Draft:National Higher School of Technology (Algiers)

The National Higher School of Advanced Technologies, known by the acronym ENSTA, is an Algerian institution of higher education aiming to train executives in various industrial fields.

ENSTA is one of the preparatory schools in Algeria, with the ability to award state engineering degrees.

After studying there for 2 years in preparatory classes, the student will have to take the entrance exam for the second cycle, which includes all 12 preparatory schools in science and technology in Algeria (such as ENP (Polytech), ESSA, ENSTP, ENPO…). Based on the exam results, a national ranking will be established, and the student will be assigned to one of the 12 schools according to their ranking and the list of preferences they had filled out earlier.

History
ENSTA was established by Executive Decree No. 09-20 dated 23 Moharram 1430 corresponding to January 20, 2009, creating the National Higher School of Technology. It opened its doors in September 2009 with an enrollment of 200 high school graduates.

The school was dissolved on November 21, 2022, in the context of the creation of the National Higher School of Advanced Technologies.

Former headquarters
Since its establishment, ENST was located at the former CT headquarters of SNVI on National Route No. 5 in the industrial zone of the municipality of Rouiba, in the eastern part of the wilaya of Algiers. This headquarters allowed students to become more familiar with the industrial environment thanks to the surrounding industries and the practical work carried out within their workshops.

Current headquarters
With the growth in the number of students, ENSTA relocates to the former Biomedical Center of Dergana, still in the eastern part of Algiers. This headquarters is located near the town of Dergana, which makes it better suited than the one in the industrial zone in terms of meeting the various needs of students (transport, leisure activities, etc.).

Degrees and programs
The LMD system is no longer relevant, now it is a preparatory school in science and technology.

ENSTA has adopted the LMD system since its inception (which ended in 2017). It offers its students several levels of education, including:


 * BAC + 5 : Master II (Equivalent of State Engineer)

The National Higher School of Advanced Technologies offers several specializations in the field of science and technology, totaling 12 specializations.

Additional specializations will also be added in the fields of mathematics and computer science starting from the academic year 2025-2026.

Engineering Degree
In addition to a preparatory cycle in both Science and Technology plus Computer Science, ENSTA offers a range of specializations in the field of Science and Technology. :

From Ex-ESSA


 * Organic Processes
 * Water Treatment
 * Electric Traction

GEII: Electrical Engineering and Industrial Informatic


 * Automatic and Industrial Informatic
 * Telecommunications Systems and Networks
 * Embedded Systems

GIM: Industrial Engineering and Maintenance


 * Mechatronics
 * Industrial Engineering
 * Management and Engineering of Industrial Maintenance
 * Mechanical Engineering

GLT: Logistics and Transportation Engineering


 * Logistics Chain Engineering
 * Transport Engineering

Scientific and cultural activities
Students, coming from various parts of the country, share their cultures and knowledge through activities they organize themselves, aiming to strengthen their bonds of fraternity and mutual support. They also participate in scientific competitions nationwide.

In 2016, ENSTA established its first scientific club at the request of its students, who named it "Ensteins" (combining the acronym of the school with "1" in German, signifying unity).

In 2024, ENSTA students from the Electrical Engineering Department established a new scientific club with the name "PlugIN".

Liens externes

 * Official website : ENSTA