Higher education: 2027 budget presented to the Finance and Budget Committee (PLF 2027)
The minister presented a budget of 843.81 billion DA in commitment authorisations and 847.26 billion DA in payment appropriations.
In short
On 17 octobre 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee continued its review of sector budgets in the draft finance law (PLF) 2027. The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research presented a budget of 843.81 billion dinars in commitment authorisations (AE), up 8.25 %, and 847.26 billion dinars in payment appropriations (CP).
Key points
- Finance and Budget Committee meeting on 17 octobre 2026
- Sector budget: 843.81 billion DA in AE, up 8.25 %
- Payment appropriations: 847.26 billion DA
- Student numbers estimated at 1.84 million
- Members raised housing, transport, catering and training quality
What the communique says
The Finance and Budget Committee held a meeting devoted to the continued review of the sector budgets proposed in the PLF 2027. It heard a presentation by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with the Minister for Relations with Parliament present.
Amounts and sector figures
The minister presented the budget of his sector.
- 843.81 billion dinars in commitment authorisations (AE), up 8.25 %
- 847.26 billion dinars in payment appropriations (CP)
- A total of 1.84 million students, as an estimate
- 79 % of training offers directed to scientific and technological fields and the jobs of tomorrow
- 334 international students from 39 nationalities welcomed
Concerns raised by Committee members
After the presentation, Committee members raised their concerns.
- University services: housing in university residences and transport
- University catering and its digitisation
- Quality of university training
- Working conditions of teachers: official housing and laboratories
- Fighting the loss of national skills
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2027 higher education budget presented to the Committee?
It is 843.81 billion dinars in commitment authorisations, up 8.25 %, and 847.26 billion dinars in payment appropriations.
When did the Finance and Budget Committee hear the minister?
At its meeting of 17 octobre 2026, devoted to the continued review of the sector budgets of the PLF 2027.
How many students are there according to the minister?
The minister gave a total estimated at 1.84 million students.