Background and Rationale MinoHealth AI Labs, in collaboration with, The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), is convening this interactive workshop to explore how generative and agentic AI can support African researchers across the research lifecycle.
Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) anapenda kuwataarifu Waombaji Kazi wote walioomba kazi kuwa usaili unatarajiwa kuendeshwa kuanzia tarehe 15/09/2026 hadi 18/09/2026 hatimaye kuwapangia vituo vya kazi waombaji kazi watakaofaulu usaili huo. Wasailiwa wanaoitwa kwenye usaili wanapaswa kuzingatia maelekezo yafuatayo:
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is pleased to announce the availability of fully funded Masters Scholarships under the EAC Scholarship Programme (EACSP) Cohort 4, supported by the East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Germany, and implemented by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA).
The goals of the Tanzania Partnership Program (TPP) research initiative are to generate new scholarly knowledge, improve development interventions in Naitolia and Milola villages within Monduli District and Lindi Municipal, respectively, and support the timely completion of MSc research projects for self-financing students, especially those facing financial difficulties.
1.0. THE UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for immediate employment to fill 33 academic vacant posts as follows:
1.1 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION) – 1 POST
1.1.1 Department of Agriculture Economics and Business – CoAF
1.1.2 Duties and Responsibilities
MASTERS AND PHD SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: “THE TANZANIA CLIMATE CHANGE FINANCE NOTICEBOARD FOR ENHANCED CLIMATE ACTION - CLIFINA” AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) wishes to inform members of the University community and the public that the Chancellor of the University, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has appointed Prof. Amani Lusekelo as Acting Principal of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), effective from 18 May 2026.
The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Professorial Chair in Pan African Studies, University of Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (East Africa), invites applications for the EAYSS 2026 to run from 30 August to 13 October 2026 and aims to nurture young leaders inspired by Nyerere’s legacy.
AMITY University of India in collaboration with University of Dar es Salaam, Center for Virtual Learning (CVL), announces a partnership aimed at imparting education to students in Tanzania. The initiative offers the following ONLINE courses at affordable fees to qualified candidates using modern information and communication technologies. The bachelor’s and master’s degrees are awarded by the AMITY University to successful candidates. The application deadline is June 30, 2026. The programs will begin July 2026.
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuwataarifu waombaji kazi mbalimbali waliofanya usaili tarehe 2 hadi 4 Mei, 2026 kuwa, majina ya waombaji kazi waliofaulu usaili huo ni kama yalivyoorodheshwa katika tangazo hili.
All candidates who successfully completed their studies and are qualified for the University of Dar es Salaam PhD, Masters, Postgraduate Diploma and Bachelor Degree Awards in the 2025/2026 Academic Year are hereby informed that the GRADUATION COSTUMES will be issued per the following schedule.
The University of Dar es Salaam, through the Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA), is pleased to announce several Erasmus+ Student Mobility calls for the upcoming academic semester (September 2026 – February 2027).
These opportunities allow UDSM students to spend one semester at a partner European university, gaining international academic exposure and earning transferable credits.
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) at the University of Dar es Salaam invites interested staff and research students to submit abstracts for the GAPSYM19 International Conference, organized by the Ghent Africa Platform of the Ghent University Association (AUGent).
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) at the University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from eligible staff for an Erasmus+ Staff Training Mobility opportunity at the University of Granada, Spain.
This mobility program offers staff the opportunity to enhance professional skills, exchange best practices, and strengthen institutional collaboration within an international academic environment.
Eligibility:
Project Summary
This is to inform the University of Dar es Salaam community and the public that, following the transfer of Prof. Siasa I. Mzenzi to another institution, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. William A. L. Anangisye, has appointed Dr. Omari Zuberi Kalovya as Acting Director of Planning, Development and Investment, with effect from 1st April 2026.
The Department of Zoology and Wildlife Conservation, in collaboration with Re:Wild and the Natural History Museum in London, through the project “Developing an Eastern Arc and Coastal Forest Biodiversity Centre for Research, Training, and Public Engagement collectively known as HAZINA Project” invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill three (3) vacant posts of Laboratory Scientists (Curator) at the University of Dar es Salaam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Zoology and Wildlife Conservation.
