Who We Are

Center of Excellence in Journalism and Media Sciences

The National Higher School of Journalism and Information Sciences (ENSJSI) M’hamed Yazid was established under Executive Decree No. 09–252 on 19 Shaban 1430, corresponding to August 10, 2009, which mandated the creation of the school. It is a public national institution dedicated to higher education, research, and specialized, forward-looking training in journalism, communication, and media sciences. Despite its recent establishment, the school has successfully secured a prominent position in media education and the evolving communication professions in Algeria; notably, it stands as the only national institution ranked in the Times Higher Education 2024 subject rankings for media and communication sciences. Aligned with Algeria’s overarching strategy to pace digital and technological advancements across various sectors, the school has committed to continuously updating its academic offerings in both Master’s and Doctoral programs. This effort aims to prepare journalists and media professionals capable of addressing contemporary challenges through specialized curricula in economic journalism, audiovisual journalism, media geopolitics, institutional communication, and scientific and environmental journalism—thereby filling critical expertise gaps in Algeria’s media, economic, and healthcare sectors.

Director’s Message

Welcome to the official website of the National Higher School of Journalism and Information Sciences “M'hamed Yazid”, an academic institution dedicated to training a new generation of journalists, researchers, and media professionals capable of keeping pace with the profound transformations shaping both the national and international media landscape. In this regard, the school is committed to continuously reviewing and updating its academic programs, adopting modern pedagogical approaches, and developing research projects that aim to bridge the gap between academic training and professional media practice, while responding to the demands of the digital environment in communication and media professions. This effort is driven by a commitment to serving society and the national economy, and to contributing to the development of the media sector in Algeria.

Our vision is based on combining academic rigor with openness to the professional environment and support for entrepreneurship. It also aims to strengthen the school’s position as a center of excellence in journalism, media, and communication sciences by encouraging creativity, promoting scientific research, mastering languages, and actively engaging in the technological transformation of communication and media. The school also places at the core of its priorities the building of bridges of cooperation with media institutions, national and international universities, as well as national economic groups and international research and training centers. This approach enhances the exchange of expertise and knowledge and provides our students and researchers with broader opportunities for training, supervision, and exposure to leading professional practices.

“At the National Higher School of Journalism and Information Sciences, we firmly believe that building a professional, free, and responsible media landscape begins with a solid academic foundation and a university environment that fosters critical thinking, ethical commitment, and a spirit of initiative and entrepreneurship.

Welcome to your school—a space for knowledge, research, and innovation.”

Prof. Dr. Khaled Laalaoui
Director of the National Higher School of Journalism and Information Sciences – M’hamed Yazid

Discover Who M'hamed Yazid Is

Mohamed Yazid is one of the most prominent figures of media and activism in Algeria’s history. He played a key role during the Algerian Revolution within the National Liberation Front, particularly in the fields of media and diplomacy, contributing to conveying the voice of the Algerian Revolution to international public opinion and defending its cause through journalism and political work.

In this context, the National Higher School of Journalism and Information Sciences was named after him in recognition of his legacy and pioneering role in establishing a committed and responsible national media. Choosing him as the institution’s symbol reflects the values the school seeks to instill in its students: professionalism, credibility, commitment to national causes, and an understanding of media as a tool for influence and social change.

Facilities and Equipment

Audiovisual Studio

An advanced facility matching the standard of professional studios, equipped with five cameras (2 mobile, 3 fixed), a control room, complete audio and lighting equipment, and modern editing systems.

Radio Studio

Officially inaugurated in November 2022 in partnership with Algerian Radio, during a conference dedicated to the history of the Algerian national broadcasting service.

Local Committee for Institutional Visibility and Ranking

This committee serves as a bridge for transferring and applying the benchmarks and standards of research and pedagogical practices across the school’s education and scientific research spaces. Among the primary goals the Visibility Committee strives to achieve is enhancing the school’s academic reputation, promoting its profile in international forums, entering global rankings, and working to elevate its regional and international standing. Furthermore, it aims to fulfill the requirements of international ranking criteria to attain academic and research excellence, thereby securing advanced positions across various classifications.

Quality Assurance

The National Higher School of Journalism and Information Sciences – M’hamed Yazid has been strengthened by the establishment of the Quality Assurance Unit, which oversees internal auditing procedures and self-assessments across various pedagogical, administrative, and research activities. This unit is also dedicated to implementing quality benchmarks through the application of regulatory frameworks, as well as national and international quality assurance standards.

Among the core responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Unit is the collection and analysis of feedback, which involves designing questionnaires and surveys to evaluate institutional performance and student support services, followed by a comprehensive analysis of the results.

Entrepreneurship Development Centers & Business Incubator

Despite the establishment of the Entrepreneurship Center and the Business Incubator in March 2025, these structures have already succeeded in organizing several training sessions for both students of the school and external participants. These initiatives aim to support and guide project holders throughout the process of creating companies and developing various economic activities.

These efforts have contributed to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the academic environment, while also supporting projects related to modern service-based and productive sectors.

As a result, students of the school have achieved positive outcomes, including obtaining two startup labels, as well as the registration of several students who are currently defending their graduation theses within the framework of startup creation projects.

Library

The library houses more than 15,000 reference materials across 3 languages, spanning 8,000 distinct titles. It is open 6 days a week and equipped with internet access alongside premium databases such as Al Manhal and Europresse. The facility includes a reading room with a capacity for approximately 100 students, as well as computers, including specialized workstations dedicated to students with disabilities.

The School on the Path of Modernization and Development

قاعة الدسك. لتقنيات التحرير والأنفوغرافيا والتركيب

متصلة بوكالات صحفية وطنية ودولية، لتزويد الطلبة بخبرات تحريرية ثرية.

المدرجات والقاعات الدراسية

المدرج الأول في الطابق السفلي يتّسع لـ 252 مقعداً، والثاني في الطابق الأول يضم 180 مقعداً.

قاعات تدريس معدّة للتعليم التفاعلي، وهي اربعة في الطابق الثاني.

الأنشطة البحثية والثقافية

تصدر المدرسة مجلة أكاديمية نصف سنوية، تضم أبحاثاً في الصحافة، الاتصال، الإعلام العلمي، وحقوق الإعلام القانوني وتكنولوجيا الاتصال.

تنظم المنتديات والملتقيات العلمية.

الأبعاد التكوينية الرقمية

المدرسة بدأت تحديث مناهجها لمواكبة الرقمنة الإعلامية؛ مثل إدراج الصحافة الإلكترونية والإعلام التفاعلي ضمن برامج الماستر والدكتوراه.

Comparison with Similar Institutions

According to the UniRank 2024 ranking, the school is the only national institution specialized in journalism and information sciences to have secured a position in the Times Higher Education ranking for 2024. This reflects its advanced standing at the national level within the higher education sector.

This recognition highlights the school’s balance between academic reputation and technological advancement.

Teaching Staff

The teaching staff includes highly qualified academic researchers and media professionals. It oversees the quality of academic programs, promotes pedagogical innovation, and ensures their relevance to media professions.