Tanzania: University of Dar es Salaam

University of Dar es Salaam, UDSM, is the oldest and biggest university in Tanzania, established in 1961. The main campus is situated in the Observation Hill area, 13 kilometres from Dar es Salaam city centre. Here lecture halls, student dorms, restaurants and research centres share the green campus space. UDSM is a public university that offers Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral Degrees to the university’s 27 000 students.

Exchange via KTH Global Development Hub

Exchange studies at UDSM are done through KTH Global Development Hub. Read more about the application and eligibility on the page Project courses in Africa through KTH Global Development Hub .

University in brief

Sustainability impact

Rank 801-1000 in the world in THE's impact ranking 2023

Language of instruction: English
Academic calendar: October to February, March to July
Website: udsm.ac.tz
Youtube: University of Dar es Salaam
Note: The exchange with UDSM is part of the partnership with the KTH Global Development Hub (GDH), which means, among other things, that you need to take a mandatory project course within the exchange. You can find more information on Project courses in Africa through KTH Global Development Hub .

Exchange opportunities

Number of spots: 4-6
Grade requirements: No