University Mohamed Boudiaf of M’sila | Internal Regulations 2025
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People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

University Mohamed Boudiaf of M’sila

Internal Regulations of University Mohamed Boudiaf of M’sila

Regulatory, pedagogical, and legal document defining the rules of university life, the rights and obligations of the academic community, pedagogical pathways (LMD - Engineering), evaluation procedures, disciplinary boards, and plagiarism prevention.

11
Chapters
238
Articles
9
Faculties & Institutes
Dec 2025
Official Date
Foundation

Preamble: History of the University

The university of Mohamed Boudiaf in M’sila was established as a National Institute of Higher Education in Mechanics in accordance with the decree No. 85-169 of June 18, 1985. It was founded for senior technicians training in mechanical engineering followed by training programs to obtaining applied studies degrees (DEUA) and subsequentely to the training of engineers.

The establishment of the University was further strengthened in 1986 through the conversion of the School of Management and Urban Technologies in Médéa. In 1989, the University was reinforced by the creation of the National Institute of Higher Education in Civil Engineering, pursuant to Executive Decree No. 89–49 of April 11, 1989. Consequently, the nucleus of the University came to comprise two National Institutes of Higher Education, in addition to the School of Management and Urban Technologies, which was affiliated with the National Institute of Higher Education in Civil Engineering. Furthermore, a Department of Economic Sciences was established under the Institute of Mechanical Engineering to offer DEUA programs in Accounting, Taxation, and Production and Inventory Management.

Between 1991 and 2001, the University was strengthened by the introduction of numerous academic disciplines, which enabled its promotion to university status in 2001 pursuant to Executive Decree No. 01–274, corresponding to September 18, 2001. At that time, it comprised 07 faculties and 02 institutes, as follows:

Faculty of Science
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Engineering
Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Economics, Commercial and Management sciences
Faculty of Arts and Languages
Faculty of Law and Political Science
Faculty of Humanities and Social Science
Institute of Urban Technics Management
Institute of Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities
Preliminary Part

Chapter 01 – General provisions

Article 01
The university of Mohamed Boudiaf in M’sila is a public institution of scientific, cultural and professional character. It is a legal entity that enjoys its financial autonomy.
Article 02
Within the framework of the public higher education service mission, the University is responsible for higher education training, scientific research, and technological development.
Article 03
The University’s main missions in the field of higher education consist, in particular, of the following:
  • Training the necessary executives for the economic, social, and cultural development of the country, and contributing to sustainable development.
  • Providing students with research methodologies and promoting training through research and for research purposes.
  • Contributing to the production, dissemination, acquisition, and development of scientific knowledge and its widespread dissemination.
  • Participating in continuing education.
  • Fostering a spirit of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Article 04
The University’s main missions in the field of scientific research and technological development consist, in particular, of the following:
  • Contributing to the national effort in scientific research and technological development;
  • Promoting and disseminating national culture;
  • Participating in strengthening national scientific potentials;
  • Valuing research outcomes and disseminating scientific and technical information;
  • Participating, together with the international scientific and cultural community, in the exchange and enrichment of knowledge.
Article 05
The Internal Regulations constitute a manifestation of the University Charter of Ethics. They comprise a set of rules that all members are required to respect and comply with. These rules include mandatory and general provisions applicable to all members of the university community, as well as specific provisions for each category. Accordingly, individuals’ behaviour must conform to and be consistent with the laws and regulations in force governing the functioning of the public service.
Article 06
Goal of the internal regulations:
  • Defining and regulating relations between the different categories of the university community, as well as between them and external stakeholders interacting with the University.
  • Fulfilling the University’s core missions as a centre of knowledge and learning, a reflection of society and its aspirations, and a driving force of the national economy
University Life

Chapter 02 – Student’s Rights and Obligations in Higher Education

Providing all possible conditions for students to enable them to progressively and coherently enhance their academic level within the University. Accordingly, students are entitled to rights that derive their full meaning only when accompanied by a sense of responsibility embodied in a set of rights and obligations.

