Study Abroad Programs in Tunisia

Studying abroad in Tunisia will give you an experience to remember, with its festivals full of music and dance, history and art museums, and, of course, the food (seafood fah dayz). Tunisia has been home to different empires and colonizers including the French, Ottoman, and Roman, and each of these major influences helped establish the melting pot that is contemporary Tunisian culture. What Tunisia lacks in size it makes up for what it can offer in its rich culture and history. Before deciding on your study abroad program, consider which programs are best for you based on its academic and social factors.

The academic and cultural center of Tunisia is its cosmopolitan capital and largest city, Tunis. Sitting on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Tunis is an impressive example of traditional and modern art and architecture. This type of influence, primarily French, has impacted much of the education system in Tunisia. While there are numerous universities across the country, they are primarily in Tunis, such as Tunis University and Tunis El Manar University. The Tunisian education system has increasingly been supported by the government, allowing for university enrollment to triple over the last ten years.

There are limited study abroad options in locations outside of Tunis. Luckily, due in part to its smaller size, you would still have the chance to see the rest of the country (Hint! weekend trips to incredible ancient sights have yet to be considered a bad idea).