Institut International de Technologie Sfax

Name

Institut International de Technologie Sfax

Legal name

Institut International de Technologie

Website

https://iit.tn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Technology)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Technology degree programs
• Architecture training
• Professional continuing education
• Postgraduate masters programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sfax

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: IIT generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students. National students pay fees in Tunisian Diners (DT) while international students pay in Euros. Fees vary by program level and are structured per 9-month academic period with additional registration fees.
2. International Student Fees: International students pay higher tuition rates in Euros, contributing significantly to revenue. Fee structures include registration rights and vary by program type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Institut International de Technologie Sfax is a private higher education institution offering a multi-level academic portfolio spanning a two-year preparatory cycle, three-year Licence (bachelor) degrees, five-year Filières Ingénieur (engineering degrees in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Process, and Computer Engineering), specialised Mastère programs (notably Industries 4.0), and a six-year architecture programme through its International School of Architecture (ISA), complemented by NAU Executive continuing education. Programs are internationally accredited by ASIIN (EUR-ACE and EURO-INF labels), and delivered with hands-on training via FABLAB, Moodle LMS, and international mobility through Erasmus+ partnerships with 50+ universities.

Product overview

Institut International de Technologie (IIT) Sfax is a private higher education institution established in 2012, part of the North American Private University (NAU) Group. IIT offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes across preparatory, undergraduate (Licence), master's (Mastère), and engineering degree levels, complemented by an architecture school (ISA) and continuing education (NAU Executive). The institution integrates technology-enhanced learning via Moodle LMS, hands-on fabrication through its FABLAB, and applied research via its R&D center. Engineering programmes are internationally accredited (EUR-ACE, EURO-INF by ASIIN), and the institution serves over 1,000 international students with mobility programmes including Erasmus+ and bilateral exchanges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International School of Architecture (ISA): Architecture department of IIT offering a 6-year program leading to the Diplôme National d'Architecte.
• NAU Executive

Products and services

• Cycle Préparatoire IIT Two-year preparatory cycle for engineering schools, providing a solid scientific foundation for students with baccalauréat credentials in mathematics, experimental sciences, IT, or technical fields.
• Licence (Bachelor) Programmes Three-year undergraduate technology degrees in IT and engineering specialisations including Software Engineering, Big Data & AI, Networks & Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems & IoT, Electrical Systems & Renewable Energy, Mechatronics, and Industrial Systems Management.
• Mastère Spécialisé Industries 4.0 Advanced master's programme focused on Industry 4.0 competencies including digital transformation, cybersecurity, augmented/virtual reality, IoT, Big Data, and cloud computing for smart factory environments.
• Filières Ingénieur (Engineering Degree) Programmes Five-year engineering programmes in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering (GLID/ARSI specialisations), Industrial Engineering, and Process Engineering, accredited EUR-ACE and EURO-INF by ASIIN.
• International School of Architecture (ISA) Programme Six-year architecture programme (International School of Architecture) within IIT, approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, leading to the Diplôme National d'Architecte, with practical workshops and international exposure.
• NAU Executive Formation Continue Continuing education and professional development programmes under NAU Executive, serving working professionals and enterprises with specialised training in technical and managerial domains.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% hiring rate for Génie Civil graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• NAU Group (North American Private University)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012IIT is part of the NAU Group (North American Private University), which provides the institutional framework, educational model inspired by North American approaches, and organizational support. NAU Group also includes ISB (International School of Business) and ISA (International School of Architecture).
• Partner Universities (50+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIT maintains partnerships with over 50 universities worldwide for student exchanges, bi-degree programs, Erasmus+ mobility, and international collaboration. Students can participate in mobility programs (License, Master's, Doctorate), dual-degree pathways, and international exchange agreements.
• Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIT collaborates with industry partners in curriculum development, teaching, projects, and internships. The FABLAB is equipped with industry partner involvement, and programs like Mastère Industries 4.0 are designed based on real industrial needs with strong industry involvement.
• ASIIN (Accreditation Agency)coreOthersASIIN is the German accreditation agency that granted IIT the EUR-ACE® and EURO-INF® labels for its engineering programs, enabling international recognition of graduates' qualifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESPRIT (École Supérieure Privée d'Ingénierie et de Technologies): ESPRIT is a leading private engineering school in Tunisia offering Licence, Master's, and Engineering degrees in IT, electronics, mechanical, and civil disciplines. It is a direct peer to IIT given the overlapping program mix, private tuition-based model, and competition for the same national and international engineering student pool.
• Université Centrale (Tunisia): Université Centrale is a Tunisian private higher education group offering engineering, business, and technology programs. It is a direct peer to IIT given overlapping engineering curricula, shared domestic student segments, and the same tuition-driven private university model.
• Groupe ISCAE / ISCAE Tunis: ISCAE Tunis is a private higher education group in Tunisia offering business and engineering programs with international accreditations. It is a direct peer to IIT because of similar private tuition-based model, international accreditation strategy, and competition for fee-paying students in Tunisia's private higher education market.
• Mediterranean Institute of Technology (MedTech): MedTech is a private engineering institute in Tunis focused on applied sciences and technology with strong industry partnerships and international recruitment. It is a direct peer to IIT because of similar engineering program portfolios and positioning as a private international-facing alternative to public universities.

Broad incumbents

• Higher Colleges of Technology (UAE): The Higher Colleges of Technology is the largest applied higher education institution in the UAE offering engineering, IT, and business programs with industry partnerships. It is a broad incumbent peer because of its similar applied engineering/IT focus, large international student base, and Industry 4.0-aligned curricula that compete for similar MENA-region technical students.
• Al Akhawayn University: Al Akhawayn University is a private, not-for-profit English-language university in Morocco modeled on the North American system with strong international accreditation. It is a broad incumbent peer because of its comparable North American-inspired model, similar program mix including engineering, and overlapping recruitment of North African international students.

Regional players

• ISIMS (Institut Supérieur d'Informatique et de Multimédia de Sfax): ISIMS is a public computer science and multimedia institute located in Sfax. It is a regional peer to IIT because it competes directly for the same Sfax-based engineering and computer science student pool, though it operates as a public institution with subsidized tuition.
• École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Sfax (ENIS): ENIS is a public engineering school in Sfax offering engineering degrees in mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer disciplines. It is a regional peer to IIT given shared Sfax location, overlapping engineering programs, and competition for the same regional engineering student population, though it operates as a public institution.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University: African Leadership University operates private pan-African higher education campuses (Mauritius, Rwanda) with a focus on developing African leadership and STEM talent. It is an emerging player peer to IIT because it targets similar international African students and competes for the same private, internationally accredited engineering talent pool.
• Ashesi University: Ashesi University is a private liberal arts and engineering university in Ghana with an American-style liberal education model and international accreditation focus. It is an emerging player peer to IIT given similar North American educational inspiration, engineering programs, and competition for internationally mobile African students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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