The Central Faculty of Algiers, now called University of Algiers 1 Benyoucef Benkhedda, is one of the capital’s most important university landmarks. It is located in the heart of Algiers-Centre, near Didouche-Mourad Street, Maurice-Audin Square, and the Faculties Tunnel.
Designed from 1888, it is one of Algeria’s first major higher-education institutions. Its historic building reflects the development of higher education and the urban evolution of Algiers.
General Information
- Current name: University of Algiers 1 Benyoucef Benkhedda
- Historical name: Central Faculty of Algiers
- Location: Algiers-Centre
- Nearby: Didouche-Mourad Street and Maurice-Audin Square
- Type of monument: University and architectural heritage
- Design date: 1888
History
The Central Faculty played an important role in educating many generations of students. It hosted several disciplines, including literature, sciences, law, and medicine.
After Algeria’s independence, the institution continued its mission of developing national higher education. Today, it bears the name of Benyoucef Benkhedda, former president of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic.
Architecture
The building is distinguished by its monumental and elegant architecture, characteristic of the major public buildings constructed in Algiers at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries.
It features:
- An imposing façade;
- Large windows;
- Classical decorative elements;
- Traditional corridors and university spaces;
- A layout designed for lecture halls and classrooms.
Its architecture blends harmoniously into the historic landscape of Didouche-Mourad Street and Algiers-Centre.
Iwellihen i uẓer
Deg lawan n uẓer, yelha ad nwali:
- taffa tagejdit;
- iferdisen n teẓrigin;
- inekcam akked yiserdasen;
- imezdaɣen n tesdawit;
- assaɣ gar tesdawit akked temnaḍt Maurice-Audin;
- amḍiq-is deg umecwar n ubrid Diduc-Murad.