Everything Tunisian students need to know about studying in the UK — IELTS requirements, visa process, scholarships, popular courses, and how to apply. Free guidance from Gangal Recruitment.
Sami completed his MSc in Computer Science at the University of Manchester after his Licence in Informatique at the Université de Tunis. He joined a Manchester tech firm and later co-founded a fintech startup operating across North Africa.
Arabic and French are official languages. IELTS 6.0–6.5 required. Many Tunisian students have strong French but need English improvement — pre-sessional courses widely available.
Visa national. Student visa fee £558. IHS £776/year. Tunisia has a growing educated middle class and well-established university system providing good preparation for UK study.
Standard requirements for UK university applications from Tunisia.
IELTS 6.0–6.5
Baccalauréat Tunisien for UG
Licence or Maîtrise for PG
Financial evidence
Grading Note: Baccalauréat Tunisien 12+/20. University Licence Mention Bien (14+/20) for UK postgraduate entry.
The UK courses most in demand among students from Tunisia.
Funding options available to students from Tunisia studying in the UK.
Chevening Scholarships
Tunisian government scholarships (MESRS)
French-language pathway then UK transfer
University merit awards
Gangal Recruitment advisors can guide you through scholarship applications — completely free.
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