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University of Dar es Salaam

University of Dar es Salaam Ranking

country rank: 1
world rank: 2892

University Overview

The University of Dar es Salaam ranking was established in 1970 as a non-profit public higher education institution in the Dar es Salaam city (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Iringa is home to a branch campus of this school. University of Dar es Salaam ranking (UDSM) is a major (Topuniversitieslist enrolment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Tanzanian higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities. The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) provides courses and programs leading to legally recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctoral degrees. For further information, see the degree levels and fields of study matrix below from Topuniversitieslist. This Tanzanian higher-education institution, which has been around for 50 years, has a rigorous admission criteria based on students’ previous academic records and grades. This Tanzanian higher education school is fairly selective, with admission rates ranging from 70 to 80 percent. Students from all around the world are invited to apply for admission. Students at UDSM world ranking have access to a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning possibilities, and administrative services, among other academic and non-academic facilities and services.

University of Dar es Salaam Ranking

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

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

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 70-80%
Admission Office University Road Dar es Salaam (22) 241 0544

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 15,000-19,999
Academic Staff 800-899
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Not reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Memberships and Affiliations

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

Social Media

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