Qualified human resources

Tunisia has made sustained efforts to improve its competencies and devotes nearly 7% of the state budget to education.

• 192 higher education institutions and a virtual university
• The number of students increased 8 times with 370,000 students at the end of 2008, including 59% who were female.
• 13,000 students in high standing Western universities
• Computerization and internet connectivity of all higher education institutions
• More than 50,000 students enrolled in ICT training – representing approximately 14% of the student population
• More than 9.500 ICT graduates per annum
• More than 200 ICT training specializations within more than 50 public and private higher education institutions

The availability and the qualifications of Tunisian personnel are without doubt one of the most important criteria for investors. Local and foreign companies value the competencies, the training capacities, the qualifications and the flexibility of Tunisian youth.

The State guarantees the right to education for all children. In 2008, the education and higher education budget reached 7% of GDP.
The research budget is 1.25% of GDP.

The education system is compulsory and free until the age of 16.

• Basic education lasts nine years.
• The rate of schooling is more than 99% for 6 year old children.
• One student out of four follows training in general education or a professional training