Mzumbe University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5313 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #192 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #6 of 31 | In Tanzania |
| #2 of 3 | In Morogoro |
| #841 of 1,007 | For Entrepreneurship |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- site.mzumbe.ac.tz
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 42%*
* Mzumbe University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | At least 3 credits at Ordinary Level and 2 principals and 1 subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
Research profile
Mzumbe University has published 1,175 scientific papers with 6,962 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, History, Environmental Management, Political Science, Law, Business, and Economics.
Mzumbe University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 32 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 | 2 | 13 |
| 2008 | 3 | 11 |
| 2009 | 3 | 17 |
| 2010 | 9 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 | 26 |
| 2012 | 23 | 31 |
| 2013 | 21 | 43 |
| 2014 | 37 | 62 |
| 2015 | 45 | 105 |
| 2016 | 30 | 113 |
| 2017 | 32 | 173 |
| 2018 | 68 | 216 |
| 2019 | 85 | 258 |
| 2020 | 122 | 406 |
| 2021 | 89 | 602 |
| 2022 | 108 | 820 |
| 2023 | 169 | 1234 |
| 2024 | 204 | 1631 |
| 2025 | 124 | 1372 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Mzumbe University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Certificate | Accountancy, Business Administration, Government, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Technology, Law, Library Science, Management, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Accountancy, Business Administration, Government, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Statistics |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Archiving, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Business Education, Computer Education, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Education, Engineering Management, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Government, Health Administration, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Law, Leadership, Library Science, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Public Administration, Statistics, Swahili |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Ethics, Finance, Government, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Leadership, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Statistics |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Business Administration, Development Studies, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Technology |
Mzumbe University alumni
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Samia Suluhu Hassan
- Occupations
- ministereconomistpolitician
- Biography
-
Samia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician and the sixth president of Tanzania, serving since 19 March 2021. She is the first woman to serve in the position and previously served as vice-president of Tanzania from 2015 to 2021, from which she ascended to the presidency following the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli.
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Emmanuel John Nchimbi
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
-
Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi is a Tanzanian diplomat and politician currently serving as the Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania. He previously served as the Minister of Home Affairs between 2012 and 2013 and as Member of Parliament for Songea Town constituency from 2010 to 2015.
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Nape Nnauye
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 49)
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
-
Nape Moses Nnauye is a Tanzanian politician presently serving as the Chama Cha Mapinduzi's Member of Parliament and for Mtama constituency since November 2015.
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Luhaga Mpina
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
-
Luhaga Joelson Mpina is a Tanzanian politician and Member of Parliament for Kisesa constituency since 2005. He was the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries for 3 years in the Magufuli cabinet. In August 2025, he left the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party and joined the Alliance for Change and Transparency. However, he was barred from running for president in the 2025 Tanzanian general election over complaints that the party had failed to comply with nomination procedures in the primaries.
Mzumbe University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Dar es Salaam Campus College (MDCC) | Administration, Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Campus : Mbeya Campus College (MCC) | Business Administration |
| Centre : Innovative Teaching and Learning (CoEITL) | Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Law | Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Computer Science, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Modern Languages, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Development Studies | Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Rural Planning, Sustainable Development |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Transport Management |
| School : Public Administration and Management | Government, Health Administration, Human Resources, Management, Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | MU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Accreditation | Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) |
| Motto | Tujifunze kwa Maendeleo ya Watu Let us Study for the Development of the People |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1 Mzumbe Morogoro Tanzania |
|---|---|
| City population | 207,000 |