1. Rights:
Article 07
Students have the right to receive high-quality higher education and research-based training. Accordingly, they are entitled to benefit from quality supervision using modern and adapted pedagogical methods.
Article 08
Students have the right to be treated with respect and dignity by all members of the university community.
Article 09
Students shall not be subject to any form of discrimination related to gender, origin, social status, or any other personal characteristic.
Article 10
Students have the right to freedom of expression and opinion, provided that it is exercised within the framework of the law and in compliance with the regulatory texts governing the functioning of higher education institutions.
Article 11
Students shall be provided with the study programme at the beginning of each semester, and shall be given access to the necessary and appropriate teaching materials (sources, references, digital platforms, etc.).
Article 12
Students are entitled to fair, equitable, and unbiased assessment.
Article 13
Students have the right to consult their grades exclusively through the PROGRES platform or other digital communication tools, accompanied by the key-answer and the grading rubric of the examination. They also have the right to access their examination scripts, within the deadlines set by the pedagogical committees.
Article 14
Students have the right to submit an appeal within the legal deadlines in case they are not satisfied with the grade awarded.
Article 15
Postgraduate students also have the right to proper supervision and to benefit from the necessary support resources for the completion of their research work.
Article 16
Students have the right to safety, cleanliness, and adequate health protection both within university campuses and university residences.
Article 17
Enrolled students benefit from health coverage provided by the University Health Centre, in addition to social coverage (social security) and psychological support (University Psychological Assistance Centre).
Article 18
Students freely elect their representatives within groups, cohorts, and committees without any restriction or pressure. Students may also establish student associations.
Article 19
Students are entitled to obtain a student card and to benefit from the services offered by the University in accordance with the laws and regulations in force.
Article 20
Students shall be formally informed of any misconduct attributed to them. Disciplinary sanctions are derived from the applicable regulations and the University’s Internal Regulations. Such procedures fall within the competence of the Disciplinary Council and may lead to penalties including permanent expulsion from the University.
2. Obligations:
Article 21
Students are required to:
  • comply with the applicable regulations;
  • respect the right of all members of the university community to freedom of expression and opinion;
  • respect the results of deliberation committees;
  • provide accurate and truthful information during registration and fulfil their administrative obligations towards the institution;
  • demonstrate civic responsibility and good conduct, and comply with appropriate and decent dress standards;
  • refrain at all times from cheating or plagiarism;
  • preserve the premises dedicated to study and the resources made available to them, and respect safety, hygiene, and general conduct rules across the institution;
  • comply with the Charter for the Proper Use of Information Technology Resources.
Pedagogical Engineering

