Universities in Tanzania

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly University College of Education Zanzibar (Chukwani); renamed in honour of Abdulrahman Al-Sumait. Founded 1998. Private university in Chukwani, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Education · Arts & Humanities

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Tanzania campuses of the private, not-for-profit Aga Khan University (chartered internationally). Founded 2015. Private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsArchitecture & Design · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@aru.ac.tz

Founded 2007 (chartered as Ardhi University); predecessor: Ardhi Institute (1972, originally Survey Training Centre), University College of Lands and Architectural Studies / UCLAS (1996). Specialised public university for the built environment and earth sciences, located in Dar es Salaam. Established 2007 as Ardhi University ('Ardhi' meaning 'land' in Kiswahili) following the post-2005 UDSM restructuring. Predecessor lineage: Survey Training Centre (1956), Ardhi Institute (1972), University College of Lands and Architectural Studies / UCLAS as a UDSM constituent (1996), then spun off as Ardhi University 2007. Schools focus on: architecture and design; spatial planning and social sciences; environmental science and technology; real estate studies; geospatial sciences and technology; and earth sciences and engineering. Premier institution for surveyors, urban planners, architects, geomatics engineers, and land/property professionals in Tanzania.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Natural Sciences

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Catholic health-sciences university at Bugando, Mwanza. Founded 2003. Private university in Mwanza, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsSocial Sciences · Business & Management · Education

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Catholic private university in Mbeya; relatively newly upgraded, verify current TCU status. Private university in Mbeya, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Lutheran-founded institution (TUDARCo); listed among TCU institutions — confirm current status/name. Founded 1997. Private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private university based in Tanga; details less well documented. Private university in Tanga, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Natural Sciences

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private health-sciences university; recently rebranded from Hubert Kairuki Memorial University to Kairuki University. Founded 1997. Private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Natural Sciences

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private medical university established with Indian (Vignan) sponsorship. Founded 1995. Private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Nursing · Business & Management · Social Sciences

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Tanzanian branch of Kampala International University (Uganda). Founded 2009. Private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Natural Sciences

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Christian medical institution at KCMC, Moshi; historically a constituent college of Tumaini University. Founded 1997. Private university in Moshi, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@must.ac.tz

Founded 2013 (chartered as MUST); predecessor: Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology / MIST (2005). Public science-and-technology university located in Mbeya (Southern Highlands), founded 2013. Built on the predecessor Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology (MIST, founded 2005), which itself evolved from the Mbeya Technical College (1986). Faculties span engineering, applied sciences, computing and information sciences, and business and management. Strategic regional university for southern Tanzania serving Mbeya, Rukwa, Songwe, and surrounding regions. STEM-focused mission with industry-aligned curricula.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Law

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university focused on cooperative studies, business and accountancy. Founded 2014. Public university in Moshi, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Education

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private university affiliated with the Pentecostal Church (PAG). Founded 2005. Private university in Arusha, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@muhas.ac.tz

Founded 2007 (chartered as MUHAS, spun off from UDSM); predecessors: UDSM Faculty of Medicine (1963), Muhimbili Medical Centre (1976), Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences / MUCHS (1991). Tanzania premier public health-sciences university, located at the Muhimbili campus in Dar es Salaam adjacent to Muhimbili National Hospital. Established 2007 as a fully autonomous university following the post-2005 UDSM restructuring. Predecessor lineage: UDSM Faculty of Medicine (1963), Muhimbili Medical Centre (1976), and Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences / MUCHS (1991) — spun off as MUHAS in 2007. Five schools: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health and Social Sciences, plus several institutes. Affiliated with Muhimbili National Hospital (Tanzania's national tertiary referral hospital). Trains the majority of Tanzania's senior medical and health-sciences workforce.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Business & Management

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Faith-based private university run by the Muslim Development Foundation. Founded 2004. Private university in Morogoro, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Education

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university in the Musoma/Butiama area of Mara region; official website not confirmed. Founded 2016. Public university in Butiama, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Catholic university (Diocese of Moshi); upgraded from Mwenge University College of Education. Founded 2013. Private university in Moshi, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@mu.ac.tz

Founded 2001 (chartered as Mzumbe University); predecessor: Institute of Development Management (IDM, founded 1972 at Mzumbe village). Public university located at Mzumbe village (Morogoro region), specialised in public administration, business, and policy sciences. Chartered 2001 as Mzumbe University, evolved from the Institute of Development Management (IDM, founded 1972) which trained generations of Tanzanian civil servants and public-sector managers. Schools include public administration and management, business, law, education, and social sciences. Distinctive role as the premier institution for Tanzania's public-sector and policy workforce training.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@nm-aist.ac.tz

Founded 2009 (chartered as part of the pan-African initiative led by African Union and Nelson Mandela to establish science-and-technology focused universities; operational from 2011). Specialised public postgraduate science-and-technology institution located in Arusha (Tengeru area). Chartered 2009 as part of the pan-African initiative led by the African Union and Nelson Mandela to establish a network of postgraduate STEM-focused universities across Africa. Operational from 2011. Sister institutions: African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja, Nigeria; planned campuses in other African regions. Postgraduate-only model: Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral programmes. Schools: Life Sciences and Bio-Engineering; Computational and Communication Science and Engineering; Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences; Business Studies and Humanities. Highly selective; international student body.

