Muslim University of Morogoro

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Muslim University of Morogoro
Chuo Kikuu cha Waislamu Morogoro (Swahili)
Muslim University of Morogoro Logo.png
Motto
Read in the Name of Allah
Type Private
Established2004 (2004)
Religious affiliation
Muslim Development Foundation
Academic affiliations
 AAU, ACU
Chairperson Abdulrahman Muhailani
Chancellor Abillah Omary
Vice-Chancellor Torla Hassan
Location
Morogoro
,
Tanzania

6°48′4″S37°39′32″E / 6.80111°S 37.65889°E / -6.80111; 37.65889
CampusUrban
Website mum.ac.tz

Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM) is a private university in Morogoro, Tanzania, established to provide quality higher education within an Islamic framework. [1] The university was founded in 2004 when President Benjamin Mkapa granted it to the Muslim Development Fund (MDF), an organization chaired by the late Kitwana Kondo, with board members including Ramadhani Dau and Abdulrahman Kinana, the former Vice Chairman of Tanzania’s ruling party. [2] [3] MUM officially began operations in 2005 and has since grown into a leading institution in the country.

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The university is located in the Morogoro region, about 200 km from Dar es Salaam, at the surface level of the Uluguru Mountains, near Msamvu Bus Terminal. It is accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) and offers postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma, and certificate programs across its five faculties: Law and Sharia, Arts and Humanities, Business Studies, Science, and Islamic Studies. MUM has a staff of more than 160, comprising both academic and administrative personnel.

Vision

To be a higher education centre of excellence with cutting-edge programmes, responsive to the needs of the individual and the nation in a globalized world under the guidance of Islamic moral values.

Mission

To contribute to the national effort to produce highly educated and well-trained human resources inculcated with the appropriate aptitudes and attitudes for the material, moral, and spiritual development of society by upholding the highest standards of teaching, learning, research, outreach, and consultancy in the provision of holistic and well-integrated education and training.

Academic Programmes

MUM offers a wide range of degree and non-degree programmes at the postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma, and certificate levels:

Postgraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

Diploma Programmes (2–3 years)

Certificate Programmes (1 year)

Non-Academic Programs

In addition to its academic offerings, the Muslim University of Morogoro provides non-academic programs aimed at broadening cultural knowledge and skillsets. One such program is Chinese language classes, offered in collaboration with the Confucius Institute. This partnership enhances the learning experience by fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting proficiency in Chinese, helping students engage with one of the world's most influential languages and cultures in a globalized world.

Facilities and Campus Life

The 18-hectare campus is surrounded by a wall and set in beautiful gardens, providing a conducive learning environment. MUM is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including science laboratories, computer labs, a library, lecture theaters, FM radio, and multipurpose halls. The campus provides Wi-Fi internet access and features sports facilities, including an Olympic-size football ground, basketball, netball, and volleyball courts. The university also has a large mosque with a capacity of 2,000 worshipers and hostels for female students.

Alumni

Since its inception, the Muslim University of Morogoro has produced over 10,000 graduates, many of whom have achieved significant accomplishments in various fields. Notable alumni include:

These alumni work across both the public and private sectors, contributing to the development of their professions and society at large. Their success highlights the university's commitment to producing highly educated and skilled individuals who are making a significant impact.

References

  1. ↑ "Register of Universities" (PDF). Tanzania Commission for Universities. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "Tanzania: First Muslim University Inaugurated". Info-Prod Research (Middle East). 24 May 2004. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  3. ↑ "ACU Members in Tanzania". www.acu.ac.uk/. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
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