This is to inform the University Community and the public that on 18th March 2026, the University Council approved the promotions of academic staff members from the rank of Senior Lecturer to Associate Professor:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MASTER RESEARCH STAY AT UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN, NORWAY, UNDER THE ERASMUS+ INTERNATIONAL CREDIT MOBILITY (ICM)
BACKGROUND
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite the University’s postgraduate students to apply for student mobility under the Erasmus Programme, in collaboration with Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), for the Autumn Semester 2026.
Mobility window: Early September 2026 – Mid-February 2027
STAFF MOBILITY (TEACHING MOBILITY TO EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY (ELTE), HUNGARY
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite members of academic staff to apply for teaching mobility under the Erasmus Programme, in collaboration with Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), for the Autumn Semester 2026.
Mobility window: Early September 2026 – Mid-February 2027
Mobility type: Outgoing staff mobility (teaching mobility)
Following the scholarship interviews conducted on 21st February 2026 at Silver Sands Hotel, the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), through the School of Mines and Geosciences (SoMG), in collaboration with Barrick Gold Corporation Tanzania, is pleased to announce that a number of diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate students have been awarded scholarships under the UDSM-Barrick Scholarship Program.
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) is pleased to invite applications from Master’s students for a one-semester student exchange at Mgimo University, for the Fall Semester 2026/2027.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), through the Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA), in partnership with Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University (AFSU), Türkiye, invites eligible students to apply for the Erasmus+ KA171 Student Mobility for Studies Programme for the Autumn Semester (September 2026 – February 2027).
The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for immediate employment to fill 18 academic vacant posts as follows:
1.1 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (CROP SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY), LINDI CAMPUS – 1 POST
1.1.1 Department of Crop Science and Beekeeping Technology – CoAF
1.1.2 Duties and Responsibilities
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) invites academic and administrative staff of the University of Dar es Salaam to apply for participation in the Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility (ICM) Project with Çankırı Karatekin University (CAKU), Türkiye.
This mobility opportunity forms part of the ongoing cooperation between UDSM and CAKU under the Erasmus+ programme and is open to eligible staff members for the 2025/2026 academic year.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) is pleased to invite applications from Master’s students for a one-semester student exchange at Tokyo Gakugei University, for the Autumn Semester 2026/2027.
Join our 5-week program
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The University of Dar es Salaam wishes to inform the University Community and the public that, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. William A. L. Anangisye, has appointed Dr. Rodrick H. Kweyunga as Director in the Office of the Vice Chancellor (DoVC), effective from 18th February 2026.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) invites its academic staff, researchers, and postgraduate scholars to submit original and unpublished manuscripts in response to an Open Call for Papers issued by our partner institution for publication in Cuadernos de Política Exterior Argentina (CUPEA), Issue No. 143.
Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Opportunity
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) invites academic and administrative staff to apply for participation in the University of Life Sciences from Timisoara - International Staff Training Week 2026, to be held in Romania.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) in collaboration with Imperial College London (ICL) have received funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to implement a project entitled “Leveraging Antenatal-Based Surveillance for Malaria” (ANC Malaria Surveillance Project). The project’s broad objective is to develop an integrated, in-country pipeline for translating Antenatal Care (ANC) data into decision-support tools for real-time malaria surveillance and burden reduction in Tanzania.
This is to inform the University of Dar es Salaam community and the public that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. William A.L. Anangisye, has appointed Prof. Kessy Fidel Kilulya, to the position of Acting Director of Postgraduate Studies, effective from 9th February 2026 until the substantive Director is appointed. Prof. Kilulya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS).
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) invites academic staff from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration to apply for an Erasmus+ KA171 mobility program at Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) in Isparta, Turkey.
Full or Partial Scholarships Available
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) invites graduate students to apply for the MA Program in African Sustainable Communities at the Department of African Studies, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Visiting Research Student Opportunity (Graduate Level)
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement invites eligible Master’s and PhD students to apply for the Global Affairs Canada – Study in Canada Scholarships, tenable at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada.
Erasmus+ Teaching and Training Opportunity – September 2025
Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Opportunity
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) invites academic and administrative staff to apply for participation in the Linnaeus University International Staff Training Week 2026, to be held in Sweden under the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Programme.
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) is pleased to invite applications from Master’s students for a one-semester student exchange at Sapienza Università di Roma, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities, for the Fall Semester 2026/2027.
The University of Dar es Salaam invites qualified postgraduate students to apply for the Erasmus+ Student Mobility Programme for the winter semester 2026/27 at the University of Freiburg, Germany.
