Taiz University (جامعة تعز) is a government university in Taiz, Yemen, overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It began in 1985–86 as a branch of the College of Education of Sana’a University and became independent in 1994–95, according to its own history page.[1]
Its Arabic home page lists eight faculties plus the Al-Turbah and Al-Mukhlaf branches.[2] A QS World University Rankings 2027 placement could not be confirmed; Wikipedia reports a 1001–1200 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.[3] No tuition amounts are published on the pages we read.[4]
Key facts
| Official name | Taiz University (جامعة تعز)[2] |
| Location | Taiz, Yemen (no street address on the pages we read; the website links a map)[1] |
| Type | Government university under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research[1] |
| Origin | Branch of the College of Education of Sana’a University, 1985–86[1] |
| Independence | Independent university in 1994–95 (university’s history page)[1] |
| Founding date per Wikipedia | 19 April 1993, opened 11 October 1995[3] |
| Faculties (home page) | Administrative Sciences; Languages and Translation; Medicine and Health Sciences; Al-Saeed Engineering and IT; Law; Education; Arts; Applied Sciences[2] |
| Branches | Al-Turbah branch; Faculty of Education at Al-Mukhlaf[1] |
| Students | Not stated; a “University in Numbers” link on the site shows no figures[2] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed[2] |
| Other rankings (as listed by Wikipedia) | THE World University Rankings 2026: 1001–1200 · QS Arab Region 2026: 181–190[3] |
| Language of teaching | Not stated; the website is in Arabic with an English version[4] |
| Tuition | No amounts published; a private-expense (self-financed) system exists for some programmes[4] |
| Official website | taiz.edu.ye |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 7 November 2026.
About Taiz University
Taiz University is a government university in the city of Taiz. Its own “Location and History” page (dated 12 December 2024) says it started in 1985–86 as a branch of the College of Education of Sana’a University and became an independent university in 1994–95.[1]
Wikipedia gives a different date set: founded 19 April 1993 and opened 11 October 1995. It also says the Faculty of Applied Sciences was established in 1990–91 as an affiliate of Sana’a University.[3] The sources therefore differ on the founding date, and our table cell shows both the 1993 and the 1994–95 dates.
How is Taiz University ranked?
We could not confirm a placement in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published 18 June 2026). QS publishes it at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access.[2]
The Wikipedia article on Taiz University lists the following results; we have not checked them against the ranking publishers: THE World University Rankings 2026 in the 1001–1200 band, THE Impact Rankings 2025 in the 301–400 band (SDG 16), QS Arab Region 2026 at 181–190, THE Arab University Rankings 2026 at 126–150, and EduRank 2025 as first in Taiz Governorate.[3] Rankings differ by publisher and year. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Taiz University?
The Arabic home page lists these faculties:[2]
- Administrative Sciences
- Languages and Translation
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Al-Saeed Faculty of Engineering and IT
- Law, Education, Arts and Applied Sciences
It also lists the Al-Turbah branch and the Faculty of Education at Al-Mukhlaf.[2] Wikipedia says the university “consists of eight colleges and five science centres”.[3] We did not read a programme catalogue.
How much does Taiz University cost?
The pages we read give no fee amounts. The website mentions parallel and private-expense (self-financed) programmes, and a notice of 23 May 2026 announces online registration for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences under the private tuition system for 2026/2027, without stating an amount.[4] Contact the university for current fees.
How do you apply to Taiz University?
The English news list says that a unified electronic registration and admission process was launched for 2026/2027 on 9 April 2026.[4] The website has pages for admission requirements, application and admission, and international students, as well as coordination pages; we did not read their content.[4]
We give no deadlines because they change each year. Check the admission section of the university website.
Which language do you need?
The pages we read do not state the language of instruction or a language requirement. The website is mainly in Arabic, with an English version.[4] Ask the faculty which language your programme uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taiz University founded?
Is Taiz University public or private?
What are the tuition fees at Taiz University?
No amounts are published on the pages we read.[4]
What is Taiz University’s ranking?
A QS World University Rankings 2027 placement could not be confirmed. Wikipedia lists the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 in the 1001–1200 band.[3]
Where can I find the English website?
An English version is linked from the header of the home page, at taiz.edu.ye/en.[4]
More about studying in Yemen
- Yemen: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Yemen
Sources
[1] Taiz University: Location and History (page dated 12 Dec 2024)
[2] Taiz University: official home page (Arabic) (page without a date; lists 2026/2027 admission results)
[3] Wikipedia: Taiz University (also source of the ranking list; not checked against the publishers) (page without a date; read 7 Nov 2026)
[4] Taiz University: official home page (English) (page without a date; news notices dated April–May 2026)
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