Constantine University 2 was created by Executive Decree No. 11-401 of November 28, 2011.. It defines the organization of the University Constantine 2 it also describes the various courses of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle provided by the university as well as research laboratories, projects and research programs domiciled at the University Constantine 2. It finally presents in figures the potential of the university in terms of teacher researchers, insured training and enrolled students.
Constantine University 2 was named "Abdelhamid Mehri-Constantine University" (name of Mujahid Abdelhamid Mehri) in accordance with the decision n ° 01/14 of 29 Dhou-al-Hijah, corresponding to 23 October 2014 issued by the Ministry of Mujahideen , denominated university institutions.