What is the University Habilitation?

University accreditation allows a faculty member to:

• Attain the rank of Associate Professor (A) or Research Professor (A)

• Supervise PhD dissertations

• Lead research projects

• Head and manage a research team

  Who is eligible for University Habilitation?

  University accreditation is open to Lecturers (Category B) or Research Lecturers (Category B) who:

  • Hold a permanent position in the higher education and scientific research sector for at least three (3) years

  • Are ranked as Lecturer Category B or Research Lecturer Category B

  • Hold a Doctorate in Sciences, a PhD (LMD system), or an equivalent recognized degree

• When and where is the University Habilitation application submitted?

  Application periods for university accreditation are opened by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research through two (2) application sessions per year.
  Applications are submitted exclusively online via the PROGRES digital platform.

  Legal reference:
  Executive Decree No. 21-50, dated 14 Jumada al-Thani 1442, corresponding to January 28, 2021, which defines the conditions and procedures for obtaining university accreditation (habilitation).