On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Kamel Baddari, honored several universities with the Medal of Merit, where the University of Skikda, August 20, 1955, was honored, represented by the University Director, Professor Boufendi Tawfiq, on the occasion of its obtaining second place, shared with the University of Setif 1, in the world rankings. Times Higher Education to rank universities and institutions.