Detailed introduction of the University of Sousse in Tunisia:

Introduction

The University of Sousse is a well-known public university in Tunisia. It is located in Sousse, the third largest city in Tunisia. It offers a wide range of disciplines and professional courses, covering law, medicine, economics, management, art, humanities, science and technology and other fields.

Overview

Teacher and student scale: It has 3,027 faculty and staff, a total of 27,971 students, including 666 international students.

Degrees awarded: A certain number of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees are awarded each year.

History and establishment time

The University of Sousse was established in 2004 and was split from the University of the Centre, which was separated from the University of Monastir in 1991.

School strength

Teaching level: It is one of the higher-ranked universities in Tunisia, with a high reputation and influence in the country. It has trained many outstanding professionals and made important contributions to the social and economic development of Tunisia.

Research capabilities: It has 16 research laboratories, 22 research units, 6 research public service units and 4 doctoral schools. It actively carries out scientific research activities and has achieved certain research results.

International cooperation: It has 57 international cooperation conventions with universities around the world, providing students and teachers with opportunities for international exchanges and cooperative research.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and practical abilities, emphasize combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, and strive to provide students with high-quality education so that they can adapt to the needs of society and the workplace.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: It has certain advantages in the fields of medicine, law, economics, and management. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, many disciplines of the school are on the list.

Research platform: It has 16 research laboratories and other research platforms, and has corresponding research facilities and platforms in the fields of medicine, law, etc. to support teaching and research work.

Faculty

It consists of 17 higher education institutions, including the Faculty of Law and Political Science, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Faculty of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Agriculture, the National Academy of Engineering, the Higher School of Science and Technology, the Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, the School of Business Studies, the School of Finance and Taxation, the School of Management, the School of Information and Communication Technology, the School of Music, the School of Fine Arts, the School of Applied Sciences and Technology, the School of Nursing Sciences, the School of Transport and Logistics, etc.

Ranking

QS ranking: 1001-1200 in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, 911-920 in the QS Sustainability Rankings, and 97th in the Arab region.

US News ranking: 1476th in the 2022-2023 US News Global University Rankings, 57th in the Best Global Universities in Africa, and 5th in the Best Global Universities in Tunisia.

Fees

The school has not yet found clear tuition fees and various fee standards, but Tunisian public universities usually have lower tuition fees for domestic students, and higher tuition fees for international students.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in Sousse, a famous coastal city and tourist destination in Tunisia, with a beautiful environment around the campus. The school has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.