University of Tlemcen
PAUWES is hosted by the Abou Bakr Belkaïd University of Tlemcen. Founded in 1989, it is one of Algeria’s premier universities, offering extensive infrastructure for modern learning. It accommodates approximately 42,000 student, with eight faculties and two schools for science, and technology and economic science.
Find out more about the University of Tlemcen in our student guide HERE.
The city
The city of Tlemcen is situated in the northwest of Algeria, close to the Moroccan border and approximately 60 kilometres away from the Mediterranean Sea. Its name derives from the Berber word for ‘water spring‘. Its pleasant climate and Mediterranean flair, proximity to the sea, and cultural diversity makes it an attractive city for visitors. Centuries of rich history and culture have made the city a centre of a unique blend of music and art. Tlemcen’s textiles and handicrafts, its elegant blend of Arabic, Islamic, Berber, and Andalusian cultures, and its cool climate in the mountains have made it an important centre for tourism in Algeria. In 2011, Tlemcen was voted the capital of Islamic culture. Tlemcen has an international airport in the nearby town of Zenata. For more information about what to do and how to get there, see our student guide
The city of Tlemcen is situated in the northwest of Algeria, close to the Moroccan border and approximately 60 kilometres away from the Mediterranean Sea. Its name derives from the Berber word for ‘water spring‘. Its pleasant climate and Mediterranean flair, proximity to the sea, and cultural diversity makes it an attractive city for visitors. Centuries of rich history and culture have made the city a centre of a unique blend of music and art. Tlemcen’s textiles and handicrafts, its elegant blend of Arabic, Islamic, Berber, and Andalusian cultures, and its cool climate in the mountains have made it an important centre for tourism in Algeria. In 2011, Tlemcen was voted the capital of Islamic culture. Tlemcen has an international airport in the nearby town of Zenata. For more information about what to do and how to get there, see our student guide
Having an opportunity to interact with world class professors, professionals and different students is the added value PAUWES gives to its students , Also being the first sierra Leonean in PAUWES makes me feel special.I proudly tag myself as the Ambassador of PAUWES in Sierra Leone
Henry Thomas Nelson
Sierra Leone
have not been to any African country aside Algeria but through PAUWES, I can say I know a
bit about all 54 states in Africa.Through interactions with collegues from different countries
during group studies, field trips and games. I deeply enriched my perspectives about every
other African kind courtesy PAUWES
Rana Mamdouh Mostafa
Egypt
PAUWES has been an awesome opportunity where I have learnt and shared alot of experiences through interaction with different people from all walks of life. PAUWES is enhancing my skills and knowledge in a career as a water engineer!*
Sylvester Richard Chikabvumbwa
Malawi
By Airplane
Tlemcen has an international airport as well as Oran, a city on the Mediterranean Sea, only 140 km away from Tlemcen. Flights are possible from Algiers, Paris, Lyon, Barcelona, Almeria, Marseilles, Montpellier, Casablanca.
Shipping Lines and Ferries
Oran and Algiers can also be reached by international shipping lines and ferries.
By Train
Tlemcen has a railway station. It is well connected by rail to Algiers and Oran.
Getting around
PAUWES is located at the Chetouane campus of technology and science, about 10 mins north-east of the city centre and easy to reach by bus or taxi. Campus facilities within Tlemcen can easily be reached by public transport.
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