Quick Summary
Since 1960, Université de Tunis has been one of Tunisia's prominent publics, based in Tunis. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 21000 students including 3% from outside Tunisia. The university is particularly strong in Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Business and Economics, with annual tuition of DT80/yr.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Located in the capital city, it offers diverse academic paths in humanities and management with strong heritage and cultural ties.
Subject Strengths
Arts and HumanitiesSocial SciencesBusiness and EconomicsFine Arts
Founded1960
TypePublic
Total Students21000
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Licence,Mastère,Doctorat,Diplôme d'Ingénieur
Programs
18
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
32
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance RateNot Available
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for local students is based on the national 'Baccalauréat' score and the 'Orientation' system. International students should apply through the Ministry's international cooperation office.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Tunisian Dinar
UG Tuition
DT80/yr
per year · TND
Living Cost
DT11,000/yr
per year · TND
PG Tuition
DT120/yr
per year · TND
Application Fee
$20
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
DT11,200/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TND
Scholarships AvailableNational Merit Scholarship,Erasmus+ Mobility Grants,AUF Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$600
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Licence,Mastère,Doctorat,Diplôme d'Ingénieur programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| English Language and Literature | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Design and Fine Arts | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Heritage Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,800
Average Salary After Graduation
65%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local enterprises in the service and textile sectors.
Industry Connections
Active partnerships with the Tunisian Union of IndustryTrade and Handicrafts (UTICA).
Notable Alumni
Various government ministers,Prominent Tunisian artists,Academic researchers in Arab history
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
Yes
Library Resources
Extensive collections at the National Library and individual faculty libraries.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available