Chapter 03 – LMD system - Engineering System

System LMD (Licence (Bachelor’s degree) – Master’s – PhD)
Article 22
The LMD system (Licence (Bachelor’s degree) –Master’s–Doctorate) is a higher education training system based on a three-cycle degree structure (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate).
Article 23
A Field is defined as a coherent grouping of disciplines and specializations that reflects the areas of competence of the higher education institution.
Article 24
A Discipline (Branch) is a subdivision of a field of study that defines the specificity of education within that field. It may be either single-disciplinary or multidisciplinary.
Article 25
A Specialization is a subdivision of a discipline that determines the academic pathway and the competencies to be acquired by the student.
Article 26
A Teaching Unit (TU) consists of one or more course modules and is delivered through various forms of instruction, including lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, tutorials, conferences, projects, and internships.
Article 27
Each academic programme generally comprises four categories of teaching units, pedagogically coordinated in a coherent manner:
  • Fundamental Teaching Units (FTUs): Correspond to compulsory courses that all students are required to undertake and validate.
  • Methodological Teaching Units (MTUs): Enable students to develop autonomy in their work.
  • Exploratory Teaching Units (ETUs): Allow for deepening of knowledge, orientation, academic mobility, and professionalization.
  • Transversal Teaching Units (TTUs): Provide students with essential tools such as languages and information technology.
Article 28
Each teaching unit and its constituent course modules are assigned a coefficient and credits and are assessed by means of a grade.
Article 29
Teaching units and their constituent modules are measured in credits. The credit value of a teaching unit is determined according to the semester workload required for the acquisition of knowledge and skills through various modes of instruction, as well as the volume of student activities undertaken during the same semester.
Article 30
A credit represents a quantified student workload (lectures, internships, graduation dissertations, and individual work) required to achieve the objectives of a teaching unit or course module. One credit corresponds to a workload ranging between 20 and 25 hours per semester, including both instructional hours and independent student work.
Article 31
Credits possess two main characteristics:
  • Credits are accumulable, where the validation of a teaching unit or course module results in the definitive acquisition of the corresponding credits.
  • Credits are transferable, when the students who have earned them may use them within another academic programme, subject to approval by the receiving programme’s academic committee.
Article 32
Each semester comprises 30 credits. The total number of credits required for each degree is as follows:
  • 180 credits for the Bachelor’s Degree (Licence);
  • An additional 120 credits for the Master’s Degree;
  • The Doctorate (PhD) is awarded after four (4) years of continuous study and research, corresponding to four consecutive annual enrollments without interruption.
Article 33
The number of teaching weeks per semester ranges from thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) weeks, including two weeks dedicated to make-up sessions for lectures, tutorials, and practical work that were not completed, outside the examination periods.
The Engineering System
Article 34
The Engineering System is a higher education training system based on a two-cycle academic structure comprising the Engineering Degree and the Doctorate.
Article 35
As in the case of the Licence training system, the Engineering System includes the Field, the Discipline, and the Specialization (Articles 23, 24, 25, and 26).
Article 36
Each academic programme comprises teaching units that are pedagogically coordinated in a coherent manner:
  • Fundamental Teaching Units (FTUs): Correspond to compulsory courses.
  • Methodological Teaching Units (MTUs): Enable students to develop autonomy.
  • Exploratory Teaching Units (ETUs): Allow for in-depth study, academic orientation, mobility, and professionalization.
  • Transversal Teaching Units (TTUs): Provide essential tools such as foreign languages and information technology.
  • Internship Teaching Units (ITUs): Dedicated to field placements aimed at developing skills.
Article 37
Each teaching unit and its constituent course modules are assigned a coefficient and are assessed by grades.
Article 38
Each course module constituting a teaching unit is assigned an eliminatory grade, which prevents the student from progressing to the following academic year.
Administrative & Academic

