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About
The University of Sfax is a university located in Sfax, Tunisia. It was founded in 1986 under the name University of the South with the purpose of covering all academic institutions in Southern Tunisia. It is divided into three universities, including the current University of Sfax, with the creation of the University of Gabes in 2003 and the University of Gafsa in 2004.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 27 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 33,852
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 65 : 35
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | =221 | 26.2 | 2027 |
| Polymer Science | =231 | 20.8 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | =252 | 44.9 | 2027 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =311 | 34.3 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =453 | 37.9 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =526 | 30.2 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =695 | 40.4 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =701 | 32.3 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =702 | 18.7 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =755 | 27.0 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =771 | 29.6 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =880 | 31.9 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =950 | 17.5 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =1,022 | 27.0 | 2027 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Sfax?
University of Sfax's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =908.
When was University of Sfax founded?
University of Sfax was founded in 1986.
What are the top subjects at University of Sfax?
Top subjects at University of Sfax include: Metallurgical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Polymer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering.
Where is University of Sfax located?
University of Sfax is located in Sfax, Tunisia.