UPSAT
{{Short description|University in Tunisia}}
{{About|the university in Tunisia|the Greek satellite|UPSat}}
{{Infobox university
| name = UPSAT
| image = Logo-Blason-upsat.jpg
| caption = UPSAT Logo
| established = 2002
| type = Private
| academic_affiliations = Honoris United Universities
| country = Tunisia
| website = https://upsat.tn/
}}
UPSAT is a private higher education institution located in Tunis, Tunisia. Part of the Honoris United Universities network since 2018,{{cite web|title=Honoris United Universities enriches its network with an ultra-modern medical simulation center|url=https://www.challenges.tn/investissement/honoris-united-universities-enrichit-son-reseau-avec-un-centre-de-simulation-medicale-ultra-moderne/|date=12 November 2018|publisher=challenges.tn|accessdate=23 September 2022}}. UPSAT is also present in Sousse and Sfax.
The institute offers courses in the field of healthcare.
History
UPSAT specializes in paramedical training and has been recognized since 2002 by the Tunisian ministries of Higher Education and Health. The institution offers bachelor's and master's degrees, particularly in anesthesia, nursing, and medical radiology.
In 2019, UPSAT created a scientific day called "Pink October" dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer.
Since 2021, students have access to a career center located in Tunis,{{cite web|title=Tunisia: Central University, UPSAT, IMSET and AAC inaugurate Career Centers|url=https://www.espacemanager.com/tunisie-luniversite-centrale-upsat-imset-et-aac-inaugurent-les-career-centers.html|date=11 June 2021|publisher=espacemanager.com|accessdate=23 September 2022}}. which helps students review their CVs and prepare for job interviews.
= Partnership =
The institution partners with MSH International in Tunisia to train some of its students.{{cite web|title=Partnership signed between UPSAT and MSH International|url=https://www.ilboursa.com/marches/signature-d-un-partenariat-entre-l-upsat-et-msh-international_18988|date=30 September 2019|publisher=ilboursa.com|accessdate=23 September 2022}}.
Since 2020, students have been able to practice at the Medical Simulation Center of Tunis.{{cite web|title=A first: Honoris United Universities in Tunisia accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare|url=https://www.espacemanager.com/une-premiere-honoris-united-universities-en-tunisie-accredite-par-la-society-simulation-healthcare|date=28 October 2020|publisher=espacemanager.com|accessdate=23 September 2022}}. They train using medical equipment on mannequins and virtual reality headsets.{{cite news|title=At the Medical Simulation Center in Tunis, 2.0 mannequins take center stage|work=Le Monde|date=31 December 2020|issn=0395-2037|url=https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2020/12/31/au-centre-de-simulation-medicale-de-tunis-les-mannequins-2-0-jouent-le-premier-role_6064918_3212.html|accessdate=23 September 2022}}.
A partnership with Huawei was also announced in 2022.{{cite web|title=Huawei launches "Back to School and University" campaign|url=https://www.tunisie-tribune.com/2022/09/02/huawei-lance-sa-campagne-rentree-scolaire-et-universitaire/|date=2 September 2022|publisher=tunisie-tribune.com|accessdate=23 September 2022}}.
= Ranking =
In 2021, the Tunisian magazine Entreprises Magazine ranked the institution third in its ranking of the best healthcare schools in the country.{{cite web|title=Exclusive: 2021 ranking of the best private schools/universities in Tunisia|url=https://www.entreprises-magazine.com/exclusif-classement-2021-des-meilleures-ecoles-universites-privees-en-tunisie/|date=30 December 2021|publisher=entreprises-magazine.com|accessdate=23 September 2022}}.
See also
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References
External links
- [https://upsat.tn/ Official website]
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