University of Tunis El Manar

What University of Tunis El Manar does

University of Tunis El Manar (UTM) is a public higher education and research institution established in 1987 under Tunisian Law 87-83 and renamed to its current designation by decree 2000-2826 of 27 November 2000. It operates as a public administrative establishment (établissement public à caractère administratif) under the supervision of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and is the largest university complex in Tunisia, comprising 15 establishments: 4 faculties, 9 institutes, and 2 schools, anchored on the El Manar campus in Tunis with a central administration at Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached and an annex office for buildings and equipment. UTM delivers pluridisciplinary training through the LMD system (Licence, Mastère, Doctorat), engineering diplomas, preparatory cycles, habilitation, continuing education, and leadership programs, supported by 5 doctoral schools and the highest number of research structures at the national level, including Institut Pasteur de Tunis and two UNESCO Chairs (Mathematics and Development; Copyright and Related Rights).

Its core technology stack is centered on a university-wide Google for Education deployment (GSuite) extended across all 15 establishments for students, researchers, and administrative staff, complemented by specialized in-house digital platforms: a distance learning platform (Enseignement à Distance / EAD), an online doctoral thesis admissions and management system (THESES UTM), a Master's admission platform (MASTERE UTM), a student transfer and reorientation system (University Mutation System), an anti-plagiarism service, and the PUIT (Pôle Universitaire Innovation & Technologie) innovation and technology transfer hub with its associated BuTT unit. The university maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis accreditation, and EUR-ACE accreditation for all 9 ENIT engineering diplomas, and participates in Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020 research consortia (DIRASA, SAGESSE, DIREMED, MAYA, MIGRANTS) alongside approximately 65 international cooperation agreements spanning France, Italy, the USA, China, Japan, the UAE, Morocco, and Algeria.

The business model is that of a state-funded public university: tuition and operations are financed by the Tunisian government, with no private ownership, no public ticker, and no disclosed revenue or fees. Customer segments are Tunisian domestic students across the LMD and engineering cycles, international students (notably from African and Arab countries and through Erasmus+), researchers and faculty, and continuing education participants; international and domestic student recruitment runs through the national Baccalaureate-based orientation system, national engineering entrance competitions, and direct admission. Go-to-market relies on the official website (utm.rnu.tn), rankings participation, academic events, and the 65+ institutional partnerships, with no commercial sales motion and no pricing transparency for international or continuing education fees.

Name

University of Tunis El Manar

Legal name

Université de Tunis El Manar

Website

https://utm.rnu.tn

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

University of Tunis El Manar is Tunisia's largest public university, operating 15 faculties, institutes, and schools in Tunis under the Ministry of Higher Education to deliver LMD degrees, engineering diplomas, doctoral training, and research across science, medicine, law, economics, and humanities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH), Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University degree courses
• Engineering education programs
• Medical training programs
• Research and innovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunis

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

University of Tunis El Manar is a public Tunisian university delivering higher education and research programs through 15 constituent establishments (4 faculties, 9 institutes, and 2 schools). It offers Licence, Master's, and Doctoral (LMD) degrees across sciences, engineering, medicine, law, economics, humanities, and languages, supported by digital platforms for distance learning, thesis management, and admissions. The institution also operates an innovation and technology hub (PUIT) supporting entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and industry partnerships.