Eligible Study Programmes:
Conditions:
This is to notify our graduates that the academic certificates for graduates of November and December, 2025 are ready for issuance. Graduates must submit a duly filled application form available online at www.udsm.ac.tz (Directorate of Undergraduate Studies). Please submit the form at our offices in the Sisal House Building (former School of Education Building) along with the following attachments:
Fondazione Edu Scholarship: Funded Candidates for 2025/2026
The Fondazione Edu Scholarship Programme is proud to announce the list of candidates who have been awarded funding for the 2025/2026 academic year. After an intensive selection process, we are excited to support a diverse group of talented individuals who demonstrated exceptional potential in their fields.
The following candidates have been selected for the scholarship funding:
As part of the University–Industry collaboration, the College of Engineering and Technology secured the JUYE and LETS scholarship opportunities from JUYE Concrete Co., Ltd. and New Materials Group Co., Ltd. for postgraduate and undergraduate students specialising in Civil Engineering, Construction, and Transportation.
Each postgraduate and undergraduate awardee will receive TZS 2,000,000 and TZS 1,000,000 respectively for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) wishes to inform the University community and the general public that, following the retirement of Professor Zhang Xiaozhen, the position of Chinese Director of the University of Dar es Salaam Confucius Institute became vacant.
We are pleased to inform the University of Dar es Salaam community and the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Article 9(1) of the University of Dar es Salaam Charter, 2007, read together with Rule 6(1) and (2) of the University of Dar es Salaam Rules, 2007, the Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam, His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has appointed Prof. Rose Acen Upor as Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic of the University of Dar es Salaam with effect from 31 December, 2025
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuwataarifu waombaji kazi mbalimbali waliofanya usaili tarehe 5 Desemba, 2025 kuwa, majina ya waombaji kazi waliofaulu usaili huo ni kama yalivyoorodheshwa katika tangazo hili. Waombaji waliofaulu usaili watatakiwa kukamilisha taratibu mbalimbali za ajira kwa kufika Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) jengo la Utawala, Ofisi ya Masjala, Chumba Na.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is pleased to invite applications from qualified MSc and PhD students for 10 available mobility positions under the Erasmus+ Programme to undertake a one-month academic exchange at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden.
For more than five years, Barrick through its Twiga Minerals partnership with the Government of Tanzania has continued to invest in the country to driving long-term, and sustainable growth. Our Tier One mines, Bulyanhulu and North Mara, remain central pillars of Tanzania’s mining industry, contributing to economic growth, local content development, and empowerment of nationals in the sector.
Tanzania Journal of Science (TJS) informs all participants, presenters, partners, and stakeholders that the TJS Conference scheduled for 11th–12th December 2025 has been postponed to 2026.
The new dates will be communicated in due course. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused by this change.
Taasisi ya Taaluma za Kiswahili ya Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam, (UDSM) kwa kushirikiana na Kampuni ya ALAF Limited, inapenda kutangaza ufadhili wa ada kwa wanafunzi watatu (3) waliochaguliwa kusoma Programu ya M.A. Kiswahili katika Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam kwa mwaka wa masomo 2025/2026.
The Dar es Salaam University Press was re-established in March 2017 to take up activities conducted by the Dar es Salaam University Press (1996) Limited (DUP 1996 Ltd). DUP is one of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Strategic Company mandated to publish all academic and scholarly works as well as all official documents of the University. UDSM since its inception has charted distinct pathways to academic excellence and DUP played a very distinct role to make UDSM known to Tanzania’s and beyond.
Naibu Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) anapenda kuwataarifu Waombaji Kazi wote walioomba kazi kuwa usaili unatarajiwa kuendeshwa kuanzia tarehe 05-12-2025 hatimaye kuwapangia vituo vya kazi waombaji kazi watakaofaulu usaili huo. Wasailiwa wanaoitwa kwenye usaili wanapaswa kuzingatia maelekezo yafuatayo:
Main Theme: Transforming Education for Sustainable Development
This is to inform the University community and the public that, the Appointments Committee, at its 58th meeting held on 12th November 2025, approved the promotion of the following academic staff from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, based on the strength of their scholarly publications and teaching.
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to inform the University community and the public that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. William A. L. Anangisye, has appointed Heads of Quality Assurance Departments, effective 1st November 2025, for the triennium 2024/2025
Call for Applications into Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship
Background
All candidates who successfully completed their studies and are qualified for the University of Dar es Salaam PhD, Masters, Postgraduate Diploma and Bachelor Degree Awards in the 2024/2025 Academic Year are hereby informed that the GRADUATION COSTUMES will be issued per the following schedule.
