Top 31 universities in Tanzania

  1. University of Dar es Salaam

    Dar es Salaam
    University of Dar es Salaam logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    24,000
    Founded
    1970
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  2. Sokoine University of Agriculture

    Morogoro
    Sokoine University of Agriculture logo
    Acceptance Rate
    45%
    Enrollment
    5,500
    Founded
    1984
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  3. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

    Dar es Salaam
    Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences logo
    Acceptance Rate
    25%
    Enrollment
    3,530
    Founded
    2007
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  4. The University of Dodoma

    Dodoma
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    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    2007
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  5. Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology

    Arusha
    Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology logo
    Enrollment
    125
    Founded
    2009
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  6. Mzumbe University

    Morogoro
    Mzumbe University logo
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    2003
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  7. St. Augustine University of Tanzania

    Mwanza
    St. Augustine University of Tanzania logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    6,500
    Founded
    1998
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  8. Ardhi University

    Dar es Salaam
    Ardhi University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    2007
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  9. Moshi Co-operative University

    Moshi
    Founded
    1963
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  10. The State University of Zanzibar

    Zanzibar City
    The State University of Zanzibar logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    2,942
    Male:Female
    38:62
    Founded
    2002
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  11. St John's University of Tanzania

    Dodoma
    St John's University of Tanzania logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    5,500
    Founded
    2007
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  12. Tumaini University Makumira

    Arusha
    Tumaini University Makumira logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1997
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  13. Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences

    Mwanza
    Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1994
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  14. St. Joseph University in Tanzania

    Mbezi
    St. Joseph University in Tanzania logo
    Founded
    2011
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  15. Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University

    Lushoto
    Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    2012
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  16. Mbeya University of Science and Technology

    Mbeya
    Mbeya University of Science and Technology logo
    Founded
    1986
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  17. Muslim University of Morogoro

    Morogoro
    Muslim University of Morogoro logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    2004
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  18. Hubert Kairuki Memorial University

    Dar es Salaam
    Hubert Kairuki Memorial University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1997
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  19. Zanzibar University

    Zanzibar City
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    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1998
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  20. Mount Meru University

    Arusha
    Mount Meru University logo
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    2005
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  21. Ruaha Catholic University

    Iringa
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  22. University of Iringa

    Iringa
    University of Iringa logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    2013
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  23. Mwenge Catholic University

    Moshi
    Mwenge Catholic University logo
    Founded
    2005
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  24. International Medical and Technological University

    Dar es Salaam
    International Medical and Technological University logo
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    1995
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  25. Teofilo Kisanji University

    Mbeya
    Teofilo Kisanji University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    5,500
    Founded
    2006
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  26. United African University of Tanzania

    Dar es Salaam
    United African University of Tanzania logo
    Founded
    2012
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  27. Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University

    Zanzibar City
    Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1998
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  28. The University of Arusha

    Arusha
    The University of Arusha logo
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1974
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  29. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology

    Butiama
    Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology logo
    Founded
    2015
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  30. University of Bagamoyo

    Dar es Salaam
    University of Bagamoyo logo
    Founded
    2010
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  31. Eckernforde Tanga University

    Tanga
    Eckernforde Tanga University logo
    Founded
    2010
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The best cities to study in Tanzania based on the number of universities and their ranks are Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Dodoma, and Arusha.

Average cost of living for students in Tanzania is $358 + $59-419 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).