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Rethinking Higher Computer Science Education in the Age of AI: Insights from Students in Tunisia

Denis Gillet
2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the future of computer science programs in higher education in North Africa in the age of AI. The main objective is to identify expectations of students enrolled in a bachelor program in computer systems development regarding curriculum reform, with a focus on the professions of tomorrow. Through a survey, 170 responses were collected from final-year bachelor students in Tunisia regarding the changes they would make to their program if they were responsible for their university educational policy in 2026. The results were classified into three key categories: a shift to more interactive teaching methodologies, the addition of new subjects centered on AI, and the development of new educational modalities. These findings confirm the urgent need for program reforms aligned with the current and fast AI revolution, especially in computer science.

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Denis Gillet
2026

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/5adc9267-436a-466a-b79d-5643ae4c2e59

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