Chapter 04 – Pedagogical organization and management

1. Organization of Academic Activities
Article 39
The University administration, faculties, institutes, and departments undertake to inform students, through digital media and the institution’s official website, of all legal texts related to them and to the organization of studies and the management of the University.
Article 40
The Vice-Rectorate in charge of Higher Education in the 1st and 2nd Cycles, Continuing Education, Diplomas, and Undergraduate Training is responsible for the following tasks: Monitoring matters related to the organization and delivery of teaching; Ensuring coherence of academic programmes; Ensuring compliance with regulations; Supervising distance learning; Ensuring compliance with the regulations governing the awarding of degrees.
Article 41
The Vice-Dean in charge of Studies and Student Affairs is responsible for ensuring the management and monitoring of undergraduate student registration, overseeing the conduct of teaching activities, and providing pedagogical information.
Article 42
The Assistant Head of Department in charge of Undergraduate Studies and Teaching ensures the proper conduct of instruction, examinations, and knowledge assessment tests within the department.
Article 43
The Scientific Councils of the faculties and institutes, as well as the Scientific Committees of the departments, are responsible for examining the outcomes of pedagogical and scientific activities.
Article 44
Pedagogical Committees for the various academic years and their chairpersons are appointed at the beginning of each academic year.
Article 45
The Pedagogical Committee holds regular meetings scheduled at the end of each session, in addition to extraordinary meetings when necessary.
Article 46
In addition to the duties stipulated, the Pedagogical Committee is responsible for monitoring the progress of courses, overseeing curricula, addressing pedagogical issues, scheduling further lectures, and recording minutes.
Article 47
In the event that a student encounters any administrative or pedagogical issue, they are required to respect the administrative hierarchy.
Article 48
The Minister in charge of Higher Education shall, for each academic year, determine the registration requirements for Bachelor’s degree training fields.
Article 49
Final registration for new holders of the Baccalaureate or an equivalent recognized foreign diploma is carried out exclusively online through the higher education sector platform.
Article 50
Registration or re-registration takes place at the beginning of each academic year. The student must pay administrative registration fees online.
2- Transfers
Article 51
The transfer period is determined by the Ministry of Higher Education in accordance with the ministerial circular relating to university registration for each academic year.
3- Withdrawal from Studies and Reinstatement
Article 52
The Head of Department declares a student to be in a situation of withdrawal from studies for a given academic year if the student does not attend any organized teaching activities during one semester.
Article 53
In the event of withdrawal from studies, the student may submit a request for reinstatement to the pedagogical services of their institution, accompanied by the necessary supporting documents.
4- Academic Leave
Article 54
A student may benefit from academic leave for exceptional reasons, including disabling chronic illness, maternity leave, national service, or force majeure.
Article 55
The request justifying academic leave must be submitted to the relevant pedagogical services of the institution before the start of examinations of the odd semesters.
Article 56
The maximum duration of academic leave is one year, renewable only once during the student’s course of study, except in cases of force majeure.
Article 57
After the end of the academic leave period, the student may request reinstatement from the pedagogical services of their institution.
5- Teaching Methods
Article 58
The lecture aims to teach the subject matter according to its pedagogical program as defined in the training offer.
Article 59
Tutorials aim to help the student understand and deepen the knowledge presented during lectures.
Article 60
Practical sessions aim to help the student apply part or all of the knowledge taught in lectures and reinforced in tutorials.
Article 61
Attendance in tutorials and practical sessions is mandatory.
Article 62
Wearing appropriate attire such as a lab coat is mandatory in laboratories and workshops.
6- Attendance During Training
Article 63
Student attendance in lectures is necessary, and the mandatory nature of attendance is determined by the pedagogical team.
Article 64
Student attendance in tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, field placements, and professional environments is mandatory throughout the semester.
Article 65
The Head of Department shall establish an adapted attendance system for the benefit of students subject to continuous medical monitoring or treatment.
Article 66
Five (05) absences, justified or unjustified, in tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, field placements, or professional environments during a semester result in the student’s exclusion from the concerned course for that semester.
Article 67
