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Education System Overview
In the 2015-2016 academic year, 19 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Tunisia.
Academic year: September – June
Major school holidays/breaks:
Revolution and Youth Day (January 14)
Martyrs’ Day (April 9)
Labor Day (May 1)
Ramadan (May 16-June 14, 2018)
Eid Al Fitr (June 15-17, 2018)
Republic Day (July 25)
EId Al Adha (August 21-24, 2018)
Evacuation Day (October 15)
Major exam period(s):
- December 1 – December 13
- February 23 – March 7
- End of May
Structure of the University System
Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 3 – 4 years
The language of instruction in universities: French and Arabic
Degrees offered: Since 2005–06, implementation of a new reform known as LMD: License (three years), Master’s (two-years), and Doctorate (five years).