About 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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- 11.3No. of students per staff(1)
- 17,667Number of FTE Students(1)
- 2%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 23%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 71 : 29Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
Subjects taught at University of Tunis
Computer science
- Computer Science
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
Arts & humanities
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
Psychology
- Psychology
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
- Geography
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
Education
- Education