Mzumbe University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5803 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #216 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #7 of 31 | In Tanzania |
| #2 of 3 | In Morogoro |
| #847 of 1,000 | For Entrepreneurship |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- site.mzumbe.ac.tz
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* 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 1,082 scientific papers with 5,892 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, History, Political Science, Environmental Management, Law, Business, and Economics.
Mzumbe University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 43 | 105 |
| 2016 | 30 | 113 |
| 2017 | 32 | 173 |
| 2018 | 68 | 215 |
| 2019 | 85 | 258 |
| 2020 | 122 | 407 |
| 2021 | 89 | 602 |
| 2022 | 108 | 819 |
| 2023 | 169 | 1232 |
| 2024 | 203 | 1604 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 1,000,000-1,200,000 per annum for undergraduate studies; 3,000,000-4,500,000 per annum for postgraduate studies (TZS) |
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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 Technology, Law, Statistics, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Management, Marketing, Transport Management |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Archiving, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Education, Engineering Management, English, Finance, Government, Health Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Law, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Public Administration, Statistics, Swahili |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Finance, Government, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Statistics, Transport Management |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Finance, Law, Management |
Mzumbe University alumni
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Samia Hassan Suluhu
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician who has been serving as president of the United Republic of Tanzania since 19 March 2021. She is the first woman to serve in the position. She 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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Nape Nnauye
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 48)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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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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Anne Makinda
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Anne Semamba Makinda is a Tanzanian politician and the first female Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, in office from 2010 to 2015. She was the last Chairman and the first President of UNICEF at the international level from 1993 to 1994.
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Emmanuel John Nchimbi
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Emmanuel John Nchimbi is a Tanzanian CCM politician and was a Member of Parliament for Songea Town constituency from 2010 to 2015. Currently, he is Chama Cha Mapinduzi General Secretary and Vice President candidate for Tanzania for election to be held in October 2025. He was the Minister of Home Affairs.
Mzumbe University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Excellence in Health Monitoring and Evaluation | Health Administration |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Law |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Industrial Management, Information Technology, Management Systems |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Modern Languages, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Development Studies | Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Rural Studies, Social Policy |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Transport Management |
| School : Public Administration and Management | Government, Health Administration, Human Resources, Management, Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | MU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Accreditation Council of Tanzania; 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 |