| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1986 |
| Rector | Abdelwaheed Mokni |
Academic staff | 8 |
Administrative staff | 2,495 |
| Students | 48,514 |
| Location | , |
| Affiliations | UNIMED |
| Website | www.uss.rnu.tn/ |
The University of Sfax (Arabic: جامعة صفاقس French: Université de Sfax) is a university located in Sfax, Tunisia.[1] It was founded in 1986 under the name University of the South[1] with the purpose of covering all academic institutions in Southern Tunisia. It is divided into three universities, including the current University of Sfax, with the creation of the University of Gabes in 2003 and the University of Gafsa in 2004.[1]