Product overview

University of Tunis El Manar is a public university offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem across 15 establishments (4 faculties, 9 institutes, and 2 schools). The university provides traditional degree programs through the LMD system (Licence, Mastère, Doctorat), along with digital platforms including UTM Google For Education for collaborative learning, distance learning (EAD) for remote education, and specialized platforms for thesis management (THESES UTM), master's admissions (MASTERE UTM), and student transfers (Mutation System). The university also operates PUIT (Innovation & Technology Pole) for entrepreneurship and technology transfer, supported by research structures like BuTT (Technology Transfer Unit). The portfolio includes preparatory cycles, engineering diplomas, continuing education, and international mobility programs through Erasmus+ and H2020 projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licence Programs (LMD Bachelor Degrees)
• Master's Programs (Mastère)
• Doctoral Programs (Doctorat) Third-cycle doctoral degree programs managed through the THESES UTM online platform, spanning five doctoral schools and various disciplines including mathematics, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, and humanities. For researchers and advanced students pursuing a doctorate.
• Diplôme National d'Ingénieur (Engineering Diploma) National engineering degree programs delivered primarily through ENIT (Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis), all 9 of which hold EUR-ACE European accreditation. For students entering via the national engineering entrance competition.
• Cycle Préparatoire (Preparatory Cycle) Two-year preparatory cycle offered through IPEIM (Institut Préparatoire aux Etudes d'Ingénieurs El Manar) to prepare students for engineering studies and competitive entrance examinations. For high-school graduates targeting engineering tracks.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing professional development and vocational training programs offered to working professionals seeking to update skills, earn certifications, and advance their careers.
• Enseignement à Distance (Distance Learning) Remote education program delivered through the EAD (Enseignement à Distance) online platform, supporting the LMD system for students unable to attend in-person classes. For learners needing flexible access to UTM's academic programs.
• Leadership and Quality Training Program Specialized training program in leadership and quality improvement, offered as part of UTM's continuing education portfolio for professionals and institutional leaders.
• PUIT - Pôle Universitaire Innovation & Technologie University innovation and technology hub supporting entrepreneurship, technology transfer, spin-offs, and industry partnerships. Operated as part of UTM's research and innovation infrastructure.
• Habilitation Universitaire Advanced academic qualification program for senior faculty members to qualify for full professorship at UTM and equivalent institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Université des Patients-Sorbonne Université (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2025Partnership focused on patient-related academic programs and healthcare education
• Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 20245-year cooperation agreement for engineering education collaboration
• Université de Tsukuba (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 20245-year cooperation with leading Japanese research university
• Université de Toulon (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 20245-year partnership for academic exchange and research
• Université Sorbonne Paris Nord (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2024Major cooperation agreement with French university for student mobility, joint research, and academic exchanges. Part of approximately 65 international framework agreements.
• Ecole Supérieure en Ingénierie Electrique et Energétique d'Oran (Algeria)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2023Cooperation agreement for student exchange, research collaboration, and joint academic programs between UTM and Algerian engineering school
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2023Renewed 5-year cooperation agreement for academic exchange and research collaboration
• University of Batna 2 (Algeria)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023Academic cooperation in research and teaching between the two institutions
• L'Ecole Centrale Casablanca (Morocco)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023Partnership with leading Moroccan engineering school
• Northeastern University (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2022Cooperation with leading Chinese research university
• University of Ajman (UAE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2022Partnership convention signed for academic cooperation and student exchange
• University of Ajman (UAE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2022Partnership convention signed between UTM and University of Ajman for academic cooperation
• Le Mans Université (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2022Renewed 5-year cooperation agreement for student and faculty exchanges
• Aix Marseille Université (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 20225-year cooperation agreement for academic exchange
• Ecole Polytechnique de Milan (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2022Cooperation with prestigious Italian engineering school for research and student exchange
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 20205-year cooperation agreement with prestigious American research university in power and energy
• Erasmus+ Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program enabling student and faculty exchanges with EU universities including University of Rouen and Tallinn University of Technology
• EU Research Projects (H2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Horizon 2020 research framework programs including DIRASA, SAGESSE, DIREMED, MAYA, and MIGRANTS projects
• WE4LEAD Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project on gender studies with participation in ICGS 2025 conference and TETHYS network assembly
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo UNESCO chairs: Chair for Mathematics and Development, Chair for Copyright and Related Rights

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Politecnico di Milano: Italian engineering partner university with core cooperation agreement; world-class engineering school with comparable engineering diploma structure, providing benchmarking for ENIT's EUR-ACE-accredited programs.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: Major French partner university with renewed 5-year cooperation agreement; offers overlapping humanities, law, and economics programs and serves as both a model and a competitor for cross-border student recruitment in francophone markets.
• Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse: French engineering grande école with active 5-year cooperation agreement; comparable in engineering diploma scope and EUR-ACE credentials, and a benchmark for ENIT's international positioning.
• Aix Marseille Université: Large French research university with active 5-year cooperation agreement; comparable in multidisciplinary research output and Erasmus+ partnership footprint, and a destination for outgoing UTM students.

Regional players

• Mohammed V University (Rabat): Leading Moroccan public university with comparable scale and pluridisciplinary program mix; serves the same regional market for francophone higher education in the Maghreb and competes for international students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Université d'Alger 1: Leading Algerian public university operating in the same francophone North African higher-education market; competes for students from Sub-Saharan Africa and offers overlapping engineering and science programs.
• Cairo University: Egypt's largest public university with similar scale (multiple faculties, large research output) and public funding model; regional peer for North African higher-education positioning and a comparable UNESCO Chair host.

Direct peers

• Université de Carthage: Tunisian public university offering similar pluridisciplinary programs (engineering, sciences, economics, law) with comparable LMD structure and government funding model; direct domestic competitor for students and research funding.
• Université de Tunis El Manar (historical) / Université de Tunis: The original Université de Tunis, from which several modern Tunisian public universities (including UTM) were created; shares faculty, history, and the same national orientation system for student intake.
• Université de Manouba: Tunisian public university with comparable scale across multiple establishments, sharing the same LMD system and government funding model; competes for the same national student pool and research grants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries17 records

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