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The Université Constantine 1, formerly the University of Mentouri, is a
university
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States ...
located in
Constantine, Algeria. 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 ...
, the university was built from 1969 to 1972.
"Concrete Spring: Oscar Niemeyer’s work in Algeria", ''Architects' Journal'', 18 February 2014
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See also
* List of universities in Algeria
This is a list of universities in Algeria, there are an estimated 130 universities and colleges under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Algeria. The following are among the universities in Algerias:
Lis ...
References
External links
* http://www.umc.edu.dz/
Mentouri
Buildings and structures in Constantine, Algeria
Oscar Niemeyer buildings
Educational institutions established in 1969
1969 establishments in Algeria
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