How to study medicine in Tunisia?

Comment etudier la medecine en Tunisie?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

4 medical faculties: Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, Sfax. Duration: 7 years (pre-clinical 2, clinical 3, internship 2) + residency (4-5 years for specialization). Admission: national exam (concours) after baccalaureate, extremely competitive (top 5% typically). Language: French (all instruction). International students: separate quota, apply through embassy. Degree: Doctorat en Medecine, recognized in francophone Africa. Cost: public ~300 TND/year. Private medical schools: Universite Libre de Tunis, 15,000-20,000 TND/year.

Version francaise

4 facultes: Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, Sfax. Duree: 7 ans + specialisation 4-5 ans. Admission: concours national (top 5%). Langue: francais. Etudiants internationaux: quota separe. Cout public: ~300 TND/an.

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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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