Founded in 1988, the University of Carthage (UCAR) is a multidisciplinary university spread across five governorates, comprising 35 higher education institutions, including 12 under joint supervision, as well as five research centers. Through an inclusive and participatory approach aimed at coherence and performance in its institutional governance system, the University of Carthage aspires to achieve sustainable overall performance. This ambition is based on the deployment of a culture of continuous improvement, reflected in effective management practices, the strengthening of knowledge-to-innovation transformation, the valorization of scientific research, and the development of educational management that ensures high-level academic learning. In this context, the President of the University of Carthage is committed to implementing and maintaining an Integrated Management System (IMS) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, and to providing the human, technical, and financial resources necessary for its effectiveness.

Aware of its societal and environmental responsibilities, the University of Carthage is committed to:

• Protecting the environment and preventing pollution; 
• Identifying and controlling significant environmental aspects related to its teaching, research, and service activities; 
• Complying with environmental legal and regulatory obligations; 
• Gradually reducing its environmental footprint (energy, water, waste, emissions, resources); 
• Continuously improving its environmental performance; 
• Integrating sustainable development principles into its curricula, research projects, and partnerships; 
• Raising awareness and fostering responsibility among the entire university community regarding good environmental practices; 
• Supporting sustainable university initiatives and strengthening its positioning in international environmental benchmarks and rankings.

UCAR Governance

• Ensure the continuous improvement of client and beneficiary satisfaction; 
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Integrated Management System; 
• Guarantee an inclusive and collaborative research and learning environment; 
• Enhance the skills and expertise of staff while ensuring their satisfaction; 
• Promote digitalization of services for greater responsiveness and transparency. 

Education, Employability, Entrepreneurship, and Pedagogical Innovation

• Strengthen partnerships with the socio-economic environment; 
• Encourage an entrepreneurial culture and support graduate employability; 
• Develop innovative pedagogical approaches adapted to market needs; 
• Foster creativity, initiative, and social responsibility among students. 

Scientific Research and Technological Innovation

• Develop research capacities aligned with national and international priorities; 
• Strengthen technological innovation and valorize research results; 
• Increase the national and international visibility of the university; 
• Develop scientific and cultural collaborations with renowned institutions. 

University Life

• Create an innovative, inclusive, and motivating university environment; 
• Strengthen leadership, creativity, and civic engagement. 

Service to Society

• Actively contribute to knowledge transfer and skill development in service of society; 
• Promote sustainable development and the university’s social engagement. 

1. Communication and Continuous Improvement

This policy:

• Is communicated, understood, and applied at all levels of the University; 
• Is made available to relevant stakeholders; 
• Is continuously promoted among all staff and students; 
• Is periodically reviewed during management reviews, or exceptionally at the request of the University Council, to ensure its relevance, strategic adequacy, and effectiveness. 

The University of Carthage encourages the active involvement of all its collaborators and partners to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of its Integrated Management System and to achieve sustainable and responsible institutional performance.