This is a list of universities and colleges in Tanzania. The country has 43 universities. [1] Universities and University Colleges are regulated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
This is a list of universities and colleges in Tanzania. The country has 43 universities. [1] Universities and University Colleges are regulated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
| Reg. No. | Institution | Acronym | Founded | University status | Former name(s) | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | University of Dar es Salaam | UDSM | 1961 | 1970 | University College, Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam |
| 002 | University of Dodoma | UDOM | 2007 | 2007 | - | Dodoma |
| 003 | The Open University of Tanzania | OUT | 1992 | 1992 | – | Dar es Salaam |
| 004 | Institute of Accountancy Arusha | IAA | - | - | - | Arusha |
| 004 | Ardhi University | AU | 1956 | 2007 | Ardhi Institute and UCLAS | Dar es Salaam |
| 010 | State University of Zanzibar | SUZA | 1999 | 1999 | – | Zanzibar Urban |
| 011 | Mzumbe University | MU | 1975 | 2001 | Institute of Development Management | Morogoro |
| 014 | Sokoine University of Agriculture | SUA | 1984 | - | Morogoro | |
| 015 | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | MUHAS | 1963 | 2007 | Dar es Salaam School of Medicine and MUCHS | Dar es Salaam |
| 016 | Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology | NM–AIST | 2009 | 2010 | – | Arusha |
| 025 | Katavi University of Agriculture | KUA | – | Katavi | ||
| 026 | Mbeya University of Science and Technology | MUST | 1986 | 2012/13 | Mbeya Technical College and MIST | Mbeya |
| 028 | Moshi Co-operative University | MoCU | 1963 | 2014 | Moshi university college of cooperative and business studies(MUCCOBS) | Kilimanjaro |
| IIT Madras Zanzibar | 2023 | Zanzibar |
| Reg. No. | Institution | Acronym | Founded | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | University College of Education Zanzibar | UCEZ | 1999 | Zanzibar Urban |
| 002 | Dar es Salaam University College of Education | DUCE | 2005 | Dar es Salaam |
| 003 | Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies | MUCCOBS | 2003 | Kilimanjaro |
| 004 | Mkwawa University College of Education | MUCE | 2003 | Iringa |
| 005 | Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy | MNMA | 1961/2005 | Dar es Salaam |
| Reg. No. | Institution | Acronym | Founded | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | Kampala International University Dar es Salaam College | KIU-DAR | 2008 | Dar es Salaam |
| 006 | Mwenge University College of Education | MWUCE | 2003 | Kilimanjaro |
| 007 | Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College | KCMCo | 2003 | Kilimanjaro |
| 008 | Ruaha Catholic University | RUCU | 2006 | Iringa |
| 009 | St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences | SFUCHAS | 2010 | Morogoro |
| 010 | St. Joseph University College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology | SJUCAST | 2000 | Ruvuma |
| 011 | St. Joseph University College of Information and Technology | SJUCIT | 2000 | Ruvuma |
| 012 | St. Joseph University College of Management and Commerce | SJUCMC | 2000 | Njombe |
| 013 | Stefano Moshi Memorial University College | SMMUCO | 2002 | Kilimanjaro |
| 016 | Stella Maris Mtwara University College | STEMMUCO | 2009 | Mtwara |
| 015 | Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College | TUDARCO | 2005 | Dar es Salaam |
| 018 | Canada Education Support Network | CESUNE COLLEGE | 2015 | Dar es salaam | Temeke |
| 039 | Al-Maktoum College of Engineering and Technology | AMCET | 2010 | Dar es Salaam |
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