Quick Summary
Based in Tunis, Tunisia, Université de Tunis El Manar is a public with roots dating back to 2000. Ranked #951-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32500 students including 5.2% from outside Tunisia. Known for strengths in Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked as the top university in Tunisia and a leader in North African research.
Subject Strengths
MedicineMathematicsPhysicsCivil Engineering
Founded2000
TypePublic
Total Students32500
Intl Students5.2%
Faculty Ratio10.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated HospitalsHôpital La Rabta, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Hôpital Mongi Slim, Institut Salah Azaïz
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#951-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Licence, Master, Doctorate, Engineering Diplomas, Medical Doctorates
Programs
Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Legal Sciences
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
52 laboratories and 38 research units
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
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Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for local students is based strictly on the score from the national Baccalaureate exam. International students should apply through the Ministry of Higher Education.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Tunisian Dinar
UG Tuition
DT3,700/yr
per year · TND
Living Cost
DT11,000/yr
per year · TND
PG Tuition
DT5,500/yr
per year · TND
Application Fee
$40
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
DT14,825/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TND
Scholarships AvailableGovernmental grants, Erasmus+ mobility, AUF scholarships
Avg Scholarship$800
Financial AidAvailable via the National Office of University Works (ONOU)
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Licence, Master, Doctorate, Engineering Diplomas, Medical Doctorates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$7,500
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical rotations for medical students and industrial internships for engineers.
Industry Connections
Technopark El Ghazalalocal pharmaceutical industriesand financial institutions.
Notable Alumni
Hichem Mechichi, Elyes Fakhfakh, diverse cabinet ministers and medical leaders.
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, university residences managed by ONOU.
Sports Facilities
Outdoor athletic tracks, multi-purpose gyms, and student association sport clubs.
Student Clubs
IEEE UTM, Enactus, Junior Entreprise, Arts and Culture Club.
Library Resources
University Central Library and specialized faculty libraries with access to digital scientific databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, UNIMED, agreements with French and Canadian universities.
Summer Programs
Language intensives and specialized medical summer rotations.