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The Université de Monastir, established in 1991, is a prominent public institution in Tunisia, highly regarded for its robust programs in health sciences and engineering. It is particularly renowned for its Faculties of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy, alongside strong offerings in textile engineering and biotechnology. For international students, the university actively participates in various international cooperation and exchange programs, including Erasmus+, and provides support through its international relations office to facilitate integration and academic success. While instruction is primarily in French and Arabic, some advanced programs may incorporate English. A distinctive characteristic is its strong connection to the regional textile industry, offering unique practical and research opportunities.
Background
The University of Monastir (Arabic: جامعة المنستير) or UM is a Tunisian multidisciplinary university with its own financial and administrative autonomy located in Monastir, Tunisia. It was founded in 2004 following the reform of the university higher education system and is organized in 5 Faculties, 2 graduate schools and 9 institutes. Its main activities are related to higher education, learning and research in a broad sense, with the aim of decentralizing services, supervising and improving the profitability of the higher education system. With approximately 27,500 students, 2,044 lecturers and 758 administrative and support staff, the University of Monastir offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with an average graduate count of approximately 4,700 per year. It is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as 18th in the 2016 Arab Universities Regional Ranking. According to UniRank, the university ranks third in Tunisia. In 2020, the university ranked 301-400 globally and the first nationally in the "Energy Science & Engineering" field according to the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic...
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