Why choose UPSAT
Choose UPSAT
1 Accredited and recognized diplomas
UPSAT is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and by the Ministry of Health. It has adopted the BMD system since the beginning of the 2010 school year. UPSAT selects its students from amongholders of the Baccalaureate diploma and the diplomas it awards are recognized on an equivalent basis.
2 Opening up internationally
In joining “Honoris”, the first pan-African network of private universities, UPSAT is taking on an international dimension that grants it the means to maintain its focus on excellence.
The teaching at UPSAT includes seminars and workshops led by foreign lecturers, internships in France through partnership agreements with university hospitals. The opportunity to work in Germany and England is also open to our graduates.
3 Honoris 21st century skills
Based on research and with input from numerous employers, this educational programme has been designed by the Honoris Academic Council in partnership with CrossKnowledge and Le Wagon to equip students with the skills most in demand by employers.
This fully online programme is mandatory for all students in the network, ensuring that they enter the workplace with the skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.
4 The acquisition of rewarding skills
UPSAT prepares its students for working life by equipping them with the 21st century skills required for their jobs and prepares them for rapid integration into the job market through complementary training in :
- Soft skills (personal development, behavioural intelligence, collaboration)
- Languages (English certification, German certification)
Communication (stress management, public speaking, critical thinking) - Entrepreneurship (Becoming a health tech startup)
- Coding (Python)
5 Qualified teaching staff
The teaching staff of our establishments is made up of a majority of university-hospital professors of magisterial rank, including heads of department in the various specialities.
Practical training is provided by experienced paramedical professionals who bring their experience and practical know-how to prepare graduates for the socio-professional environment.
6 Innovative teaching models and approaches
UPSAT adopts an evolutionary pedagogical approach through the use of innovative digital solutions to ensure continuity of learning during health crises:
- MS Office 365 and Teams: Videoconferences, Forums and Webinars,
- Blended learning: our classrooms are equipped to ensure blended learning
- Adaptive Learning: Upsat is developing in collaboration with Area9 an adaptive learning platform powered by artificial intelligence
7 Learning through medical simulation
UPSAT has the Medical Simulation Center of the Honoris network.
This ASSH-accredited centre is equipped with technology that allows for hands-on learning on high-fidelity mannequins and near-real-life scenarios.
Visit the Honoris Medical Simulation Center website: https://www.honorismedicalsimulation.net/
8 Modern and functional teaching spaces
UPSAT offers its students a modern infrastructure that encourages collective and collaborative intelligence:
- Amphitheatres and rooms equipped with technological teaching aids
- Specialised practical laboratories
- British Council accredited computer laboratory
9 Clinical placements from the first year
Our students benefit very early from a professional situation in the University Hospital Centres and clinics linked to our establishments by conventions.
UPSAT has agreements with all the university hospitals in Tunisia to allow internships in various specialized fields.
UPSAT ensures a close supervision thanks to qualified professional supervisors.
A department dedicated to internships and PFE.
10 Rewarding student life
UPSAT offers its students a modern infrastructure that encourages collective and collaborative intelligence:
- Amphitheatres and rooms equipped with technological teaching aids
- Specialised practical laboratories
- British Council accredited computer laboratory
11 Digital Student Experience
Our students benefit very early from a professional situation in the University Hospital Centres and clinics linked to our establishments by conventions.
UPSAT offers its students a unique digital experience through a suite of free solutions valid for life.
These solutions provide access to useful and necessary services and information for the smooth running of studies and professional integration.
12 Diplomas registered on the Blockchain
- UPSAT diplomas are BLOCKCHAIN certified
- All graduates have unlimited access to their diplomas from anywhere in the world.
- Sharing their diplomas on Linkedin and on their CVs via QR code
- Blockchain certification guarantees the authenticity of the diploma for employers
- UPSAT chooses the most innovative solutions for the benefit of its students and graduates
13 Employability
UPSAT has a dynamic employability department and a Career Center
Mission: To maximise the ability of graduates to find and keep a job
ROLES
- Strengthen the partnership with recruiters in Tunisia and abroad
- Coaching students in the preparation of CVs and job interviews
- Collect and publish job advertisements on the UPSAT Career Center platform
- Organising recruitment days and webinars
14 Qualified and responsive administrative team
Academics and experts with a proven track record in higher education and health. Their mission is to welcome, advise and accompany the student throughout his or her journey.
UPSAT is a team that respects the code of ethics, universal values, discipline, respect and collaborative work.
UPSAT, more than a team, is a family!
15 Accreditation
UPSAT has opted for global recognition, an accreditation process is underway for its institutions and the nursing stream is being developed…