Absences are considered justified in the following cases: Death of relatives, Marriage of the concerned student, Paternity or maternity leave, Official assignment or summons, Illness of the student.
Article 68
In the event of a justified absence from a practical session, the student is entitled to a make-up session, provided that the necessary conditions are met during the semester.
Article 69
In the event of a justified absence from a continuous assessment test, the student is entitled to a make-up examination held before the mid-term examination period of the semester.
7. Forms of Assessment:
Article 70
Student assessment is conducted on a semester basis, while progression is determined on an annual basis.
Article 71
At the beginning of each semester, the Head of Department shall inform students and faculty members of the timetable, teaching mode, forms of assessment, and the grading scheme applied.
Article 72
Student assessment covers all forms of instruction, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, fieldwork, internships in professional environments, and individual work.
Article 73
The average mark for workshops, practical sessions, tutorials, etc., is calculated based on the marks obtained in the various forms of instruction.
Article 74
Two mid-term examination sessions are organized for each semester as follows: A first session (regular session) and a second session (resit session).
Article 75
The module average is calculated on the basis of the mid-term examination mark and the continuous assessment average.
Article 76
The teaching unit average is calculated on the basis of the averages of its constituent modules, weighted by their respective coefficients.
Article 77
The semester average is calculated on the basis of the averages of the teaching units that constitute it, weighted by their respective coefficients.
Article 78
The annual average is calculated on the basis of the averages of the teaching units that constitute the academic year.
Article 79
Compensation is applied at the level of teaching units, semester level, and academic year level.
8. Conduct of Examinations
Article 80
The schedule of mid-term examinations is determined by the department administration based on proposals from the pedagogical committees.
Article 81
The conduct of each examination is subject to specific rules (e.g. no entry after 30 mins, student cards required, no leaving in first 30 mins, no phones).
Article 82
Higher education institutions shall provide all the human and material resources necessary to ensure the proper conduct of examinations.
Article 83
A justified absence from a midterm examination entitles the student to a make-up examination organized immediately after the end of the regular session.
Article 84
The justification for absence must be sent digitally via the institutional email address of the Head of Department within 72 hours.
Article 85
A student excluded from a course shall not be entitled to receive a mark for that course, nor shall they be entitled to participate in its resit examination session.
Article 86
A student considered to have abandoned their studies shall not be entitled to participate in either the regular session examinations or the resit session examinations.
4- Correction, Consultation, and Re-correction of Examination Papers
Article 87
After each examination, the teacher-researcher responsible for the course examination must upload students’ marks onto the sector’s digital platform and publish the model answer.
Article 88
Every teacher-researcher must organize a session enabling students to consult their examination papers before final submission.
Article 89
After consulting their examination paper, a student who is dissatisfied with the mark obtained may submit a request for a second correction within 72 hours.
Article 90
Based on the appeal, the Head of Department shall anonymously appoint a teacher-researcher from the same specialty for a second correction.
Article 91
Upon completion of the second correction, a comparison shall be made. If difference <= 3, average is taken. If second mark > first by 3+, higher is taken. If lower by 3+, 00/20 is given.
Article 92
Answer sheets shall be deposited with the department services for archiving for a period of one year.
4- Deliberation Committee
Article 93
Participation in deliberations shall be considered a pedagogical activity. Deliberations are confidential.
Article 94
The Chairperson of the Deliberation Committee shall be appointed by the Head of Department. The deliberations result in minutes and a summary.
Article 95
Deliberations shall be conducted exclusively through the digital platform of the higher education sector.
Article 96
Students shall be informed of the final validated deliberation results through their digital space.
Article 97
In the event of an error, a student may submit an appeal through the dedicated digital platform within 48 hours.
Article 98
The committee shall correct any possible errors within 72 hours and create a Corrective Supplementary Minutes.
5- Ranking and Orientation of Students
Article 99
The ranking process must be carried out at the end of the final annual deliberations.
Article 100
The ranking and orientation of students shall be recorded in minutes and communicated to students. Appeals can be submitted within 48 hours.
Academic Path

