Located about ten kilometers from Tunis, the capital, the University of Manouba is a public institution of higher education and scientific research distinguished by its exceptional 30-hectare campus, unique in Tunisia.
Founded in 2000, it offers a rare geographical unity, conducive to interdisciplinary exchange and complementarity between fields as diverse as the humanities, social sciences, engineering, experimental sciences, literature, and the arts.
The University of Manouba plays a leading role in the Tunisian university landscape, with 18,601 students and 1,354 faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. It houses several prestigious institutions, such as the Tunis School of Business, the Higher Institute of Accounting and Management (ISCAE), and the National School of Computer Science (ENSI), thus strengthening its national and international influence. Renowned for the quality of its teaching and its modern infrastructure, the university has established itself as a hub for research and innovation, thanks to its high-performing research facilities in diverse fields such as the humanities, biological sciences, technology, and economics. It is also actively engaged in entrepreneurship, as evidenced by its recent recognition, in July 2024, as the leading university for entrepreneurship in Africa and the MENA region.
As a member of the Union of Mediterranean Universities and the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), the University of Manouba participates in intercultural dialogue and international cooperation, thereby reinforcing its role as a major player in higher education in Tunisia. Its specialized programs, unique in the country, such as those offered by the Institute of Press and Information Sciences (IPSI), the Higher Institute of Documentation (ISD), the National Institute of Labor and Social Studies, and the Higher School of Digital Economics, illustrate its pioneering spirit and commitment to the future of education and the economy.
The Higher School of Design Sciences and Technologies (ESSTED) is also a model of the University of Manouba’s distinctive approach to education, with its commitment to design rooted in national realities and challenges, and its unique courses such as digital design, scenography, and packaging.
With a high student-to-faculty ratio and a strong interdisciplinary approach, the University of Manouba has established itself as a model of academic excellence and a driver of innovation for Tunisia and beyond.
