Algeria rolls out AI-driven system to streamline university placements
More than 97% of baccalaureate graduates receive timely admissions as government links education to labor market needs
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has introduced an artificial intelligence-based system to manage university placements for high school graduates, marking a significant shift in how the country aligns its education policies with employment demands.
The Ministry of Higher Education announced that over 97% of the 340,901 students who passed the 2025 baccalaureate exam were successfully placed into university programs within the scheduled timeframe.
The high placement rate was attributed to the deployment of AI-powered algorithms for the first time, enabling faster and more equitable orientation decisions, local daily El Watan reported.
According to Higher Education Minister Kamel Baddari, 70% of students were admitted to one of their top three academic choices.
The AI system reportedly considers each applicant’s preferences, academic performance, and institutional capacity to reduce misallocations and minimize student transfers later in their academic journey.
As part of a broader workforce development strategy, the ministry said that around 40,000 students will be offered guaranteed employment upon graduation, particularly in education and healthcare—two of the country’s most critical sectors.
Officials emphasized the move as a way to improve the efficiency of state resource allocation while directly addressing labor market gaps.
Official figures also indicate a growing shift in academic interest, with nearly 65% of new enrollees opting for programs in scientific and technological fields.
Enrollment in literary and legal studies has declined, while emerging specializations in cybersecurity, drone technology, nanotechnology, and quantum computing have seen a surge in demand.
The changes reflect Algeria’s long-term goal of strengthening its global competitiveness in science and innovation, as regional rivals also invest heavily in technology-oriented education systems.
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