University of Tunis
About the University of Tunis
Basic information and contact details for the University of Tunis
The University of Tunis focuses on teaching in the arts and humanities.
It was founded in 1960 and now has 11 schools and four research institute. The teaching at the university draws on the French "Grand Ecole" model. The university only accepts a small number of students each year – in some cases 250 students - admitted on the basis of competitive examinations.
The Institute for National Heritage dates to 1885. The university's research centres have a strong regional focus including the medieval Arab and Islamic world, the history of mediterranean economies and societies and Maghreb studies.
Newer schools include the Tunis Business School, founded in 2010, and the Higher Institute for Youth Activities and Culture.
The university has developed Erasmus partnerships with a range of universties, many of which are located in France.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Tunis
- Student gender ratio
- 68 F : 32 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 2% (1)
- Students per staff
- 10.8 (1)
- Student total
- 18795 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Tunis
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Tunis
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology