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Tunisia: Scholarships

Scholarship programmes you can apply for in Tunisia and their application routes.

Scholarships

licence / master / doctorate (candidates holding at least the baccalaureate proposed by partner countries)By nomination

Tunisian government cooperation scholarship (bourse de coopération bilatérale)

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS), International Cooperation Directorate (DGCI)

Coverage
Seat in a public institution with or without a monthly scholarship; guide table (c.2020) lists monthly amounts in TND: first three licence years 120 (1,320 per academic year), master year 1 160 (1,760), master year 2 200 (2,200), engineering year 2 160 (1,760), doctorate 250 (3,000). University housing and restaurant access follow DGCI approval.
Deadline
Communicated each year to Tunisian missions abroad and embassies accredited in Tunisia; no public date.
Eligibility
Only candidates officially proposed to DGCI by their country's authorities and accepted by the departments/institutions are eligible; age limits 18-23 for first cycle depending on institution; baccalaureate with at least "Bien" for competitive fields and "Assez Bien" for others; master/PhD need a qualifying degree. Amounts are from a c.2020 guide and may have changed.
Source
licence, master (MSB) and engineering (MedTech)Via the university

SMU Foundation scholarships (Excellence, Equality, Diversity)

SMU Foundation (South Mediterranean University)

Coverage
Top-3 awards of 100%, 50% and 25% of tuition per semester for the best GPAs in each cohort per school (Excellence scholarship); Equality and Diversity types exist but terms not detailed on the page read.
Deadline
Applications were open until 31 July 2026 (past at access date)
Eligibility
Selection on academic performance, extracurricular activities, motivation, English level, limited financial resources and distance from Tunis; partner Zitouna Bank also offers student financing.
Source

What to watch for in Scholarships

  • For each scholarship, identify the route: direct, nomination or via the university?
  • Check deadlines together with the year.
  • Prepare several scholarships and a backup plan.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees.

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