History
The University of Algiers (Université d'Alger, officially known as University of Algiers 1 Benyoucef Benkhedda) is a public research university located in Algiers, Algeria. It is the oldest and most prestigious university in Algeria. Originating from a series of independent institutions in the 19th century, it was formally established as a university in 1909 and further reorganized in 2009.