Chapter 05: Progression in Training

Article 101
A teaching unit is acquired by a student who has successfully passed all the courses comprising it. It may also be acquired through compensation if the average is equal to or greater than 10/20.
Article 102
A semester is definitively acquired by passing all units and obtaining a semester average equal to or greater than 10/20, or via compensation.
Article 103
The calculation of the average of a teaching unit is not allowed for a student excluded from one of its courses.
Article 104
The calculation of the semester average is not allowed for an excluded student.
1- Progression in the Bachelor’s Degree Pathway
Article 105
Progression allows the academic year to be acquired by calculating the averages of the teaching units weighted by their coefficients.
Article 106
Progression from the 1st year to the 2nd year is approved if the student has obtained 60 credits or at least 30 credits (with outstanding credits).
Article 107
Progression from 2nd year to 3rd year is granted if the student has obtained 120 credits or at least 90 credits (with outstanding credits).
Article 108
In the case of progression with outstanding credits, the new mark obtained in the examination of the concerned course shall be taken into account if it is higher than the previous mark.
Article 109
In case of failure in the regular session, the student must sit for the resit examination of the courses not acquired.
Article 110
After the resit session, teaching units and semesters are acquired according to Articles 101 and 102.
Article 111
A student allowed to progress with outstanding credits must sit for examinations of the non-acquired courses.
Article 112
A student who is not promoted may re-register in the same training pathway or be reoriented.
Article 113
The reorientation process is subject to admission requirements, academic level, and a preference form.
Article 114
The student may not remain more than 5 years in the licence training, even in the case of reorientation.
Article 115
Licence degree is issued to students who have met all conditions and acquired 180 credits.
2- Graduation in the Master’s degree pathway
Article 116
Progression in Master's is granted based on the validation of the academic year through the calculation of teaching unit averages.
Article 117
Passing from 1st to 2nd year Master is a right with 60 credits, or passing with debts is allowed with at least 45 credits.
Article 118
In case of failure, the student must participate in the resit session.
Article 119
Following the resit session, the teaching unit and semester are validated.
Article 120
The student passing with debts retains validated units and must take examinations for unvalidated modules.
Article 121
The new obtained grade is taken into account if higher.
Article 122
A student not admitted to 2nd year Master may re-enroll or be reoriented.
Article 123
Re-orientation process conditions.
Article 124
The student cannot remain more than 3 years in Master training.
Article 125
Exclusion from Master training if 90 credits are not acquired in 3 years, or 120 in 4 years.
Article 126
Master's degree awarded to students acquiring 120 credits.
2-Graduation in the State Engineer and Architect pathway
Article 127
Progression requires completion of 4 semesters.
Article 128
Modules are assessed with fixed coefficients.
Article 129
Module validated if grade is >= 10/20.
Article 130
Teaching unit validated by passing all modules or compensation.
Article 131
Semester successfully completed if average >= 10/20.
Article 132
Internships assessed according to applicable regulation.
Article 133
Progression to next year granted with annual average >= 10/20.
Article 134
Student with average < 10/20 allowed to participate in resit session exams.
Article 135
Following resit, teaching unit and semester are validated.
Article 136
Year successfully completed if annual average >= 10/20.
Article 137
Failing student must retake unvalidated modules.
Article 138
Student allowed to fail only once during fundamental training.
Article 139
Student may be reoriented to licence training path.
Article 140
Student allowed to repeat a year only once during specialization.
Article 141
Final year student may exceptionally repeat a second time upon authorization.
Article 142
Average calculation excludes student excluded from constituent module.
Article 143
Semester average not calculated for excluded student.
Article 144
State Engineer or Architect Engineer degree awarded upon fulfilling requirements.
3-End-of-studies Project (Final year project):
Article 145
A teaching module in the last year is reserved for a dissertation or end-study project.
Article 146
The topic may be proposed by academic staff or students.
Article 147
Institutions shall implement the mechanism for obtaining the label “University Degree – Economic Enterprise Project”.
Article 148
The project may only be defended after approval by the supervisor.
Article 149
The final year dissertation is considered a compulsory teaching unit.
Article 150
A student is declared successful after the defence and awarded a grade.
Article 151
The decisions of the defence committee are final.
Article 152
A “5-Star Graduate Student” honorary certificate may also be awarded.
Discipline

