University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed | |
Native Name: | جامعة وهران 2 محمد بن أحمد |
Established: | 2014 |
Coordinates: | 35.736°N -0.537°W |
Rector: | Smain Balaska[1] |
Doctorate: | 51 (2020-2021) |
Website: | Official website |
The University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed (in Arabic: جامعة وهران 2 محمد بن أحمد) is an Algerian public university located in Belgaïd within the commune of Bir El Djir in the eastern suburbs of Oran. The university was established in by executive decree no. 14-261 dated, which provided for the establishment of University of Oran 2 as a division from University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, founded in 1967.[2]
During the Hirak protests, gatherings took place within the university in support of the movement[3] [4]