Mentouri University of Constantine

Mentouri University of Constantine, officially Université Frères Mentouri Constantine 1, is a public university in Constantine, Algeria.

The history of Mentouri University of Constantine dates back to 1886, when the French colonial government established the Institute of Legal Studies in Constantine. After Algeria gained independence from France in 1962, the Institute of Legal Studies was expanded and renamed the University of Constantine.

In 1969, the university's main campus was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1972. The campus is known for its modernist architecture and its unique location on a hilltop overlooking the city of Constantine.

The university was renamed Mentouri University of Constantine in 2012, in honor of the Mentouri brothers, two Algerian nationalists who were killed during the Algerian War of Independence.

Mentouri University of Constantine is also a major research center. The university's faculty members have published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and have received numerous grants for their research. The university's research programs are focused on addressing the needs of Algeria and the region, including issues such as water scarcity, renewable energy, and sustainable development.

Mentouri University of Constantine is a prestigious university with a strong reputation for academic excellence and research. The university is a major contributor to the Algerian economy and society.

Mentouri University of Constantine is ranked as the #3 top university in Algeria during 2025. The rank decreased by 2 points from last year.