Chapter 06: Disciplinary Boards

Article 153
Students shall be subject to rules of public conduct and the maintenance of order within the university.
The disciplinary board, Composition and Powers
Article 154
Disciplinary boards shall be established at the university level and authority level (department, faculty).
Article 155
The Disciplinary Council shall be composed of the Rector/Dean, five permanent members, and one student representative.
Article 156
The Disciplinary Council of the department rules on first-degree offences.
Article 157
The Disciplinary Council of the faculty or institute rules on second-degree offences.
Article 158
The University Disciplinary Council examines offences of any degree committed within the university.
Article 159
The institutional Disciplinary Council acts as an appeal body against decisions of the faculty/institute councils.
Article 160
The term of office of the Disciplinary Councils is three academic years.
1- Offences
Article 161
First-degree offences include cheating, non-compliance with instructions, and unfounded second correction requests.
Article 162
Second-degree offences include repetition of first-degree offences, disruption, violence, forgery, impersonation, defamation, and theft.
Article 163
Other offences may be classified by the Council based on severity, including academic plagiarism.
2- Sanctions
Article 164
Sanctions for first-degree offences: Verbal warning, Written warning, Reprimand, 00/20 for cheating.
Article 165
Sanctions for second-degree offences: Exclusion from course, semester, or academic year up to two years.
Article 166
The duration of exclusion shall be counted within the student’s academic progression.
Article 167
Disciplinary sanctions do not preclude criminal proceedings.
Article 168
Interim actions may be taken pending the decision of the disciplinary council.
3- Disciplinary Procedure
Article 169
The head of the pedagogical body shall be notified in writing within 48 hours following events.
Article 170
The internal regulations of the Disciplinary Council shall define the organization and conduct of its proceedings.
Article 171
The sanction decision shall be communicated and filed.
Article 172
The sanctioned student may submit a written request for clemency within 15 days.
Article 173
Upon completion of the sanction period, the student shall regain all academic rights.
Article 174
The Council may consult medical files or refer students to a psychological centre.
Article 175
If the student fails to appear for a second time, the Council shall issue its decision in absentia.
Article 176
Decisions of the University Disciplinary Council are not subject to appeal, except in absentia cases.
Article 177
The sanctioned student may request clemency from the University Rector.
Ethics

Chapter 07: Plagiarism

Article 178
Scientific plagiarism is considered to be any act involving misappropriation, falsification of results, or cheating in academic works.
1- Student Notification of Academic Plagiarism
Article 179
Any notification of academic plagiarism shall be submitted in a detailed written report.
Article 180
The Institutional Committee on Ethics and Deontology shall submit its final report within 15 days.
Article 181
When confirmed, the Head of the Unit refers the case to the Disciplinary Council.
Article 182
The student shall be notified in writing of the alleged facts.
Article 183
The Disciplinary Council shall meet to rule on the case.
Article 184
The members shall hear the report, and the accused student shall present their defense.
Article 185
The student must appear in person or be represented by defense counsel for justified reasons.
Article 186
The council shall record the facts and arguments in the hearing minutes.
Article 187
The Disciplinary Council shall rule on the facts attributed to the student.
Article 188
The student may appeal the decision before the Institutional Disciplinary Council.
2- Plagiarism Notification and Sanctioning of the Teacher-researcher
Article 189
Any notification of academic plagiarism committed by a teacher-researcher shall be submitted in a detailed report.
Article 190
The Institutional Committee shall submit its final report within 15 days.
Article 191
If confirmed, the case is referred to the Joint Administrative Committee.
Article 192
The teacher-researcher has the right to be notified in writing and consult their disciplinary file.
Article 193
The Committee shall hear the report and the accused party's defence.
Article 194
The teacher-researcher must appear in person except in cases of force majeure.
Article 195
The Committee must record the facts and arguments in the hearing minutes.
Article 196
The party shall be notified of the decision within 8 days.
Article 197
The teacher-researcher may appeal the decision before the competent Appeals Committee.
3- Sanctions
Article 198
Plagiarism in student theses exposes the holder to annulment of defence and withdrawal of degree.
Article 199
Plagiarism in teacher-researcher works exposes the author to withdrawal of degree or publication suspension.
Article 200
Disciplinary proceedings shall be discontinued where evidence is insufficient.
Article 201
Any party harmed by plagiarism may bring legal proceedings against its author(s).
Student Life

Chapter 08: Student Organizations and Clubs

Article 202
Students have the freedom to establish associations in accordance with the applicable laws.
Article 203
Recognized student associations are required to submit their annual programs before October 15 each year.
Article 204
The premises provided to associations must not be used for unauthorized purposes.
Article 205
Associations are free to hold scientific/pedagogical activities with prior approval.
Article 206
Any invitation of an external person must receive prior approval.
Article 207
Student associations are subject to the same laws that apply to students.
Article 208
Any activity aimed at disrupting pedagogical activities is strictly prohibited.
Article 209
Exploitation of any authorized activity for other purposes is strictly prohibited.
Article 210
In case of violation, disciplinary penalties will be applied.
Article 211
First-degree violations for associations include unauthorized invitations, advertisements, fundraising, etc.
Article 212
Second-degree violations include repeated first-degree violations and using premises for unauthorized purposes.
Article 213
The disciplinary board may classify any other violations.
Article 214
Sanctions include suspension of activities or permanent closure of the association's office in case of serious error.
University Staff

