Top Public Universities in Tunisia
2026 Tunisian Public University Ranking New
What are the top public Universities in Tunisia? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 13 public Tunisian higher education institutions ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Tunisia.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Top Public Universities in Tunisia
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Université de Tunis El Manar | Tunis |
| 3 | Université de Sfax | Sfax |
| 4 | Université de Carthage | Tunis |
| 6 | Université de Monastir | Monastir |
| 7 | Université de la Manouba | Manouba |
| 9 | Université de Sousse | Sousse |
| 10 | Université de Tunis | Tunis |
| 12 | Université de Gabès | Gabès |
| 14 | Université de Jendouba | Jendouba |
| 15 | Université de Gafsa | Gafsa |
| 16 | Université Ez-Zitouna | Tunis |
| 19 | Université de Kairouan | Kairouan |
| 38 | Instituts Supérieurs des Etudes Technologiques | Tunis |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public universities are there in Tunisia?
There are 13 officially chartered, licensed or accredited public Tunisian higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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