As part of the general policy of the Government and its program of action approved in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research proposes the elements of national policy in the field of higher education and ensures its implementation in accordance with the laws and regulations in force.

It reports the results of its activity to the Head of Government, the Council of Government and the Council of Ministers according to the forms, procedures and deadlines established.

Within the framework of the laws and regulations in force and within the limits of its attributions, the Minister of the higher education and the scientific research is in charge of studying and proposing the necessary measures of organization and development of the various levels of higher education, with a view to putting in place a comprehensive and integrated system

In this capacity, he is responsible for initiating, proposing and implementing legislative and regulatory measures aimed at:

• Define and organize the cycles of higher education whatever the supervisory authority, ensure their application and update according to the general progress of letters, arts, sciences and techniques,
• Determine the sectors of higher education, the contents of the programs, the methods of checking knowledge, the conditions of access, progression, the nature of the diplomas and the conditions of their delivery,
• Establish the status of higher education institutions and the conditions for opening and operating them,
  Determine the status of teachers, including the conditions of their training, recruitment, promotion in the career and the conditions of empowerment to teach,
• Determine the status of sector-specific administrative and technical personnel, including the conditions of their training, recruitment and promotion in the career,
• Set the system of studies, including the rights and obligations of students in higher education institutions,
• Promote social, cultural and sports life in higher education institutions.