Universities in Tunisia

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics · Natural Sciences

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Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MES), République Tunisienne — with quality assurance delegated to l'Instance Nationale de l'Évaluation, de l'Assurance Qualité et de l'Accréditation (IEAQA), established by Law n° 2008-19 of 25 February 2008. Universities are connected via the Réseau National Universitaire de Tunisie (RNU), the national academic computer network.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

contact@enit.tn

Founded 1968 (chartered as École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis, Tunisia's premier engineering school); today a constituent institution of Université de Tunis El Manar. Tunisia's premier public engineering school, located in Tunis (Belvédère campus). Chartered 1968 as the École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis — the country's first modern engineering institution. Originally autonomous; today a constituent institution of Université de Tunis El Manar (founded 2000) but operates with strong institutional identity. Engineering departments: civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, hydraulics and environment, applied mathematics and informatics, and information technology. Highly selective competitive admission via the Tunisian prep-class concours model (grandes écoles tradition). Note: collector recorded http:// — CC may verify TLS.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Leading private engineering school; received ministerial approval in 2003. Specialisms include computer science, telecommunications, civil, electromechanical engineering and management. Ministry-recognised. Official website widely referenced but shown here with medium confidence. Reportedly founded 2003 (per public sources). Private university in Ariana, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Law · Social Sciences · Education

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university specialising in Islamic theology and civilisation; roots trace to the historic Zaytuna Mosque. Reorganised as a modern university in 1987. Reportedly founded 1956 (per public sources). Public university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities · Medicine & Health Sciences

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

First English-speaking private university in Tunisia, based in Les Berges du Lac district. Groups the Mediterranean School of Business, Mediterranean Institute of Technology, and language/health institutes. Ministry-recognised. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Private university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Law · Arts & Humanities

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive private university; part of Honoris United Universities network since 2017. Offers engineering, health, IT, business, law and communication programmes. Ministry-recognised. Reportedly founded 2001 (per public sources). Private university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law

Accreditation

Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MES), République Tunisienne — with quality assurance delegated to l'Instance Nationale de l'Évaluation, de l'Assurance Qualité et de l'Accréditation (IEAQA), established by Law n° 2008-19 of 25 February 2008. Universities are connected via the Réseau National Universitaire de Tunisie (RNU), the national academic computer network.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

contact@ucar.tn

Phone

+216 71 749 100

Founded 1989 (chartered as Université de Tunis II, then reorganised as Université 7 Novembre à Carthage 1991, renamed Université de Carthage 2011 after the Tunisian Revolution). Major public university located in Carthage (historic archaeological site in the northern suburbs of Tunis). Founded 1989 as Université de Tunis II during the first reorganisation of Tunisian HE; renamed Université 7 Novembre à Carthage in 1991 (after the date of Ben Ali's accession). Renamed Université de Carthage in 2011 following the Tunisian Revolution (Jasmine Revolution, January 2011) and the national policy of removing Ben Ali-era names. Multi-faculty: sciences and technology of Bizerte, science Bardo, business school of Carthage, École Polytechnique de Tunisie (EPT, La Marsa), plus several engineering schools and institutes. Strong polytechnic and applied-sciences orientation.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Law

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Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MES), République Tunisienne — with quality assurance delegated to l'Instance Nationale de l'Évaluation, de l'Assurance Qualité et de l'Accréditation (IEAQA), established by Law n° 2008-19 of 25 February 2008. Universities are connected via the Réseau National Universitaire de Tunisie (RNU), the national academic computer network.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

info@uj.tn

Phone

+216 78 611 300

Founded 2003 (chartered as Université de Jendouba to serve northwestern Tunisia and provide regional balance to coastal universities). Public regional university located in Jendouba (northwestern Tunisia, near the Algerian border). Chartered 2003 to provide higher-education access to northwestern Tunisia and regional balance to the coastal-concentrated university system. Faculties: letters arts and humanities, juridical economic and management sciences, plus the École Supérieure d'Agriculture de Kef and École Supérieure des Ingénieurs de l'Équipement Rural de Medjez El Bab. Significant agricultural and rural-development focus relevant to the northwestern region. Smaller than the older Tunisian universities but plays an important access role for inland and rural students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MES), République Tunisienne — with quality assurance delegated to l'Instance Nationale de l'Évaluation, de l'Assurance Qualité et de l'Accréditation (IEAQA), established by Law n° 2008-19 of 25 February 2008. Universities are connected via the Réseau National Universitaire de Tunisie (RNU), the national academic computer network.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

