University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania • Founded 1961 • World Rank #3714
Overview
Founded in 1970, the University of Dar es Salaam is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dar es Salaam (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).
This institution also has a branch campus in Iringa. Officially recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is a very large-sized coeducational Tanzanian higher education institution.
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 54-year-old Tanzanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Tanzanian higher education organization a moderately selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
The numbers below cover the academic side of University of Dar es Salaam. Academic calendar conventions vary — semester, trimester, or quarter systems each carry different teaching rhythms.
Degrees
The Bachelor in Architecture is a 5 yr programme. Also MBA; Specialised Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL)
Bachelor's 106 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Adult Education
- Advertising and Publicity
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Equipment
- Anthropology
- Apiculture
- Applied Chemistry
- Aquaculture
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Banking
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Business Education
- Business and Commerce
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Community Development
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Crop Production
- Cultural Studies
- Design
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Film
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Law
- Library Science
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Military Science
- Mining Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Police Studies
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Production Engineering
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Swahili
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Textile Design
- Textile Technology
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Wildlife
- Zoology
Master's 110 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Apiculture
- Aquaculture
- Archaeology
- Archiving
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Community Development
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Crop Production
- Curriculum
- Data Processing
- Demography and Population
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Ethics
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fiscal Law
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- Government
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial and Production Economics
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Business
- International Law
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Mining Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Native Language Education
- Natural Resources
- Peace and Disarmament
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Power Engineering
- Private Law
- Production Engineering
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Road Engineering
- Sanitary Engineering
- Science Education
- Social Policy
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Sports
- Statistics
- Structural Architecture
- Surveying and Mapping
- Sustainable Development
- Swahili
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theatre
- Transport Engineering
- Transport Management
- Water Management
- Wildlife
- Zoology
Doctoral 80 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Apiculture
- Archaeology
- Archiving
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Religion
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Crop Production
- Data Processing
- Demography and Population
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Geochemistry
- Geography (Human)
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Mining Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Operations Research
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Sanitary Engineering
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Structural Architecture
- Sustainable Development
- Swahili
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theatre
- Transport Engineering
- Water Science
- Wildlife
- Zoology
Diploma & Certificate 7 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Geology
- Management
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Surveying and Mapping
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Tanzania Commission for Universities.
Behavioural Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- CBS
Chinese Studies (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Climate Change Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- CCCS
Communication Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- CCS
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Computing (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- UCC
Disability Services (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- UDSM-CDS
Educational Research and Professional Development (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- CERPD
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Entrepreneurship Development (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- CED
Humanities Research (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Korean Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- KSC
Population Studies and Research (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Research and Education for Democracy in Tanzania (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- REDET
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Society and Religion Research (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- SORRECE
Sustainable Operations in Resource Management and Food Supply (African) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- CSO - Centre of Excellence
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Technology Development and Transfer (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- TDTC
Virtual Learning (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- CVL
Agricultural Sciences and Food Technology (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Apiculture
- Crop Production
- Food Science
- Food Technology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering and Technology (College) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Structural Architecture
- Transport Engineering
- Water Science
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (College) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Cinema and Television
- Communication Studies
- Fine Arts
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Theatre
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information and Communication Technologies (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Natural and Applied Sciences (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Wildlife
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Geography (Human)
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Confucius (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
Development Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
Gender Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Gender Studies
Kiswahili Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Swahili
Marine Sciences (Institute) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Information Technology
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Natural Resources
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mineral Resources (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Geology
- Mining Engineering
Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aquaculture
- Fishery
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Continuing Education
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Physical Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Journalism and Mass Communication (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Public Relations
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Commercial Law
- Law
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mines and Geosciences (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Geology
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Each programme at University of Dar es Salaam is grouped by the degree it leads to. New programmes can take 6–12 months to propagate through search engines, so the live catalogue here is the authoritative list.
Bachelor's Degree
105 programmes
University of Dar es Salaam lists 105 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.