The University of Dar es Salaam, in partnership with Fondazione Edu, is pleased to announce the 2025 scholarship opportunities for needy and outstanding Tanzanian undergraduate students. The scholarship covers tuition fees, meals and accommodation allowances, and research or field costs.
Applications open on 27 October 2025 and close on 17 November 2025. Eligible students are encouraged to apply through the official university scholarship portal.
The University of Dar es Salaam Legal Aid Clinic operates under the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law and is responsible for providing legal advice, legal representation, preparation of legal documents, and legal education.
The Legal Aid Clinic was originally established in 1967 as the Legal Aid Committee, and it was officially transformed into the UDSM Legal Aid Clinic in 2025. Since its inception, the Committee has carried out its responsibilities with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and volunteerism.
Fluoride contamination in groundwater remains a major public health challenge in northern Tanzania, particularly in Oldonyosambu and Oldonyowas wards of Arusha District. Many residents depend on groundwater sources with fluoride levels exceeding WHO’s recommended limit (1.5 mg/L), leading to widespread dental and skeletal fluorosis. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) offers a low-cost and sustainable alternative for providing safe drinking water in these communities.
The Sustainable Agricultural Production and Value Addition for Enhancing Food Security in Tanzania (Food Security) a Sida-funded sub-programme, has one scholarship positions for PhD studies commencing in 1 November 2025 at UDSM.
Eligibility:
The Sida-funded Sustainable Agricultural Production and Value Addition for Enhancing Food Security in Tanzania (Food Security) Sub-Programmme has one scholarship position for PhD studies commencing on 1st November 2025. The selected applicant shall be required to spend up to six months (three months twice) in Sweden.
Eligibility: a
The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD) under a research project titled: “Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global south on forced displacement: with a focus on East Africa” funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada: invites applications for a post doctoral position ( 1 position); PhD (TWO positions) and masters (TWO positions) in their research year to seek res
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite the following candidates to attend an oral interview, which will be conducted on the date and time indicated below:
All invited candidates are required to observe the following:
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) invites applications from qualified candidates for Round Two Admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Applicants who were not selected in Round One, as well as new applicants, are encouraged to apply through the UDSM Online Admission System at https://admission.udsm.ac.tz.
The University of Dar es Salaam extends its congratulations to all applicants selected for admission during the first application window.
The results for Round One are now available in applicants’ accounts. Candidates with multiple admissions are required to confirm their offers at https://admission.udsm.ac.tz
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuwataarifu waombaji kazi mbalimbali waliofanya usaili tarehe 13 hadi 16 Julai, 2025 kuwa, majina ya waombaji kazi waliofaulu usaili huo ni kama yalivyoorodheshwa katika tangazo hili. Waombaji waliofaulu usaili watatakiwa kukamilisha taratibu mbalimbali za ajira kwa kufika Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) jengo la Utawala, Ofisi ya Masijala, Chumba Na. 315 siku ya Jumatatu, tarehe 8 Septemba, 2025 kuanzia saa tatu kamili asubuhi, wakiwa na nyaraka zilizoainishwa katika tangazo hili ili ziweze kuhakikiwa kabla ya kupewa barua za ajira.
The Partnerships for Sustainable Community Development – Tanzania Partnership Program (PSCD-TPP) at Michigan State University is a collaborative alliance of local and international organizations working together to make communities more sustainable in their economic, health, education and overall well-being. PSCD-TPP establishes long-term collaborations among scholars, development professionals, government and non-governmental organizations, and local people to improve local livelihoods and to strengthen local capacity.
The University of Dar es Salaam invites the public to the PhD Viva Voce Defence of Ms. Beatrice Aron Millu, a PhD candidate in Business Administration. Her research examines the influence of humanitarian logistics on the health supply chain’s effectiveness, with a focus on the moderating role of international actors. The defence will be held on 4th September 2025 at 9:00 am, UDBS – Board Room.
The University of Dar es Salaam invites the public to the PhD Viva Voce Defence of Ms. Fransiska Josephat Mruma, a PhD candidate in Information Studies. Her research investigates mental health knowledge among adults in selected cities in Tanzania. The defence will be held on 28th August 2025 at 10:00 am, Library Auditorium Room, CoSS.
