The University of Gabès (Arabic: جامعة فابس, French: Université de Gabès) is a public university located in southern Tunisia with headquarters in Gabès. The university is oriented primarily toward Information Technology and is the home of the famous Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Gabès (National Engineering School of Gabes), commonly called "ENIG." This department provides high quality engineering education, notably in Chemical Engineering.
The current rector is Dr. Jilani Ellmloumi.
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The university has two main campuses in Gabès and another major one in the city of Medenine, south of Gabès.
The largest campus of the university is in a somewhat isolated southern part of the city near Erriadh suburb. Close to this campus is the largest sport complex in Gabès where some facilities are shared with the university. The campus is very close to the main road leading to the airport and tourist city of Matamata which is a favorite destination for students' weekend trips.
This campus is in downtown Gabès and hosts the University Cultural Center.
Although the University of Gabès was formed relatively recently, it offers numerous faculties and institutes:
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The university offers the following degrees:
The university offers some postgraduate degrees: