The Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences in Constantine has inaugurated the new academic year by enrolling 2,396 new students, bringing the total student body to 6,772. During the opening ceremony, Rector Prof. Saïd Derradji emphasized the institution's commitment to Ministry programs, focusing on remote learning, English language proficiency, and student entrepreneurship initiatives. The university, which hosts international students from various continents, has expanded its capacity by relocating the economics department to the Ali Mendjeli annex. Additionally, the event celebrated the academic promotion of 22 professors and the recruitment of 12 new faculty members.