Complete Guide to Authenticating Educational Documents for Italian Universities in Algeria
Important Tips
- Start the process early—university authentication alone takes 3+ weeks.
- Ensure all documents are error-free before submission to avoid delays.
- For Ministry of Education, arrive at 7:30 AM sharp to avoid long queues.
- Keep copies of all authenticated documents for your records.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires 20 DZD tax stamps per document—purchase in advance.
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Authentication
3 weeksSubmit Documents
Submit (transcripts + bachelor's degree) + (transcripts + master's degree) to the University Certificates Department.
Verification
After verifying accuracy and ensuring no errors, you'll be asked to return after 3 days (you receive university authentication).
PRQGRES Platform
After 3 days, scan your documents and upload them to the PRQGRES authentication platform, fill out the form and print it.
Return to University
Return (form + documents) to the university so they can be sent to Algiers for Ministry of Higher Education authentication.
Collection
After 3 weeks, collect your authenticated university documents (ministerial authentication from Ministry of Higher Education).
Baccalaureate Certificate & Transcript Authentication
Same DayRequired ID
You must present your national ID card or biometric driver's license for entry.
Early Arrival
Go to the Ministry of Education in El Rouisso at 7:30 AM. Enter and they will direct you to the authentication office.
Same-Day Service
Submit your documents and wait in the same hall until authentication is completed the same day.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authentication
Walk-inWalk-in Service
Take your university documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and authenticate normally without any appointment or prior registration.
Fees
Only pay tax stamps worth 20 DZD per document.
📋 Document Checklist
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
For Stage 1: Ministry of Higher Education
Bachelor's Transcript
For Stage 1: Ministry of Higher Education
Master's Degree Certificate
For Stage 1: Ministry of Higher Education
Master's Transcript
For Stage 1: Ministry of Higher Education
Baccalaureate Certificate
For Stage 2: Ministry of Education
Baccalaureate Transcript
For Stage 2: Ministry of Education
National ID Card or Driver License
Required for Ministry of Education entry
Tax Stamps (20 DZD each)
For Ministry of Foreign Affairs fees
⏳ Authentication Timeline
Day 1-3
Submit documents to University Certificates Department
Day 3
Return to collect university authentication
Day 3-5
Upload to PRQGRES platform and return form + docs
Day 21
Collect documents from University (Ministerial Auth)
Day 22
Authenticate Baccalaureate at Ministry of Education (7:30 AM)
Day 23+
Authenticate all docs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ready to Apply to Italian Universities?
Once your documents are authenticated, start your university search and application process.