Legal Framework

The University of Monastir was created by Decree No. 2102-of the year 2004, dated September 2, 2004

Creation

Established in 2004 as part of a series of reforms being made to university education, the University of Monastir is today a major university in Tunisia and it plays a central role in preparing future generations for high-ranking positions in a wide range of fields. Made up of two schools, five faculties and nine institutes, the university is situated in both the touristic city of Monastir as well as the fishing town of Mahdia, and the university-led institutions strive to make a contribution to the societies of the region.