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuutangazia umma kuwa kimetenga eneo la mgahawa mdogo kwa ajili ya kutoa huduma za chakula kwa wanafunzi katika Hosteli za Ubungo.
Wenye nia ya kutoa huduma hii wanakaribishwa kuchukua fomu za maombi katika Ofisi ya Uwekezaji, Jengo la Utawala (Cranford Pratt Building).
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to inform its community and the general public that, pursuant to the powers vested in the Chancellor under Article 7(3) of the University of Dar es Salaam Charter, 2007, read together with Rule 9 of the University of Dar es Salaam Rules, 2007; and Article 9(1) of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) Charter, 2010, read together with Rule 5(1)(a), the Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam, H.E. Dr.
The German political foundation Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in partnership with the University of Dar es Salaam announces funds for a scholarship for the full period of 18 months for prospective students who qualify for the programme Master of Arts in Ethics of Governance and Public Service (MA EGPS) for the academic year 2025/2026. MA EGPS is multidisciplinary, combining courses that are team-taught in the Humanities, Development Studies, Political Science and Law disciplines.
Eligibility:
This Sida-funded PhD scholarship is open to eligible candidates wishing to specialize in Interdisciplinary Molecular Biosciences (IMB). The training will include the following disciplines: systematics, natural product chemistry, ecology, biotechnology, biomedical and bioinformatics. The PhD program must be completed within four (4) years and will be offered at the University of Dar es Salaam through a blended learning approach, involving expert contributions from Swedish partner institutions. Students will be registered at UDSM and co-supervised by both local and Swedish supervisors.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) in collaboration with Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) and Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is leading the implementation of a research project entitled: “Promoting Adaptive Management for Agricultural Water to Enhance Community Resilience Under Climate Change in the Kagera River Sub-Basin” The project’s general objective is to develop a framework that will promote adaptive management for agricultural water to enhance community resilience under climate change in the Kagera River sub-basin.
The German political foundation Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in partnership with the University of Dar es Salaam announces funds for a scholarship for the full period of 18 months for prospective students who qualify for the programme Master of Arts in Ethics of Governance and Public Service (MA EGPS) for the academic year 2025/2026. MA EGPS is multidisciplinary, combining courses that are team-taught in the Humanities, Development Studies, Political Science and Law disciplines.
Eligibility:
Call for applications: MSc Partial Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change Research Project
Project Outline
Written Interview Results on Tutorial Assistant (Chemical and Process Engineering), Tutorial Assistant (Communication Studies), Tutorial Assistant (Construction Management), Tutorial Assistant (Crop Science and Technology), Tutorial Assistant (Educational Foundations), Tutorial Assistant (Electronics Engineering/Telecommunications Engineering), Tutorial Assistant (French), and Tutorial Assistant (Geomatics)- Coet
Naibu Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo, Taaluma wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam anapenda kuwataarifu Waombaji Kazi wote walioomba kazi kuwa usaili unatarajiwa kuendeshwa kuanzia tarehe 13 hadi 16 Julai 2025 hatimaye kuwapangia vituo vya kazi waombaji kazi watakaofaulu usaili huo.Wasailiwa wanaoitwa kwenye usaili wanapaswa kuzingatia maelekezo yafuatayo:
MAIN THEME: Natural and Applied Sciences: Future Perspective for Industrial and Societal Development
SUB-THEMES: The conference explores how scientific research and innovation drive industrial and societal development across the following sub-themes:
The research project on nature-based climate solutions at the Department of Geography, University of Dar es Salaam, is funded by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). The project aims to enhance sustainable agricultural development in Tanzania through promoting nature-based climate solutions in the agricultural sector. The department is pleased to announce one PhD and two master’s scholarship opportunities.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is the oldest University in the country. It began as an affiliate College of the University of London in October 1961. At the time, it only had the Faculty of Law (currently the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law), which started with only fourteen students and three faculty members.
University of Dar es Salaam, State University of Zanzibar and University of Copenhagen, Denmark, herewith announce two Post Doc positions offered under the research project Himili Pamoja, Gendered Encounters in Climate Change Adaptation”, funded by Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (DANIDA).
The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for immediate employment to fill the vacancy of Security Guard post:
1. Job Title: Security Guard (10 posts)
A. Qualifications and Experience
Holders of Form IV or VI certificate plus National Service Training and/or People's Militia Training Phase II and/or any other form of military training. The candidate must be vetted and have the certificate of clearance by the police.
