Algeria Opens National Doctorate Competition, Including Energy Transition Programme
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The University of Djelfa has opened a new competition for students.
The competition is for a doctorate. A doctorate is a high university degree.
This is a national competition. This means students from all of Algeria can join.
There is a special doctorate for one subject. The subject is called "energy transition." This means moving from old energy to new, clean energy.
This special doctorate is open at 8 different universities.
There are 302 seats for students. A seat means one place for one student.
The doctorate is for the years 2026-2027.
Students who want to study energy transition can now apply.
This is important news for many students in Algeria.
Vocabulary5 words
- competition
- a test where many people try to win a place
- doctorate
- the highest degree from a university
- national
- for the whole country
- energy transition
- changing from old energy to new, clean energy
- seats
- places for students in a programme
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Answer key
1. University of Djelfa 2. Energy transition 3. 302
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The University of Djelfa has opened a new _____ for students.
The competition is for a _____. A doctorate is a high university degree.
This is a _____ competition. This means students from all of Algeria can join.
There is a special doctorate for one subject. The subject is called "_____."
This special doctorate is open at 8 different _____.
There are 302 _____ for students.
The doctorate is for the years _____.
Students who want to study energy transition can now _____.