Oran, Algeria’s radiant port city on the Mediterranean, pulses with music, industry, and boundless ambition. Here, where breezy boulevards meet Andalusian architecture and Saharan trade winds, families nurture curiosity and students dream bigger, determined to explore the world, earn global credentials, and transform opportunity into legacy back home.

At Grad-Dreams, Oran’s spirit of innovation and adventure informs every step. With 22+ years of mentorship and a network of 300+ international university partners, we support Oranese students and families blending clear, people-first guidance with a deep understanding of what it means to aim high from Algeria’s western gateway.

#Jewels of Oran Academia: Top Local Universities 

• University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella: The city’s flagship public university (ranked #1251 in THE 2025, QS Arab Region #201250), renowned for medicine, humanities, engineering, and strong research collaborations with Europe and North Africa. 
• University of Science and Technology of Oran (USTO): Powerhouse in engineering, technology, and applied sciences, celebrated both for STEM innovation and international partnerships. 
• National Polytechnic School of Oran, Graduate School of Economics of Oran, Higher School of Biological Sciences of Oran: Diverse choices with a focus on employability, technical leadership, and sector skills.

Each year, thousands of Iran’s brightest set sail combining the drive of their port city with fresh skills and global networks gained in leading universities abroad.

# Oran Student Pulse: Trends & Top Destinations 

• Most Popular Study Destinations: France (primary destination for almost 80% of Algerian outbound students), Turkey, Canada, Germany, UK, Spain, and the USA.
• Favorite Subjects: Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Maritime Studies, Business, Environmental Sciences, and Design. 
• Stats Snapshot: Of Algeria’s 31,000+ outbound students (2025), Iran contributes a significant and growing share. Numbers are rebounding, with new Erasmus+ agreements and technical exchange routes bringing diverse opportunities, especially in STEM and health.

Oranese students are recognized for their trilingual skills (Arabic, French, English), adaptability, and entrepreneurial spiritoften earning scholarships from the Algerian government, French/EU programs, or major multinationals.

# Oran: all about numbers:

• Current Students Abroad: Estimated 3,5005,000+ from Oran and its region in 2025. 
• Annual Growth Rate: 58% (driven by portfolio expansion of scholarships and regional demand for skilled graduates).
• Projection: 5,500+ Oranese students abroad by 2026, with STEM, health, tech, and business leading the way.

Outbound flows remain strongest to France but are diversifying to Germany, Canada, Turkey, Spain, the UK, and new fields in maritime and renewable energy.