Manouba, Tunisia

Manouba is home to a public university, but don't let that fool you - the bureaucracy here is a persistent headache. The National School of Computer Sciences was founded in 1984, but the higher education system can be a bureaucratic minefield for foreigners to navigate. While the university has some specialized institutes, the overall atmosphere is dry and academic, lacking the vibrancy of Tunisia's more tourist-friendly cities. This sleepy college town is best suited for students and academics who can stomach the administrative hassles.