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University of Sfax

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Overview

Université de Sfax (University of Sfax, جامعة صفاقس) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Sfax, Tunisia. Founded in 1986, Université de Sfax (US) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie. US provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 40-year-old Tunisian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 0-9%. This makes it an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. US also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Sfax's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Sfax's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Sfax' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Sfax's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (English) University of Sfax
Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة صفاقس
Acronym US
Founded 1986
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Location

Address Route de l'aéroport km 0.5
Sfax
3029 Sfax
Tunisia
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University of Sfax Phone Number 74 240 678
University of Sfax Fax Number 74 240 913
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University of Sfax's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Sfax is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1986


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Université de Sfax's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Sfax as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Sfax Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Sfax is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Sfax's academic range and degree level offering.



Université de Sfax: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Sfax Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Sfax Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Sfax categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Sfax.



University of Sfax: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Sfax Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Sfax website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Sfax Admission Info


University of Sfax's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Sfax is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Sfax's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Sfax has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Sfax's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Sfax's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Sfax has more than 500 international students.


University of Sfax's Admission Office Admission Office

Road of Aeroport Km 0.5
Sfax 3029
74 244423


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Sfax's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Sfax Size and Profile


University of Sfax's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of SfaxThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Sfax's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Sfax's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


University of Sfax's Control Type Control Type

University of Sfax is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Sfax's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Sfax is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Sfax's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Sfax's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Sfax's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Sfax adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Sfax's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Sfax is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Sfax Facilities


University of Sfax's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Sfax's Library


University of Sfax's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Sfax's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Sfax's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Sfax Services


University of Sfax's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Sfax's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Sfax's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Sfax's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Sfax's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Sfax Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Université de Sfax consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Université de Sfax
  • National Engineering School of Sfax
  • Commercial High School of Sfax
  • High School for health sciences and technics
  • Faculty of Medicine of Sfax
  • Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax
  • Faculty of Letters and Humanities of Sfax
  • Sfax Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Sciences of Sfax
  • Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax
  • Institute of high commercial study in Sfax
  • Higher Institute of business administration of Sfax
  • Higher Institute of Art and Crafts of Sfax
  • Higher Institute of Electronics and Communications
  • Higher Institute of Computer and Multimedia of Sfax
  • Higher Institute of Industrial management of Sfax
  • Higher institute of music of Sfax
  • Preparatory Engineering Institute
  • Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax
  • Higher Institute of nursing science of Sfax
  • Institute Zitouna of Sfax

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Sfax Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Sfax public or private?

University of Sfax is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Sfax profit or non-profit?

University of Sfax is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Sfax in terms of enrollment?

University of SfaxThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Sfax in terms of academic staff?

University of Sfax's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is University of Sfax a coeducational institution?

University of Sfax is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Sfax use?

University of Sfax adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Sfax affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Sfax admit international students?

Yes. University of Sfax has more than 500 international students.

What is University of Sfax's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Sfax's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Sfax US?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Sfax US located?

University of Sfax is located in Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia. Address: Route de l'aéroport km 0.5.

Is University of Sfax US accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Sfax is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie (since 1986).

Does University of Sfax offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Sfax offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Sfax have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Sfax provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Sfax have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Sfax offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Sfax offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Sfax offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Sfax have an institutional hospital?

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