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University of Dar es Salaam

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University 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 (Buydiploma enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) 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. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. 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.

University Identity

Name:University of Dar es Salaam
Acronym:UDSM
Founded:1970 Previously affiliate college of the University of London established in 1961
Motto:Hekima Ni Uhuru Wisdom is Freedom
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University Location

Address:PO Box 35091 Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Tel:+255 (22) 241 0500/9
Fax: +255 (22) 241 0078
Other locations:Iringa

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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University of Dar es Salaam's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Dar es Salaam is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Tanzania Commission for Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)