The goals of an environmental studies program include finding ways to increase energy efficiency, minimize pollution, increase environmental awareness and encourage alternative energy use. The main focus for students is to learn how to assess and solve environmental problems.

Algeria has continued to offer quality higher education as compared to other countries in the northern Africa. This is due to their well-equipped libraries and highly trained lectures. Most of the universities also offer their curriculums in international languages such as English, Spanish, Italian and even Chinese languages.

A pathway program is a one-year introduction to a full degree curriculum and prepares international students for their entry into university. These programs train students in a wide variety of subjects such as Arts, Humanities, Business, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Technology, or Natural Sciences.