Sustainable Education and Teaching Strategy University of Tunis El Manar (UTM)
Vision
To become a regional leader in embedding sustainability into education, research, community engagement, and vocational training, empowering students, professionals, and communities to drive sustainable development.
Introduction: Our Commitment to Sustainability in Education
The University of Tunis El Manar (UTM) is dedicated to advancing sustainability in every aspect of its educational mission. By equipping students, professionals, and communities with the knowledge and tools to address global challenges, UTM seeks to foster a culture of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic innovation.
A cornerstone of UTM’s strategy is the integration of sustainability into all academic programs, ensuring that every student gains essential insights into sustainable development principles. Furthermore, UTM offers comprehensive degree programs and vocational training opportunities that prepare individuals to lead in a sustainable future.
Key Features of UTM’s Approach
- Sustainability Modules for All Students
- Core Module: Culture of Enterprise: A mandatory PESTEL-based module for all UTM students, adapted to their respective fields of study, covering legal and ethical responsibility, sustainable entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
- Elective Modules: Students can choose from a range of sustainability-focused topics, such as renewable energy, environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and sustainable maritime management.
- Full Sustainability-Focused Degrees
- Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral programs offer in-depth training in areas like environmental sciences, climate policy, renewable energy, sustainable entrepreneurship, and maritime and aquatic sciences. These degrees prepare graduates to lead sustainability initiatives in academia, industry, and governance.
- Sustainable Maritime and Aquatic Sciences
- Recognizing the critical role of maritime and aquatic ecosystems in sustainable development, UTM offers specialized programs and modules in:
- Marine biodiversity conservation.
- Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices.
- Coastal zone management and marine pollution control.
- Policy and regulatory frameworks for maritime sustainability.
- Research and community engagement initiatives focus on combating overfishing, addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and promoting sustainable marine resource use.
- Recognizing the critical role of maritime and aquatic ecosystems in sustainable development, UTM offers specialized programs and modules in:
- Community and Vocational Training
- UTM provides tailored programs for SMEs, farmers, youth, and disadvantaged populations. These initiatives focus on green technologies, sustainable practices, and workforce development for a low-carbon economy.
- In maritime and aquatics, UTM collaborates with local fishing communities and SMEs to:
- Train on sustainable fishing techniques and marine ecosystem preservation.
- Develop aquaculture practices that are environmentally friendly and economically viable.
- Outreach and Public Engagement
- Through workshops, school programs, and community training, UTM promotes sustainability awareness and practical solutions for local and regional challenges.
- Marine-focused outreach includes educational programs for schools and local communities on marine conservation, pollution reduction, and the importance of healthy aquatic ecosystems.
By embedding these elements into its policy and strategy, UTM aims to be a catalyst for sustainable change, fostering innovation, inclusion, and resilience at local, national, and international levels.
This vision sets the foundation for UTM’s comprehensive Sustainable Education and Community Engagement Policy, outlined in the following sections.
List of our Teaching Programmes on Sustainability
Specialty | Discipline | Degree | Field | Institution |
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1. Environmental Management and Water Professions | Professional Master’s in Environmental Management and Water Professions | Professional Master’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
2. Hygiene, Safety, and Environment | Bachelor’s in Hygiene, Safety, and Security | Bachelor’s | Health Sciences, Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy | Higher School of Health Sciences and Technology of Tunis |
3. Environmental and Food Risks, Evaluation, and Prevention | Research Master’s in Biomedical Sciences | Research Master’s | Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine | Higher School of Health Sciences and Technology of Tunis |
4. Hydraulic Engineering and Environment | National Engineering Degree in Hydraulic Engineering and Environment | National Engineering Degree | Exact Sciences and Technologies | National School of Engineers of Tunis |
5. Hydraulic Modeling and Environment | Research Master’s in Hydraulics | Research Master’s | Sciences and Technologies | National School of Engineers of Tunis |
6. Quality, Management, Safety, and Environment | Bachelor’s in Life and Environmental Sciences | Bachelor’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
7. Bioresources Management and Valorization | Bachelor’s in Life and Environmental Sciences | Bachelor’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
8. Waste Treatment and Valorization | Bachelor’s in Life and Environmental Sciences | Bachelor’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
9. Plant Biotechnology | Bachelor’s in Biotechnology | Bachelor’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
10. Microbial Biotechnology | Bachelor’s in Biotechnology | Bachelor’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
11. Food Quality Control and Hygiene | Bachelor’s in Biotechnology | Bachelor’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
12. Environmental Engineering | Professional Master’s in Life and Environmental Technologies | Professional Master’s | Sciences and Technologies | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
13. Risk Management and Environmental Safety | Professional Master’s in Risk Management and Safety Sciences | Professional Master’s | Sciences and Technologies | Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis |
14. Bioresources Management and Valorization | Bachelor’s in Life and Environmental Sciences | Bachelor’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
15. Georesources and Environment | Bachelor’s in Earth Sciences | Bachelor’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
16. Biochemistry and Microbiology | Research Master’s in Molecular, Cellular, and Biotechnology | Research Master’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
17. Genetics and Immunology | Research Master’s in Molecular, Cellular, and Biotechnology | Research Master’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
18. Neurosciences and Biotechnologies | Research Master’s in Molecular, Cellular, and Biotechnology | Research Master’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
19. Plant Physiology | Research Master’s in Organism, Population, and Environmental Biology | Research Master’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
20. Functional and Evolutionary Ecology | Research Master’s in Organism, Population, and Environmental Biology | Research Master’s | Agronomic Sciences, Biotechnology, and Environment | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
21. Applied Environmental Geology | Research Master’s in Earth Sciences | Research Master’s | Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
22. Environmental Hygiene and Safety | Professional Master’s in Applied Hygiene and Safety | Professional Master’s | Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
23. Physico-Chemical Analysis and Environment | Professional Master’s in Physico-Chemical Analysis and Environment | Professional Master’s | Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
24. Geology | — | — | — | — |
25. Biology – Geology | Preparatory Program in Biology-Geology | Preparatory Program | Architecture and Scientific Preparatory Programs | Higher Institute of Medical Technology of Tunis |
26. Geological Science and Techniques | Bachelor’s in Earth Sciences | Bachelor’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
27. Biology – Geology | Preparatory Program in Biology-Geology | Preparatory Program | Architecture and Scientific Preparatory Programs | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
28. ENERGY | — | — | — | — |
29. Physics and Energy | Bachelor’s in Physics and Energy | Bachelor’s | Exact Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
30. Renewable Energies, Technology, and Applications | Professional Master’s in Renewable Energies, Technology, and Applications | Professional Master’s | Sciences and Technologies | Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Tunis |
Example of student curriculums:
INSTITUT SUPERIEUR DES SCIENCES BIOLOGIQUES APPLIQUEES DE TUNIS |
Type Diplôme:Licence Appliquée |
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FACULTÉ DES SCIENCES ECONOMIQUES ET DE GESTION DE TUNIS |
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Type Diplôme:Licence Fondamentale |
More student curriculums could be found through this link:
