Detailed introduction of Tunis University:

Introduction

Tunis University is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive public university in Tunisia. It occupies an important position in the field of higher education in Tunisia and is one of the leaders of Tunisian higher education.

Overview

Teacher and student scale: There are about 28,000 students and 1,861 administrative staff.

Degrees awarded: A large number of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees are awarded each year, covering multiple disciplines.

History and establishment time

Tunis University was established in 1960. Its predecessor was the Tunisian Institute for Advanced Studies, which can be traced back to educational institutions such as the National Heritage Institute in 1885.

School strength

Teaching level: It is at the top level in Tunisia. The teaching quality of its business school, liberal arts school, science school and other colleges is highly recognized. It has trained many outstanding professionals and made important contributions to the social and economic development of Tunisia.

Research capabilities: It has multiple research centers, with research areas including the medieval Arab and Islamic world, the history of Mediterranean economy and society, and Maghreb studies, and has certain research strength and influence in the humanities and social sciences.

International cooperation: It is a member of the Mediterranean University Union (Unimed) and the Agence universitaire de la francophonie, and has established Erasmus partnerships with many universities in France and other countries, providing students and teachers with opportunities for international exchanges and cooperative research.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

The school has not yet found a clear and public educational philosophy, but from its curriculum setting and teaching practice, it focuses on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and interdisciplinary abilities, emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, and encourages students to participate in scientific research and social practice activities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Economics, computer science, engineering and other disciplines have a high level and influence in Tunisia. Its Higher School of Economics and Business Sciences and Tunis Business School have trained a large number of outstanding talents in the field of economics and management; the computer science major is ranked in the 801-1000 range in the 2024 THE ranking; engineering-related majors also have certain teaching and research strengths.

Research platform: The school's research center has a certain regional influence in the medieval Arab and Islamic world, the history of Mediterranean economy and society, and Maghreb studies, but no exact information about key laboratories has been found.

Faculty

It consists of the following main institutions:

Higher Normal College: It is one of the oldest colleges of the school and trains professional talents in the field of education.

Higher School of Economics and Business Sciences: It has a high level of teaching and research strength in economics, business management, etc.

Higher School of Technical Sciences: Focuses on cultivating talents in the fields of engineering technology and applied sciences.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Covers multiple disciplines such as literature, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

Ranking

QS ranking: Ranked 1201-1400 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

THE ranking: ranked 1501+ in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, and ranked 801+ in Business and Economics, 801-1000 in Computer Science, 1001+ in Engineering, and 1001+ in Physical Science in the 2024 THE subject rankings.

Cost

Tunisian tuition fees are relatively low for local students, and relatively high for international students, but no exact information has been found on the specific fee standards.

Campus environment

Campus facilities: It has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, etc. The colleges and institutes are distributed in different areas of Tunis, providing students with a variety of learning and research places.

Cultural atmosphere: The campus culture is rich and diverse, focusing on the comprehensive development of students and the cultivation of comprehensive qualities. Various academic lectures, cultural activities and sports events are often held, providing students with good learning and living conditions.