You are not Tunisian and you wish to integrate the UAS? This guide, which is addressed to you, contains practical information to allow you a good integration in Tunisia and a successful study stay at UAS.
By choosing to study in Tunisia, you will benefit from a very pleasant quality of life combining a relatively low cost, a very pleasant climate, a developed infrastructure and a quality of education recognized abroad.
By choosing the UAS, you are choosing a school whose main concern is to meet the demand of the labor market and which gives itself the means to do so.
By choosing UAS, you are choosing a high quality education, internationally oriented, based on innovation, offering its students state-of-the-art technologies and placing great importance on the student and his personal development.
By choosing the UAS, you choose a training which, in addition to technical skills, prepares you for life in the company, thus offering you the greatest chances of employability.
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Is considered international student any person registered at the University and who does not have the status of Tunisian citizen or permanent resident within the meaning of the law on immigration.
Such a student must hold a valid passport and an entry visa upon arrival at the University. Since the visa is not required for nationals of certain foreign countries, it is useful to inquire at the Tunisian Consulate in your country of origin or, failing that, in a neighboring country with a Tunisian representation.
The documents to be provided for the visa application are as follows:
– 2 passport photographs
– 3 visa forms provided by the Tunisian Consulate,
– photocopy of the first 3 pages of your passport
– photocopy of the registration certificate and payment receipt.
NB: The delays to obtain the visa can be long and vary according to your country of residence. It is therefore important to take steps as soon as you have received your final registration from the UAS.
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When should you arrive?
It is strongly advised to arrive at least one week before the start of the course in order to find accommodation and familiarize yourself with your new environment.
For more information on the dates of the start of the academic year, please consult our website at www.uas.ens.tn
What to plan for as finance?
UAS does not have a loan or scholarship program for foreign students.
Foreign candidates who wish to pursue studies in Tunisia must ensure, before leaving their country, that they have sufficient financial resources for their studies. Proof of sufficient funds must also be presented to the Tunisian authorities to obtain the necessary residence permits.
Although it is difficult to accurately assess a student's budget, the following table presents an estimate of annual fees, not including tuition.
What climate and what clothes to expect?
Tunisia enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Winters are rather mild with some cool and rainy days. It is however necessary to provide warm clothes, more adapted to the fight against humidity than to the fight against the cold.
Summers are dry, often very hot and sometimes last until the end of October. It is therefore necessary to bring summer clothes, preferably cotton.
Average temperatures: in winter: 10°C to 18°C – in summer: 25°C to 35°C
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Arrival in Tunis takes place at Tunis-Carthage Airport located about 30 minutes from the University.
There, you will have to present to the authorities of the border police, your passport, your study visa, your certificate of registration at the University and possibly proof of sufficient financial resources (certificate of scholarship or any other document charge).
Reception at the airport
The University will meet you at the airport. You should let us know your arrival date at least 48 hours in advance.
Welcome to the University
You must present to the Education Department of the UAS, as soon as you arrive in Tunis, to submit certified copies of all documents previously sent by fax or email and present the originals of your documents.
Documents to be submitted:
– The original admission documents if your request was made by fax or via the internet,
– A copy of the first pages of your passport,
– The copy of the entry visa on Tunisian territory and thereafter during any renewal,
-Copy of your health insurance certificate. If you have not taken out insurance in your country of origin, you must pay the costs of medical coverage upon your arrival.
You will be able to meet the staff of the "Service des Etudiants Etrangers" and obtain information that will facilitate your installation and integration.
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Many university hostels are located near the university, which allows you, if you wish, to reside in nearby neighborhoods. The University can also help you find accommodation.
Renting an apartment
There are several types of accommodation whose price varies according to the neighborhood and the size of the apartment:
– The generally furnished studio including a room, a kitchenette and a bathroom: monthly rent of 400 to 500 dinars*
– The apartment consisting of two, three or four rooms, bathrooms, kitchen. It is rarely furnished and can be shared by several people: monthly rent between 400 and 600 dinars* the more spacious villa: rent between 600 and 800 dinars*
In addition to the monthly rental price, there are often electricity and heating costs and, of course, telephone costs.
The rental of accommodation is accompanied by the signing of a lease which binds the tenant to the owner. This lease, which explains the rights and obligations of the tenant, generally lasts one year. This document with legalized signature at the Town Hall (Municipality) may be required to obtain your residence permit.
Home accommodation
If you plan early enough, it is possible to reserve rooms in a private home even before your arrival. From around 50€ / bed / month.
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The monetary unit in Tunisia is the dinar. The dinar is not convertible. A dinar is worth about 0.33 euro.
When you arrive in Tunis, you can change the currencies in your possession at the banks located in the airport (counters open 7 days a week) or at the banks in town.
Fund transfers
One of the ways to receive funds in Tunisia is to make bank transfers to a bank in the city of Tunis in an account opened in your name.
Major foreign banks have Tunisian banking correspondents where you can receive funds.
However, the transfer by bank transfer being quite long (several weeks), it is therefore advisable to bring with you, in the form of cash or traveler's checks, a sufficient sum to cover your expenses for two months.
The transfer by Western Union is faster but more expensive.
Open a bank account
To open a bank account, you must go to the branch of the bank you have chosen with the following documents:
– Photocopy of the first page of your passport.
– A copy of your university registration certificate, student card or a copy of your permanent or temporary residence permit.
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The residence permit is a compulsory document to be requested as soon as you arrive in Tunis and this, within a period not exceeding one month of stay on Tunisian territory.
Documents to provide:
– The certificate of registration at the university as well as the receipt for payment of your tuition fees
– The rental contract / or in the case where you are staying in a hostel: a certificate of residence
- 2 passport photos
– 2 tax stamps of 10 DT to be acquired from the Revenue Department
– A proof of bank resources and / or a certificate of support
– Proof of health/accident insurance
The residence permit is issued only after 2 or 3 months from the date of submission of the application. It will be valid until September 30 of the year) and renewable each year. In the meantime, the police station will issue you a temporary card which allows you to be in a regular situation throughout Tunisian territory.
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social service
The University provides you with a medical service that watches over your health and ensures the management and development of preventive medicine (vaccinations, medical visits, etc.).
The food
University restaurants
University students have access to state-run university restaurants. The price of the meal is very low (200 millimes = 0,10 euro).
Other places to eat
At the university, a cafeteria is available to students.
In addition, near the University, there are many small restaurants, cafeterias, pizzerias which offer a whole range of dishes at very affordable prices.
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