The University of Constantine 1 (), also known as Université Frères Mentouri Constantine 1, is a
public university
A public university, state university, or public college is a university or college that is State ownership, owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered public varies from o ...
located in
Constantine, Algeria
Constantine (), also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honour of Emperor Constantine the Great. Located somewh ...
. Designed by Brazilian architect
Oscar Niemeyer
Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho (15 December 1907 – 5 December 2012), known as Oscar Niemeyer (), was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. Niemeyer was b ...
, the university was established in 1969.
"Concrete Spring: Oscar Niemeyer’s work in Algeria", ''Architects' Journal'', 18 February 2014
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See also
* List of universities in Algeria
References
External links
Official website
Mentouri
Buildings and structures in Constantine, Algeria
Oscar Niemeyer buildings
Universities and colleges established in 1969
1969 establishments in Algeria
Schools in Algeria
Education in Algeria
Universities and colleges in Algeria
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