University of Arusha Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9582 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #456 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #15 of 31 | In Tanzania |
| #3 of 4 | In Arusha |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- uoa.ac.tz
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* The University of Arusha 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 | Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Business Administration programmes: A-level with quality points of 4.5, or Equivalent qualification with an average of B or second class. Bachelor of Business Administration course demands a credit (C ) pass in Mathematics in O-level or Subsidiary (S) in A-level. Applicants with less than B average or second class must show proof of at least two years working experience to qualify for matriculation examination. For Bachelor's degree in Theology, Five credits (C ) or above passes in O-level are required. A token is given to those with 3 credits plus the certification of Mature Age Entrance Examination from the University of Eastern Africa Baraton. For a Diploma in Nursing, credits in Sciences and Mathematics in O-level. For a Diploma in Secretarial science, three credits, one of which should be in English Language. For a Certificate in Secretarial science, Pass in O-level examination is required |
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| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 1,500 |
Programs and Degrees
| Certificate | Theology |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Theology |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, English, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), Humanities and Social Science Education, Native Language Education, Religious Studies, Swahili, Theology |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
Notable alumni
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Christopher Mwashinga
- Occupations
- Christian ministerpoetwriter
- Biography
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Christopher R. Mwashinga, Jr is a Tanzanian author and poet from Mbeya, Tanzania who lives in the United States. He has published books of Christian poetry, theology, mission, and religious history. His poetry has been published in reputable anthologies in the United States, and other countries including Kenya, Singapore, and Tanzania. He writes in English and Kiswahili.
University of Arusha faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, French, Information Sciences, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Sales Techniques, Statistics |
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| School : Education | Accountancy, African Languages, Bible, Business Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, English, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), History, History of Religion, Humanities and Social Science Education, Management, Native Language Education, Pastoral Studies, Religion, Religious Education |
| School : Theology | Religious Studies, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | UoA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU); the Adventist Accreditation Agency (AAA) |
| Motto | Wholistic Human Development |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 7 Usa-River Arusha Tanzania |
|---|---|
| City population | 416,000 |