University Sétif 2 was created by the Executive Decree No. 404-11 which was dated on Moharem 3rd, 1433 corresponding to November 28th, 2011.
Inaugurated by President Abdul Aziz Bouthefliqua on the commemoration of May the 8th events (of the year 2011), with 10,000 pedagogical seats, the university has been established in the high plain of El Hidhab.