University of Dar es Salaam

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The University of Dar es Salaam ( UDSM ) is the most important institution of higher education in Tanzania. The main campus is located about 13 kilometers west of Dar es Salaam on the so-called Observation Hill.

  • 3.1 Location Mlimani
  • 3.2 Location Muhimbili
  • 3.3 Ardhi University ( ARU) formerly UCLA - University College of Lands and Architectural Studies

History

The university was founded on 1 July 1970 by Act No. 12 of 1970, after the University of East Africa had been dissolved. Previously, the UDSM in association with Makerere University (Uganda) and the University of Nairobi (Kenya ).

The earlier UDSM belonging Colleges muchs ( Muhimbili College of Health Sciences ) and UCLA ( University College of Lands and Architectural Studies), have been outsourced since expanded and as independent universities ( MUHAS Muhimbili University of Health Allied Sciences and Ardhi University).

Facilities

Locations

The University is spread over three different locations:

  • Main Campus ( Mlimani )
  • Dar es Salaam University College of Education ( DUCE )
  • Mkwawa University College of Education ( Muce )

Colleges

Besides DUCE and Muce the UDSM has five colleges:

  • College of Social Sciences (COSS )
  • College of Humanities ( Cohu )
  • College of Natural and Applied Sciences ( ConAS )
  • College of Engineering and Technology ( COET )
  • College of Information and Communication Technologies ( CoICT )

Schools

  • School of Education
  • University of Dar es Salaam Business School
  • University of Dar es Salaam School of Law

Institute

  • Institute of Development Studies
  • Institute of Kiswahili Studies
  • Institute of Resource Assessment
  • Institute of Marine Science

Courses of Study

Location Mlimani

  • Faculty of aquatic sciences and technology B.Sc. in Aquatic Environmental Science and Conservation
  • B.Sc. in fisheries and aquaculture
  • Faculty of Business Administration Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com. )
  • Doctor of Philosophy ( Ph.D.)
  • Master of Business Administration ( M.B.A. )
  • Faculty of Educational Sciences Bachelor of Education (B. Ed. )
  • Bachelor of Education Physical Education, Sport and Culture (B. Ed. PESC )
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D. )
  • Master of Arts in Education ( Jointly with Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education ( PGDE )
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts ( B. A. )
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education ( BA ( Educ. ) )
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D. )
  • Doctor of Literature ( D Lit )
  • Information Sciences program
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Masters in demography
  • Master in Geography
  • Master in historical studies
  • Master in Linguistics
  • Master in Literature
  • Master in Musicology
  • Master in Political Science and Public Administration
  • Master in Sociology
  • Master in Statistics
  • Master in Theatre Studies
  • Master in Economics
  • Master of Arts ( M. A. )
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science and Communication (B.Sc. ( IT ) )
  • Bachelor of Science in Geology (B. Sc. ( Geol ) )
  • Bachelor of science in computer science ( Bsc.Comp )
  • Bachelor of Science with Education (B. Sc. ( Ed. ) )
  • Master of Science in Applied Science of Materials
  • Master of Science in Applied Zoology
  • Master of Science in Biology
  • Master of Science in Chemistry
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Environmental Sciences
  • Master of Science in Fishery and Aquatic Scienc
  • Master of Science in Geology
  • Master of Science in Mathematics
  • Master of Science in Physics
  • Master of Science in Wildlife & Terrestrial Ecology
  • PhD programs in mathematics, science, physics, chemistry, geology, botany and zoology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Computing ( PGDSC )
  • Faculty of Law Bachelor of Law ( LL.B. )
  • Certificate in Law ( Cert. in Law )
  • Doctor of Laws ( LLM D)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
  • Master of Laws ( LLM M)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law ( Law Dip. )
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering System ( ECSE )
  • Faculty of Geodesy
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering
  • Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism

Location Muhimbili

  • Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences ( MUHAS ), formerly Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences ( muchs )
  • Study programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Laboratory and Allied Sciences.

Ardhi University ( ARU) formerly UCLA - University College of Lands and Architectural Studies

  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Science in Building Economics
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Land Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying
  • Bachelor of Science in Urban & Regional Planning
  • Master of Science in Urban Planning and Management ( M.Sc. UPM )
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Management ( Post.Grad.Dip.UPM )

Known graduates

  • John Garang (1945-2005), South Sudanese rebel leader and politician
  • Laurent- Désiré Kabila (1939-2001), former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Jakaya Kikwete ( born 1950 ), President of Tanzania
  • Edward Lowassa ( born 1953 ), former Prime Minister of Tanzania
  • Asha-Rose Migiro ( born 1956 ), lawyer and politician from Tanzania
  • Gertrude Mongella ( b. 1945 ), President of the Pan-African Parliament
  • Christopher Muhando, marine biologist
  • Yoweri Museveni ( born 1944 ), President of Uganda
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