Study in Tanzania

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Tanzania has many universities available for both domestic and international students who wish to pursue a higher education in their desired study field. We will cover tuition costs that happen on an academic annual scale, along with the understanding on what a comfortable living budget would consist of. Luckily, international and domestic students will come to find that Tanzania has one of the most affordable higher end education universities in the world.

Students should do further research to see what they need to do to acquire a student visa to study in Tanzania. Along with health insurance and any other insurance that is needed so that all aspects of insurance are covered for each student.

There are a number of ways for international students to secure a scholarship or even an admissions acceptance, but it will involve being aligned with the way the universities have the right programs available to certain eligible students.

Universities in Tanzania:

  • Open University of Tanzania
  • Tanzania Commission for Universities
  • University of Dodoma
  • Tanzania Public Service College
  • Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • St. Augustine University of Tanzania
  • Hubert Kairuki Memorial University
  • Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
  • Tumaini University Makumira
  • Ardhi University
  • Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology
  • State University of Zanzibar
  • International Medical and Technological University
  • St. Joseph University in Tanzania
  • University of Arusha
  • Teofilo Kisanji University
  • United African University of Tanzania
  • St.John’s University of Tanzania
  • Zanzibar University
  • Mzumbe University
  • Mbeya University of Science and Technology
  • Muslim University of Morogoro
  • Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University
  • Moshi Co-operative University
  • Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
  • Kampala International University in Tanzania
  • Eckernforde Tanga University
  • University of Bagamoyo
  • Mount Meru University
  • Mkwawa University College of Education
  • University College of Education Zanzibar
  • Eastern and Southern African Management Institute Arusha
  • College of Business Education
  • Julius Nyerere University of Agriculture
  • Dar es Salaam University College of Education

This is not a complete list of all of the public and private higher education institutions in Tanzania.

Cost of Living for Students

Without monthly rent a student would around $430 for everything else such as utilities, groceries, transportation pass, and daily necessities to be comfortable day-to-day.

Rent and all necessities would be estimated around $750 per month. This is extremely affordable considering other expensive places in the world.

Cost of Annual College Tuition

Students can expect to pay for an undergraduate degree, around $5,000 USD per year. This is extremely budget friendly and students would even be able to pay off their tuition in full, in advance. This $5,000 USD estimation is based on the University of Dar es Salaam’s tuition annual cost.

Languages Spoken in Tanzania

The main and local language spoken in Tanzania is Swahili. While English is commonly spoken in the country, Swahili is the native language. Other regional dialects and languages spoken would be:

  • Bemba
  • Bena
  • Chaga
  • Digo
  • Gogo
  • Haya
  • Hehe
  • Iramba
  • Luguru
  • Makonde
  • Ngoni
  • Nyakyusa
  • Nyamwezi
  • Nyika
  • Pare
  • Rangi
  • Safwa
  • Sonjo
  • Sukuma
  • Nilo-Saharan
  • Khoisan
  • Cushitic
  • Alagwa
  • Burunge
  • Gorowa
  • Iraqw
  • Semitic
  • Arabic
  • Indo-European
  • Indo-Iranian
  • Gujarati
  • Hindustani
  • Kutchi
  • German
  • French
  • Portuguese

This is not a complete list of languages and dialects that are spoken throughout Tanzania. It would be best if international students who were interested in studying in Tanzania if they learn at least the basic understanding of Swahili.

Latest Active Scholarships from Tanzania

Scholarship Name: Nelson Mandela African Institute Scholarships for Peace Studies in Tanzania

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Description: Introduction: The Nelson Mandela African Institute Scholarships For Peace Studies In Tanzania Is An Esteemed Scholarship Program That Aims To Empower And Support Students From African Countries Who Are Passionate About Promoting Peace And Conflict Resolution In Their Communities. This Scholarship Program Offers A Unique...

Date Published: 15 January 2024

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Scholarship Name: Full Tuition/Housing Coverage - CET Academic Programs - Tanzania 2024

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Description: CET Offers Programs For High School, Undergraduate, And Graduate Students In A Wide Range Of Fields, From Language And Cultural Immersion Programs To Courses In STEM, Social Sciences, And The Humanities. CET Programs Are Designed To Be Immersive, Allowing Students To Fully Engage With Local...

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Scholarship Name: Living Allowance Paid in Full - Government Scholarship - Tanzania 2024

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Description: The Tanzanian Government Offers Scholarship Opportunities To Its Citizens Who Wish To Study Locally Or Abroad. The Scholarships Cover Tuition Fees, Accommodation, And Other Living Expenses. Why Would Students Want To Study In Tanzania? Even Though This Scholarship Is For Tanzanian Students Only, Here Are...

Date Published: 03 April 2023

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Scholarship Name: $25,000 Heather Jo Leibowitz Memorial Scholarship - Tanzania 2022

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Country: Tanzania

Description: While This Foundation Is Located In The United States, Specifically In Beverly, Massachusetts This Scholarship Will Take In Places Abroad. Most Significantly Kenya Tends To Be The Main Focus Of The Research Trips That Students Embark Upon. However, Other Places Such As Tanzania Can End...

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Scholarship Name: African Palliative Care Association MSc is Now Available!

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Description: You May Be Interested In One Of Africa’s Most Tempting Offers Right Now. The MSc And PhD Palliative Care Scholarships Will Be Quite Helpful To Those Of You Who Are Of African Origin And Want To Study Any Healhcare Profession On The Continent. The Scholarships...

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Scholarship Name: $2,000 Leadership Essay Competition and Money for Schooling

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Description: If You Have A Flair For Writing, Now May Be A Perfect Time For You To Notch Up Some Extra Money That You Could Use For Your Schooling. We Recommend That You Take Interest In The UONGOZI Institute In Tanzania, Which Has Invited Applicants To...

Date Published: 15 March 2018

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Scholarship Name: The Julius Nyerere Masters Scholarship

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Country: Tanzania

Description: One Scholarship Is Accessible To Subjects Of Tanzania Who Are Typically Occupant In Tanzania For Contemplating On A One Year Masters Program Offered By The University Of Edinburgh. The Julius Nyerere Scholarship Was Set Up In 2009 In Memory Of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Who Drove...

Date Published: 30 January 2018

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Scholarship Name: Haven of Peace Academy Merit Scholarships

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Description: The Haven Of Peace Academy Is Granting Few Scholarship Merits For Tanzanian Students. The Scholarship Is Worth Up To 100% Of The Educational Tuition Fees For The School's AS And A Level Program. The Institute Plans To Give A Superb, Christ-focused, Worldwide Education That Meets...

Date Published: 18 December 2017

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Scholarship Name: Mo Dewji Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships for Tanzanian Students

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Country: Tanzania

Description: All Incoming College Freshmen Of Tanzania Are Eligible To Apply To The Mo Dewji Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships For Tanzanian Students. This Is An Undergraduate Scholarship Which Can Be Taken At The University Of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM) Or Sokoine University Of Agriculture (SUA). The Scholarship...

Date Published: 03 October 2017

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