OOUC (OUUC) Tunisia: University Grants, Loans & Housing 2026-2027

The OOUC, often written "OUUC", is the Office des Œuvres Universitaires pour le Centre. This Tunisian public body manages student services for universities in the Centre region, notably Sousse, Monastir and Kairouan.

What services does the OOUC provide?

• University grants: financial aid awarded on social criteria.
• University loans: for students who do not qualify for a grant.
• Student housing: in public residences, with calls for new baccalaureate holders and additional rounds.
• University catering, plus cultural and sports activities.

Who is eligible?

Tunisian students enrolled in a public higher education institution within the Office's area. Grants and housing are mainly awarded based on family situation and income.

2026-2027 timeline

Applications for grants, loans and housing open at set periods every year, usually around the start of the academic year. Exact dates and additional rounds are published on the official OOUC website.

How to apply

1. Check the notices on the official OOUC website.
2. Submit your application online during the announced period.
3. Prepare the required documents, such as university enrolment and family income.
4. Follow results and appeals on the same website.

Good to know

Tunisia has several regional student service offices (North, Centre, South). Apply to the one covering your institution.