SubjectsLaw · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

National public distance/open learning university. Founded 1992. Public university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsLaw · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Education

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Catholic university; upgraded from Ruaha University College (founded 2005). Founded 2013. Private university in Iringa, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Business & Management

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Owned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church (North Eastern Diocese). Founded 2010. Private university in Lushoto, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Veterinary Medicine · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@sua.ac.tz

Phone

+255 23 2603511

Founded 1984 (chartered as Sokoine University of Agriculture, evolved from Faculty of Agriculture of UDSM established 1969; named after Edward Sokoine, former Prime Minister of Tanzania). Tanzania premier public agricultural university, located in Morogoro at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains. Founded 1984 as Sokoine University of Agriculture, evolved from the Faculty of Agriculture of UDSM (established 1969 at Morogoro campus). Named after Edward Sokoine, former Prime Minister of Tanzania (1977-80, 1983-84) who championed agricultural modernisation. Six colleges: Agriculture; Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism; Economics and Business Studies; Natural and Applied Sciences; and Social Sciences and Humanities. Premier agricultural research institution for Tanzania and the East African region. Strong food-security, livestock, and rural-development research output.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Business & Management · Communication & Media Studies · Engineering & Technology · Law · Education

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@saut.ac.tz

Founded 1998 (chartered as SAUT by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference / Catholic Bishops Conference; predecessor: Nyegezi Social Training Centre / Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa, Mwanza). Major private Catholic-affiliated university located in Mwanza on Lake Victoria. Founded 1998 by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (Catholic Bishops' Conference of Tanzania), evolving from the Nyegezi Social Training Centre. Largest private university in Tanzania by enrolment. Multi-campus across Tanzania (main Mwanza, plus Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Songea, and others). Faculties: business and management, education, engineering, law, social sciences, mass communications, and theology. Strong Catholic social-teaching orientation.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania. Founded 2007. Private university in Dodoma, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Business & Management

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private university with strong engineering focus; Indian-sponsored (St. Joseph group). Founded 2010. Private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Education · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university of the Zanzibar government. Founded 1999. Public university in Zanzibar City, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

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Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Owned by the Moravian Church in Tanzania. Founded 1996. Private university in Mbeya, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Business & Management · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@tumaini.ac.tz

Founded 1996 (chartered as Tumaini University by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania / ELCT; Makumira campus historically Makumira Theological College since 1947). Private Lutheran-affiliated university located in Makumira (Arusha region). Founded 1996 as Tumaini University by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT). 'Tumaini' is Kiswahili for 'hope'. Built on the historic Makumira Theological College (founded 1947 by Lutheran missionaries), one of the oldest theological institutions in East Africa. Faculties: theology, education, humanities and social sciences, law, business and economics, and music. Distinctive among East African universities for its strong music programme. Constituent of the broader Tumaini University network with additional ELCT campuses at Iringa and Dar es Salaam.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private university in Dar es Salaam. Founded 2011. Private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Education · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Founded 2006. Private university in Arusha, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@udsm.ac.tz

Phone

+255 22 2410 615

Founded 1961 (as University College Dar es Salaam, affiliated with the University of London); became part of the University of East Africa 1963 (with Makerere and Nairobi); fully independent University of Dar es Salaam 1970. Tanzania flagship and oldest university, located on the Mlimani campus in Dar es Salaam. Founded 29 June 1961 (5 months before Tanganyika independence) as University College Dar es Salaam affiliated with the University of London. From 1963 to 1970 it was part of the University of East Africa federation alongside Makerere University College (Uganda) and the University College Nairobi (Kenya). Became the autonomous University of Dar es Salaam in 1970 following the dissolution of the federation. Hill-top Mlimani campus overlooks Dar es Salaam. Multi-faculty: Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Commerce and Management, Law, Education, Engineering, Aquatic Sciences and Technology, Informatics and Virtual Education. In 2007 spun off Muhimbili (medical sciences) and Ardhi (built environment) as separate universities. Languages: English-medium with Kiswahili widely used. Walter Bgoya, Mwalimu Nyerere associates, and many East African intellectual leaders are alumni.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — established under the Universities Act 2005 (Cap. 346) as the national regulator for university education in Tanzania, replacing the Higher Education Accreditation Council (HEAC) established 1995. TCU is responsible for recognising, registering, and accrediting universities, university colleges, and centres operating in mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has its own complementary Zanzibar Higher Education Council (ZHEC) for institutions on the islands.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

vc@udom.ac.tz

Phone

+255 262 310 003

Founded 2007 (chartered as University of Dodoma; established as part of national strategy to develop higher education capacity in the new administrative capital). Major public university located in Dodoma, Tanzania's official administrative capital (designated 1973, government relocation 2016). Founded 2007 as part of the national strategy to develop higher-education capacity in central Tanzania and support the Dodoma capital initiative. Six colleges (one of Tanzania's largest by enrolment): Informatics and Virtual Education; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Natural and Mathematical Sciences; Earth Sciences and Engineering; and Health and Allied Sciences. Strategic anchor for higher education in central Tanzania and key partner in the Dodoma capital-development plans.

SubjectsLaw · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Tumaini University Iringa; Lutheran-founded, became University of Iringa in 2013. Founded 1994. Private university in Iringa, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — accredits and regulates universities in Tanzania. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private university in Unguja, Zanzibar. Founded 1998. Private university in Tunguu, Tanzania; TCU-recognised.