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuwataarifu waombaji kazi mbalimbali waliofanya usaili tarehe 15 hadi 17 Mei, 2025 kuwa, majina ya waombaji kazi waliofaulu usaili huo ni kama yalivyoorodheshwa katika tangazo hili.
Amity University of India in collaboration with University of Dar es Salaam, Center for Virtual Learning (CVL), announces a partnership aimed at imparting education to students in Tanzania. The initiative offers the following ONLINE courses at affordable fees to qualified candidates using modern information and communication technologies. The Bachelor's and Master's degrees are awarded by Amity University to successful candidates. The programs begin at the end of July 2025. The application deadline is June 30, 2025.
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite the following candidates for Oral interview to be held on date and time as indicated below;
POST: Business Development Officer
ORAL INTERVIEW: Friday, 23rd May 2025
TIME: 8.00am
VENUE: CONTINUING EDUCATON CONFERENCE (UDBS BUILDING)
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite the following candidates for Written and Oral interviews to be held on dates and time as indicated below;
All invited candidates are required to observe the following:
Naibu Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo, Taaluma wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam anapenda kuwataarifu
Waombaji Kazi wote walioomba kazi kuwa usaili unatarajiwa kuendeshwa kuanzia tarehe Mei 15, 2025 na
hatimaye kuwapangia vituo vya kazi waombaji kazi watakaofaulu usaili huo.Wasailiwa wanaoitwa kwenye
usaili wanapaswa kuzingatia maelekezo yafuatayo:-
The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) of the University of Dar es Salaam is excited to announce 2 scholarship opportunities for MSc studies. The scholarships are generously funded through a research project titled “Enhancing Coastal Resilience: Integrating Cost-Effective Technologies and Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Tanzania (ENCORE-TZ)” commissioned by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH).
A COSTECH funded climate friendly agriculture titled Improving Banana Yield and Value Addition to Banana Waste for Climate Friendly Banana farming has set aside fund to sponsor two MSc. Students. The project is working at improving banana productivity through the use environmental friendly Humic and Fulvic Acids to reduce clearing of forests for more agricultural land; and adding value to banana waste, in particular: fibre extraction from the pseudo stem, production of black soldier fly larvae (animal feed protein) and animal feed and ethanol from banana fibre decortication waste.
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuwataarifu waombaji kazi mbalimbali waliofanya usaili tarehe 10, 11, 12 na 13 Machi, 2025 kuwa, majina ya waombaji kazi waliofaulu usaili huo ni kama yalivyoorodheshwa katika tangazo hili. Aidha ajira zao zitakuwa rasmi pale vyeti vyao vitakapohakikiwa na kuthibitishwa na mamlaka husika.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is the oldest university in the country. It began as an affiliate college of the University of London in October 1961. At the time, it only had the Faculty of Law (currently the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law), which started with only fourteen students and three faculty members.
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuwataarifu waombaji kazi mbalimbali waliofanya usaili tarehe 10, 11, 12 na 13 Machi, 2025 kuwa, majina ya waombaji kazi waliofaulu usaili huo ni kama yalivyoorodheshwa katika tangazo hili.
Aidha ajira zao zitakuwa rasmi pale vyeti vyao vitakapohakikiwa na kuthibitishwa na mamlaka husika.
The ENCORE-TZ Research Project based at the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS), University of Dar es Salaam, is excited to announce two (2) PhD partial scholarship opportunities generously funded by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH).
This announcement informs the University of Dar es Salaam Community and the public that, under the authority granted by Article 7 (3) of the University of Dar es Salaam Charter 2007, in conjunction with Rule 9 of the University of Dar es Salaam Rules, 2007; along with Article 9 (1) of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education Charter and Article 9 (1) of the Mkwawa University College of Education Charter, alongside Rule 5 (1) (a), the Chancellor, H.E. Dr.
The University of Dar es Salaam invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the following ICT infrastructure projects under the HEET Project, funded by the World Bank:
Supply, Installation, Training, and Commissioning of ICT Tools
🔹 University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) – Kagera Campus
🔹 School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF)
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is offering two (2) Masters research scholarships in academic year 2024/2025. The scholarships are part of the 'Advancement and adaptation of agricultural biologicals to meet sub-Saharan Africa smallholder farmers' needs and build sustainable food systems (AgBio4SSA)' project funded by COSTECH
Scholarship Overview
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and the Kühne Foundation (KF-TZ) have partnered to implement initiatives for a four (4) year SAFA project in Agricultural supply chain, food supply chain, and transportation and logistics and related fields.
