1. Institutional Overview
The Vice-Rectorate of External Relations, Cooperation, Animation, Communication and Scientific Events at the University of Hassiba Benbouali of Chlef (UHBC) serves as the primary strategic window connecting our academic community with global research networks, international higher education institutions, and the socioeconomic environment. Our primary mandate centers on promoting the university’s scientific contributions, establishing robust inter-university exchange frameworks, managing academic mobility, and elevating the digital and public relations footprint of our institution.
Under the leadership of the Vice-Rector, the office executes UHBC’s internationalization strategy, cultivating alliances that create essential research, training, and exchange pathways for faculty, researchers, staff, and students alike.
2. Message from the Vice-Rector
“Our strategic vision is to build sustainable, high-impact bridges of academic and cultural cooperation between the University of Hassiba Ben bouali and our international partners. By optimizing international platforms, managing targeted mobility frameworks, and coordinating high-level scientific events, we aim to continually enhance the core competencies of our researchers, students, and institutional staff.“
— Dr. Maamar Latroch
Vice-Rector for External Relations, Cooperation, Animation, Communication, and Scientific Events
Contact: m.latroch@univ-chlef.dz
3. Strategic Global Partnerships & Mobility
UHBC consistently strengthens its global footprint by establishing active bilateral agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with top-tier foreign universities. Our internationalization strategy prioritizes joint scientific advancement, collaborative research, and structured academic mobility across all tiers.
Research-Led & Academic Staff Collaborations
- Joint Research & Development Projects: Fostering collaborative scientific endeavors, joint laboratory initiatives, and inter-institutional research development across diverse academic disciplines.
- Visiting Professors & Academic Mobility: Welcoming international scholars to engage in advanced research collaboration, deliver guest lectures, and contribute to specialized university seminars.
- Short-Term Teaching & Lecturing Exchanges: Facilitating instructional exchanges for faculty and researchers to share specialized knowledge, enhance pedagogy, and broaden academic horizons.
- Joint Doctoral Supervision: Supporting dual-doctoral degree programs and co-tutelage frameworks that allow doctoral candidates to conduct research under the joint supervision of UHBC and partner universities worldwide.
Student-Centered & Institutional Mobility Programs
- Erasmus+ Mobility Framework: Facilitating structured academic mobility, European credit transfers, and capacity-building projects for students, faculty, and administrative staff under dedicated bureau supervision.
- National “Study in Algeria” Platform: A dedicated national gateway providing streamlined international admissions, support tracking, and orientation frameworks for incoming international students across Undergraduate (Licence), Postgraduate (Master), and Doctoral programs.
- Global Alumni Network: A specialized institutional tracking network and registry designed to connect, support, and track UHBC graduates pursuing successful international careers and research portfolios worldwide.
5. Structure of Specialized Services
Executive Secretariat
- Executive Secretary: Ms. Siham Allou
- Domain: Executive agenda management, processing of official ministerial and institutional correspondence, and central administrative coordination.
- Contact: vr.relex@univ-chlef.dz
Service of Animation, Communication and Scientific Events
- Head of department: Ms. Aida Zerdani
- Domain: Coordination and tracking of international and national scientific conferences, colloquia, and symposia; management of institutional public relations, media coverage, and official academic news publication.
- Contact: a.zerdani@univ-chlef.dz
Service of Cooperation, Interuniversity Exchange and Partnership
- Head of department: Ms. Hakima Chaib Eddour
- Domain: Administrative processing of outgoing and incoming short-term specialized internships and stays for international cooperation; management and execution of inter-institutional agreements and bilateral partnerships.
- Contact: h.chaibeddour@univ-chlef.dz
Erasmus+ Office / Bureau
- Coordinator: Ms. Nacira Benali Reguieg
- Domain: Managing institutional relations, compliance, applications, and student/staff mobility frameworks for the European Union’s Erasmus+ programs.
- Contact: n.benalireguieg@univ-chlef.dz
Coordination Office: National “Study in Algeria” Platform & Alumni Network
- Coordinator: Ms. Chiraz Guelmame
- Domain: Operational oversight and management of the National “Study in Algeria” Platform, international admissions processing across all levels (Licence, Master, Doctorate), management of the Global Alumni Network database, and public relations coordination.
- Contact: c.guelmame@univ-chlef.dz
Bureau of Liaison Between University and Entrepreneurial Partners (BLUE)
- Coordinator: Ms. Liela Gadouche
- Domain: Bridging the gap between the university and entrepreneurial partners; establishing active collaboration frameworks with industrial, business, and professional actors to integrate academic research and competencies into the development of the regional and national economy.
- Contact: l.gadouche@univ-chlef.dz