Bachelor of Arts in Literature Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Disaster Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Studies Media Studies & Mass Media
Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science History
Bachelor of Arts in History Cultural Heritage Management and Tourism Archaeology
Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Law
Bachelor of Arts with Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Business Administration Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening Programme) Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Financial Services Finance, Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Education in Adult and Community Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Arts Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Commerce Business & Management
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and Sport Sciences Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor of Education in Psychology Psychology
Bachelor of Education in Science Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Laws Law
Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering Law
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science and Communication Communication Studies
Bachelor of Science in Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics andBusiness Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Applied Microbiology and Chemistry Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Applied Zoology Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Marine Science
Bachelor of Science in Beekeeping Science and Technology General Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Botanical Sciences Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology, Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Crop Science and Technology Horticulture and Crop Science
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Science in Geophysics Earth Sciences & Geology
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Engineering Law
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Earth Sciences & Geology
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering Communication Studies
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering Communication Studies
Bachelor of Science in Textile Design and Technology Applied Design
Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering General Engineering
Bachelor of Science with Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
BSc Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Marine Science
BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Biotechnology
BSc in Petroleum Chemistry Chemistry
BSc in Petroleum Engineering Earth Sciences & Geology
BSc in Petroleum Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
BSc in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
BSc in Wildlife Science and Conservation Religious Studies
BSc with Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
BSc. with Education Education & Teaching
Development Theory
Mining Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering
Political Thought for Development
Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geothermal Resources Earth Sciences & Geology
BA in Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
BA in Archeology Archaeology
BA in Archeology and Geography Archaeology
BA in Archeology and History Archaeology
BA in Art and Design Applied Design
BA in Development Studies Politics & International Relations
BA in Film and Television Media Studies & Mass Media
BA in Geography and Environmental Studies Geography
BA in Heritage Management Business & Management
BA in History History
BA in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
BA in Language Studies Linguistics & Language Studies
BA in Literature Literature
BA in Mass Communication Communication Studies
BA in Music Music
BA in Philosophy and Ethics Philosophy & Ethics
BA in Political Science and Public Administration Public Administration
BA in Psychology Psychology
BA in Public Relations and Advertising Advertising & Digital Marketing
BA in Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
BA in Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
BA in Theatre Arts Performing Arts
BA of Library and Information Studies Information Systems & Technology
BA with Education (Chinese and English) English Language Studies
Bachelor of Architecture Architecture
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies Geography
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
13 programmes
At postgraduate taught level, University of Dar es Salaam runs 13 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.
Master of Arts in Development Studies Politics & International Relations
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business & Management
Master of Science in Physics Physics & Astronomy
Masters of Science in Chemistry (Coursework and Dissertation) Chemistry
MSc Biochemistry Biochemistry
MSc in Applied Botany by course work and dissertation Biological Sciences
MSc in Applied Science of Materials (Coursework and Dissertation) Natural Sciences
MSc in Botany by thesis Biological Sciences
MSc in Mathematics Mathematics
MSc. Biodiversity & Conservation Biological Sciences
MSc. in Applied Zoology Biological Sciences
MSc. in Mathematical modelling Mathematics
MSc. with Education (MSc. Ed) Education & Teaching
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
4 programmes
Browse 4 programmes of research-degree study at University of Dar es Salaam. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biosciences (PhD MB) By Coursework and Dissertation Molecular Biology
PhD Environmental Science Environmental Sciences
PhD in Botany by thesis Biological Sciences
PhD in Mathematics Mathematics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
13 programmes
Alongside its degrees, University of Dar es Salaam provides 13 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic and Military History History
Certificate in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Certificate In Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
Certificate in Law Law
Certificate in Sign Language Interpretation Translation & Interpreting
Diploma in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Diploma in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication Communication Studies
Doctor of Dental Surgery Operating Room & Surgical Technology
Doctor of Medicine Medicine
Doctor of Medicinee Medicine
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Evening Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology Earth Sciences & Geology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Dar es Salaam
Application guidance for University of Dar es Salaam, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Dar es Salaam runs 135 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Before applying to University of Dar es Salaam, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Tanzania.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Dar es Salaam's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Lodge your application through the official website (www.udsm.ac.tz). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +255 (22) 241 0500/9. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Dar es Salaam
Quick reference for University of Dar es Salaam: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
How old is University of Dar es Salaam?
The institution opened in 1961 (approximately 65 years ago).
Where can I find University of Dar es Salaam?
The institution is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Is University of Dar es Salaam a public or private institution?
University of Dar es Salaam operates as a public institution.
How many students does University of Dar es Salaam have?
The institution has a student body of 35,000-39,999.
How is University of Dar es Salaam ranked?
It ranks #3714 globally and #3 in Tanzania.
What degrees does University of Dar es Salaam offer?
Programmes at University of Dar es Salaam cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Who recognises University of Dar es Salaam?
Yes, University of Dar es Salaam is recognised by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
What is University of Dar es Salaam's official website?
You can find University of Dar es Salaam online at www.udsm.ac.tz.
Members of Association of African Universities (AAU)
Association of African Universities (AAU)-affiliated universities form a network of comparable institutions — University of Dar es Salaam sits among them. Network membership often signals shared values around academic quality and student support.
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