Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sidi Thabet (ISBST)

The Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sidi Thabet (ISBST) is a prominent Tunisian academic and research institution affiliated with the University of Manouba. Located within the specialized BiotechPole of Sidi Thabet, the institute serves as a critical bridge between academic training and the high-tech industrial sectors of pharmacy and health. Since its inception, ISBST has established itself as a major provider of specialized human capital, offering integrated Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs designed to meet the multidisciplinary needs of the biotechnology industry.

The mission of ISBST is focused on spearheading professional and research-based education to catalyze the transition toward a knowledge-based economy in Tunisia. This mandate involves executing high-level R&D through its various research structures, notably the laboratory for Biotechnology and Valorization of Bio-Geo Resources, providing authoritative technical guidance in pharmaceutical biotechnology and environmental ecotoxicology, and acting as the primary interface for students and researchers to collaborate with the innovative startups and industrial giants hosted within the surrounding BiotechPole.