Detailed introduction of Gabes University:

Introduction

The University of Gabes is a public comprehensive university located in Gabes, southern Tunisia. It occupies an important position in Tunisia's higher education system and has trained a large number of professional talents for Tunisia and surrounding areas.

Overview

Teacher and student scale: It has about 22,500 students and a large number of faculty and staff.

Disciplines: It covers science, engineering, law, management, humanities and arts, computer science, biology, water science and other fields.

History and establishment time

The University of Gabes was established in July 2003. Some of its colleges and research institutions have a longer history, such as the National Engineering School of Gabes, which was established in 1975.

School strength

Teaching level: It has a high teaching quality in Tunisia. Its multiple colleges and majors provide students with comprehensive and in-depth professional education, and the students trained play an important role in the social and economic development of Tunisia.

Scientific research capabilities: It has research institutions such as the Institute of Arid Areas, which have certain scientific research strength and characteristics in the research fields related to arid areas, and provide scientific research support and solutions to solve environmental and agricultural problems in local and similar areas.

International cooperation: It actively carries out international exchanges and cooperation, and has established cooperative relations with many internationally renowned universities, providing students and teachers with opportunities for international exchanges, academic visits and cooperative research, and enhancing the international influence of the school.

Nature of the school

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Although the school has not yet found a clear and public educational philosophy, from its curriculum setting and teaching practice, it focuses on combining theory with practice, cultivating students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability, and is committed to providing students with comprehensive education, so that students can develop comprehensively in terms of professional knowledge, practical skills and comprehensive quality.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering is one of the school's advantageous disciplines. The National School of Engineering in Gabes has a high level of teaching and scientific research in professional fields such as chemical process engineering, civil engineering, electrical automation engineering, communication and network engineering, and mechanical engineering. In addition, disciplines such as computer science and applied biology also have certain strengths and characteristics.

Research platform: The Institute of Arid Areas is an important research platform of the university, focusing on research in ecology, agriculture, water resources and other aspects of arid areas.

Departments

Faculty of Science: It is one of the largest colleges in Tunisia, second only to the National Engineering School of Gabes in terms of personnel size, and plays an important role in basic scientific research and teaching.

National Engineering School of Gabes: It has five independent departments, including chemical process engineering, civil engineering, electrical automation engineering, communications and network engineering, and mechanical engineering, and has trained a large number of professionals in the field of engineering technology.

Higher School of Computer Science and Multimedia: Focuses on teaching and research in the fields of computer science, information technology and multimedia.

Higher School of Applied Biology: Conducts teaching and scientific research activities in the fields of biotechnology and bioengineering.

Higher Institute of Law: Cultivates professional talents in the field of law and provides undergraduate and master's degree programs in law.

Ranking

Ranked 1631st in the 2023 US News Global University Rankings, 59th in Africa, and 7th in Tunisia.

Fees

The exact tuition fee standard of the school has not been found yet. Generally speaking, the tuition fees of Tunisian public universities are relatively low for domestic students, and relatively high for international students, and may vary depending on factors such as majors and degree levels.

Campus environment

Campus distribution: There are two main campuses in Gabes, and one in Medenine, south of Gabes. Among them, the Omar Khattab Campus is located in a more remote area in the south of the city, close to the city’s largest sports complex. Some facilities are shared with the university. The campus is close to the main road leading to the airport and the tourist city of Matamata, and is a popular destination for students on weekend trips; the city center campus is located in the center of Gabes and has a university cultural center.

Campus facilities: Each campus has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, etc., which provide students with good learning and research conditions. At the same time, the school also provides living service facilities such as accommodation and sports facilities to meet students' daily life needs.