains a professional orientation

  • Academic Master's: Distinguished by preparing professionals for scientific research and qualifies them for research activity.

Doctorate Degree

Baccalaureate + 8 years. After three years of in-depth research.

  • The minimum configuration duration is 6 hexes

  • Includes deepening knowledge in the discipline and research training

  • Developing readiness to practice research and the meaning of social work

Regulatory and Legislative Texts

All ministerial decisions and laws governing training pathways in the LMD system are available for direct download.

Student Guide 2024

All ministerial decisions and laws governing training pathways in the LMD system are available for direct download.

Decision No. 711

Defines the common rules for pedagogical organization and management of university studies for obtaining License and Master’s degrees.

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Décision numéro 363

Il comprend les conditions d’inscription aux études universitaires pour l’obtention du diplôme de master

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Décision numéro 714

Décision n° 714 en date du 3 novembre 2011 contenant les modalités de classement des étudiants

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Décision numéro 362

Détermine les modalités de préparation et de discussion du mémoire de master

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Décision numéro 991

Détermine les modalités d’inscription à la formation de troisième cycle, son organisation ainsi que les conditions de préparation et de soutenance de la thèse de doctorat

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Décision numéro 1419

Il définit les normes horizontales afin de renforcer la formation dans le troisième cycle dans les établissements d’enseignement supérieur

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