Chapter 09: Rights and Duties of professor-researchers, Administrative and Technical Staff

1. Rights and duties of teacher-researchers
Article 215
The teacher-researcher plays a role in training the country's leaders and contributing through research to economic development.
Article 216
Higher education institutions must ensure employment based on academic qualifications and guarantee the right to teach free from interference.
Article 217
The teacher-researcher benefits from suitable working conditions and necessary pedagogical resources.
Article 218
The salary granted should be consistent with the importance of the position.
Article 219
The teacher-researcher must be an example of competence, integrity, and tolerance.
Article 220
If a professional error is committed, sanctions may lead to the stripping of the title.
Article 221
The primary responsibility of the teacher-researcher is to fully perform their university functions, maintain standards, evaluate students objectively, and avoid discrimination.
2. Rights and Duties of Administrative and Technical Staff
Article 222
Administrative and technical staff are closely linked to active stakeholders and have rights and duties.
Article 223
They should be treated with respect, appreciation, and fairness.
Article 224
They have the right to objective and impartial treatment during recruitment and evaluations.
Article 225
They must not face any harassment or discrimination.
Article 226
Their role is to provide the best conditions to enable teacher-researchers to perform duties.
Article 227
They must adhere to core values: Competence, Impartiality, Integrity, Respect, Confidentiality, Transparency, and Quality Performance.
Security

Chapter 10: Internal Security

Article 228
Internal security powers are exercised within the campus for prevention and public security.
Article 229
Tasks include safeguarding property, ensuring safety, monitoring access, prohibiting unauthorized gatherings, and providing a suitable environment.
Article 230
The head of internal security must submit a daily report regarding the security situation.
Article 231
The security officer issues necessary permits for vehicles and temporary permits for contractors.
Article 232
Security officers must retain copies of all keys to offices and facilities.
Conclusion

Chapter 11: Final Provisions

Article 233
The university president or management council has the right to review the internal regulations whenever necessary.
Article 234
The internal regulations shall be implemented starting from the date they are approved by the university’s board of directors.
Article 235
Every student registered at the university must comply with the provisions of the internal regulations without reservation.
Article 236
Students are obligated to familiarize themselves with the legislative texts that govern university life.
Article 237
Any measures that violate these internal regulations shall be considered null and void.
Article 238
These internal regulations shall be published through available electronic media to ensure access to anyone belonging to the university. The internal regulations were approved by the University's Board of Directors on: 18/12/2025.

References

  • Executive Decree No. 12-361 of October 8, 2012, amending and supplementing Executive Decree No. 01-274 of September 18, 2001, establishing the University of M'Sila.
  • Executive Decree No. 03-279 of 3 August 2003 defining the missions of the university and the specific rules governing its organization and operation.
  • Executive Decree No. 04-180 of 23 June 2004 defining the powers, composition, and functioning of the University Ethics and Deontology Council.
  • Ministerial Decision No. 1164 of October 4, 2025, establishing the procedures for registration and re-registration in programs leading to the degrees of State Engineer and Architect, as well as the procedures for their organization, evaluation, and progression.
  • Ministerial Decision No. 1165 of October 4, 2025, specifying the procedures for registration and re-registration in programs leading to the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
  • Decision No. 371 of June 14, 2014, establishing disciplinary boards in higher education institutions and specifying their composition and operations.
  • Ministerial Decision No. 43 of November 3, 2010, including the Charter of University Ethics and Professional Conduct.
  • Ministerial decision No. 1082 of December 27, 2020, defining the rules related to the prevention and combating of plagiarism.
  • University Ethics and Professional Conduct Charter, August 2023.