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Université de Sfax

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Université de Sfax: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université de Sfax is a public university in Tunisia. It suits applicants who want to study at a state institution in Sfax and are comfortable checking programme details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a broad public institution in Sfax, but no subject areas or individual programmes are listed here. Its current programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should start with the official university website and confirm the exact programme, entry requirements, document list, and application steps with admissions. The university does not publish a detailed international admissions process here, so check whether your chosen programme has specific language, document, or deadline requirements.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Budget separately for living costs in Sfax, which will depend on housing, transport, food, and your personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it before applying. Also check visa needs, admission deadlines, document legalization or translation requirements, and whether your programme has separate conditions for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Tunisia has 19 universities, so Université de Sfax sits within a relatively compact national higher-education system. As a public university, it is one of the state options in the country, and its appeal will depend less on a published profile of fees or programmes here and more on what its own admissions office says about the course you want.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Université de Sfax

What type of university is Université de Sfax?

It is a public university.

Where is Université de Sfax located?

It is located in Sfax, Tunisia.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.uss.rnu.tn/

How many universities are in Tunisia?

There are 19 universities in Tunisia.

Overview

The University of Sfax is a university located in Sfax, Tunisia. It was founded in 1986 under the name University of the South with the purpose of covering all academic institutions in Southern Tunisia. It is divided into three universities, including the current University of Sfax, with the creation of the University of Gabes in 2003 and the University of Gafsa in 2004.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Tunisia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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