info@uss.tn

Founded 1986 (chartered as Université du Sud — Sfax, served as the flagship of southern Tunisia); renamed Université de Sfax 2004 under post-reorganisation Higher Education framework. Southern Tunisia's flagship public university, located in Sfax — the country's second-largest city and economic hub on the Gulf of Gabès. Chartered 1986 as Université du Sud — Sfax to provide HE access to southern Tunisia. Renamed Université de Sfax 2004 under HE reorganisation. Multi-faculty with strengths in medicine (École de Médecine de Sfax), engineering (École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Sfax / ENIS), sciences, economics and management, letters, law, and arts. Major research output in olive-oil chemistry, petroleum engineering, and applied sciences relevant to Sfax's industrial economy. Languages: Arabic and French.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Education · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MES), République Tunisienne — with quality assurance delegated to l'Instance Nationale de l'Évaluation, de l'Assurance Qualité et de l'Accréditation (IEAQA), established by Law n° 2008-19 of 25 February 2008. Universities are connected via the Réseau National Universitaire de Tunisie (RNU), the national academic computer network.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

contact@utunis.tn

Phone

+216 71 261 272

Founded 1960 (chartered as Université de Tunis, the first university of post-independence Tunisia — independence 1956); reorganised 1986 (split into UT I/II/III) and again 2002 under the current Tunisian HE structure. Tunisia's oldest modern university, located in the capital Tunis. Chartered 1960 as the first university of post-independence Tunisia (independence 1956). Originally THE university of Tunisia; reorganised 1986 into Université de Tunis I, II, and III; further restructured in 2002 under the current Tunisian HE framework. Today comprises faculties in social and human sciences, economic sciences and management, sciences, plus several specialised institutes including ENS Tunis (École Normale Supérieure de Tunis), Institut Supérieur des Arts, and Tunis Business School. Historic centre of Tunisian academic life. Languages: Arabic and French, with growing English.

SubjectsLaw · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

One of the oldest private universities in Tunisia, founded by the Bouebdelli group. Comprehensive institution with faculties in law/economics, humanities, engineering, architecture and business. Ministry-recognised. Reportedly founded 1992 (per public sources). Private university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private Tunisian subsidiary of Paris-Dauphine University (Paris-Dauphine holds a minority stake alongside Tunisian institutions). Offers programmes in applied economics, management, mathematics/computer science, actuarial science and finance. Ministry-recognised. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Private university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

One of the oldest private higher education institutions in Tunisia; established the first private school of architecture in Tunisia (1999). Comprises Carthage School of Science and Engineering and Carthage Business School. Ministry-recognised. Reportedly founded 1993 (per public sources). Private university in La Soukra, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Business & Management · Law

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Large multidisciplinary university (formerly University of the 7th of November at Carthage); strong in engineering and applied sciences. Reportedly founded 1988 (per public sources). Public university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Business & Management · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Regional multidisciplinary university serving south-eastern Tunisia. Reportedly founded 2003 (per public sources). Public university in Gabès, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Regional multidisciplinary university in the mining basin region. Reportedly founded 2004 (per public sources). Public university in Gafsa, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Regional university in north-western Tunisia; noted for agronomy (Le Kef) and legal studies. Reportedly founded 2003 (per public sources). Public university in Jendouba, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Law · Business & Management · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Multidisciplinary university serving the central interior region. Reportedly founded 2004 (per public sources). Public university in Kairouan, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Law

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Known for computing (ENSI), journalism, letters and arts. Reportedly founded 2000 (per public sources). Public university in Manouba, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Strong in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and engineering; also created from the former University of the Centre. Reportedly founded 2004 (per public sources). Public university in Monastir, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Law

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Major research university in the south; strong in engineering, sciences and medicine. Reportedly founded 1986 (per public sources). Public university in Sfax, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Law · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive university created from the former University of the Centre. Reportedly founded 2004 (per public sources). Public university in Sousse, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Education

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Oldest modern Tunisian university; reorganised in 1988 focusing on humanities, social sciences, economics and fine arts. Reportedly founded 1960 (per public sources). Public university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Law · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive research university; includes the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and the National Engineering School of Tunis. Reportedly founded 2000 (per public sources). Public university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Education · Business & Management

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Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia — recognises and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public distance/online-learning university that supports e-learning across the national higher-education system. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Public university in Tunis, Tunisia; the Ministry of Higher Education-recognised.