The verdict in three sentences
A business school website in Tunis costs 45,000 to 110,000 TND excl. VAT in 2026 (about 13,000 to 32,000 EUR), delivered in 10 to 14 weeks. The two levers that lift applications are the online application form with document upload and SEO-optimised programme pages, far more than a visual redesign. Done well, the pair halves the cost per application on average, because it converts organic traffic instead of relying on paid campaigns alone.
Where a school website budget goes
The director of a 1,500-student private school often spends most of the marketing budget on Facebook and Instagram ads, then loses candidates on a generic contact form and document exchanges by email. The website must capture and qualify those candidates.
| Cost line | Scope | 2026 budget (TND excl. VAT) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery and applicant journey | Personas: school leavers, parents, masters, international | 4,000 to 9,000 | 8 % |
| Design and build | 20 to 35 templates, mobile first | 10,000 to 25,000 | 23 % |
| Programme pages (15 to 30) | Careers, fees, admission, FAQ per programme | 6,000 to 15,000 | 14 % |
| Online application | Multi-step form, document upload, tracking | 10,000 to 28,000 | 25 % |
| Bilingual FR/EN (or FR/AR) | Translation, templates, hreflang | 5,000 to 12,000 | 11 % |
| SEO and tracking | Markup, pixels, dashboard by source | 5,000 to 12,000 | 11 % |
| QA, training, launch | Testing, admissions team training | 5,000 to 9,000 | 8 % |
Online application is the heaviest line: it must handle transcripts, baccalaureate results, ID and optional application fee payment, with a dashboard for the admissions team.
Three scenarios and their recruitment impact
| Scenario | Content | Budget (TND excl. VAT) | Timeline | Expected effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refreshed showcase | Design, 15 programme pages, simple form | 45,000 to 60,000 | 10 weeks | +20 to 30 % enquiries |
| Recruitment | Application with upload, programme SEO | 60,000 to 85,000 | 12 weeks | Cost per application divided by 1.6 to 2 |
| Admissions platform | Recruitment + applicant portal, interviews, payment | 85,000 to 110,000 | 14 weeks | Cost per application divided by 2 to 2.5 |
| Annual maintenance | Updates, security, enhancements | 6,000 to 15,000 / year | Ongoing | Stability during the campaign |
| Ongoing SEO content | 4 articles/month on careers and outcomes | 1,200 to 2,500 / month | Ongoing | Growing organic traffic |
The admissions season drives the calendar. For a September intake, go-live must happen by February at the latest, ahead of the March to July search peak. A 12-week project must therefore start in November.
Programme pages, the first SEO lever
Each programme deserves a full page: careers and starting salaries, tuition fees, admission requirements, calendar, genuine alumni testimonials and FAQ. Queries like "master finance Tunis" or "private business school Tunis fees" carry strong intent. A well-structured 1,200-word page ranks within 3 to 6 months, while a 150-word listing stays invisible.
Mini case study
Sami, director of a 1,500-student private business school in Tunis, spends 120,000 TND a year on ads for 800 applications, so 150 TND per application. He picks the recruitment scenario at 75,000 TND excl. VAT. Conservative assumption: programme SEO brings 450 additional organic applications from year two, and online application cuts drop-off from 35 % to 20 %. With ad spend reduced to 90,000 TND for 650 paid applications, the total reaches 1,100 applications for 90,000 TND, about 82 TND per application, close to half. The 30,000 TND annual ad saving pays back the site in just over two years, before counting extra enrolments.
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FAQ
How much does a business school website cost in Tunis in 2026?
45,000 to 110,000 TND excl. VAT depending on scenario. A refreshed showcase starts around 45,000 TND; a full admissions platform approaches 110,000 TND.
When should we start for a September intake?
Start in November for a February launch. Admissions-related searches peak from March to July.
Is online document upload secure?
Yes if encrypted, limited to useful formats and compliant with Tunisian law 2004-63 on personal data and the INPDP. This module represents 10,000 to 28,000 TND.
How do we measure cost per application?
A dashboard links each application to its source (SEO, Facebook, Google, fairs). This tracking costs 5,000 to 12,000 TND and lets you cut channels above 150 TND per application.
Do we need an English version?
Yes to recruit students from English-speaking sub-Saharan Africa or run international programmes. Budget 5,000 to 12,000 TND.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
