Timeline
1993 – Foundation of UAS ➨
The university was established with the vision of meeting the needs for excellence in higher education in Tunisia in the fields of engineering and economics.
2001– Approval 06/2001 ➨
Approval 06/2001 for engineering programmes
(ESIET-UAS) + technology degrees + professional master’s degrees.
Approval 06/2001 for engineering programmes
2016 – International award ➨
Distinction internationale Arch of Europe for Quality
and Technology (Gold) — Frankfurt (Allemagne), 26 juin 2016.
2018 – Certifications ➨
ISO 9001 — 6 July 2018
International Star for Leadership in Quality Award
(BID) — Paris, 1 July 2018
2022– Certifications➨
ISO 9001 (June 2022) & ISO 21001:2018 (June 2022)
European EUR-ACE accreditation (June 2022) for
engineering programmes
2025 – Certifications
Renewal of ISO 9001 and ISO
21001:2018 certifications for 3 years
A history of excellence and innovation
The Arab University of Science was built around a simple ambition: to establish a major Tunisian academic institution, rooted locally but open globally. Since its foundation, UAS has followed a structured growth path, driven by educational innovation, academic excellence, and social commitment.
An institution in movement
More than fifteen years after its creation, UAS remains faithful to its mission: to train responsible leaders at the crossroads of knowledge, performance, and innovation. Its evolution is part of a coherent project: to support global transformation through education. Each stage of its development reflects a constant commitment to excellence, respect for students, and social impact.