Objectives
This training aims to introduce to participants about groups of snakes found in Tanzania, with key emphasis on; identification, avoidance (of snakes and snakebites), handling and translocation.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the training, participants are expected to gain knowledge and practical skills on dealing with snakes and snakebites and using various gears to handle and translocate snakes.
PHD (Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda) MASTERS (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda) – 2025-2026
The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement UDSMRCFD under a research project titled: “Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global South on forced displacement: with a focus on East Af‚ica” funded by the Inte‚national Development Research Centre IDRC of Canada: invites applications for research fund from a PhD candidate (one position) and a maste‚’s student (one position).
Eligibility:
Fondazione Edu Scholarship: Funded Candidates for 2024/2025
The Fondazione Edu Scholarship Programme is proud to announce the list of candidates who have been awarded funding for the 2024/2025 academic year. After an intensive selection process, we are excited to support a diverse group of talented individuals who demonstrated exceptional potential in their fields.
The following candidates have been selected for the scholarship funding:
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite the following candidates for an oral interview to be held on the date and time as indicated below;
POST: Infrastructure Development Officer, UDSM HEET - Project
Viva Voce Examination Sessions: March - 2025
Tender No.: TR40/2024/2025/NC/63
POST TITLE: Business Development Officer
ORGANISATIONAL UNIT: Directorate of Public Services (DPS), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam
Naibu Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo, Taaluma wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam anapenda kuwataarifu waombaji kazi wote walioomba nafasi mbalimbali za ajira katika chuo hiki kuwa, usaili unatarajiwa kuendeshwa kuanzia tarehe 8 Machi 2025. Baada ya usaili, waombaji watakaofaulu watapangiwa vituo vya kazi. Wasailiwa wanaoitwa kwenye usaili wanapaswa kuzingatia maelekezo yafuatayo:-
The ENCORE-TZ Research Project based at the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS), University of Dar es Salaam, is excited to announce two (2) PhD partial scholarship opportunities generously funded by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH).
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PhD SPONSORSHIP FOR COMPUTER AND IT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Tender No.: TR40/2024/2025/NC/58
This is to inform the University of Dar es Salaam community and the general public that, in the exercise of the powers vested upon him, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. William A. L. Anangisye, has made the following reappointments for the triennium 2024/2025 - 2026/2027 with effect from 1 st October 2024:
The Sustainable Agricultural Production and Value Addition for Enhancing Food Security in
Tanzania (Food Security) a Sida-funded sub-programme, has 5 scholarship positions for PhD
studies commencing in March 2025. Some of selected applicants will be co-supervised by
Swedish supervisors and will spend up to six months (three months twice) in Sweden.
Common Eligibility:
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has received funding to support its strategic development plans through the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project, which is supported by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (GoT) through the World Bank (WB).
Dear Members of the UDSM Community,
HAPPY 2025 TO YOU ALL!
On behalf of the University Management, I congratulate all the members of the UDSM Community for navigating through 2024 successfully against the tide of numerous odds and even moments of despair. I also offer my warmest New Year’s greetings and best wishes to you all.
Opportunities at College of Social Sciences
CALL FOR A POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
(Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda) 2025-2026)
The Research Chair on Forced Displacement of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM-RCFD), under a research project titled: “Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global South on forced displacement: with a focus on East Africa” funded by the International Development Research centre (IDRC) of Canada, invites applications for a post-doctoral re- search position (one position).
The overall objective of this Sida Mathematics sub-programme (Phase II) titled Capacity Building in Mathematics for Scientific and Technological Advancement in Tanzania (CBM-STAT) is to build postgraduate training and research capacity in Mathematics and Mathematics education in Tanzania. The expected outcome of this phase is to have well-trained graduates who will participate productively in strategic research activities that can contribute to the alleviation of poverty levels in the society. The sub-programme is expected to enhance the quality and quantity of research outputs.
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite the following candidates for Oral interview to be held on date and time as indicated below;
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to announce Three (3) merit-based scholarships for postgraduate students (at the Master’s Level) for the 2024/2025 academic year. Successful candidates will register for studies at the University of Dar es Salaam and her constituent’s colleges (the Dar es Salaam University College of Education [DUCE] and Mkwawa University College of Education [MUCE]).
Updated Schedule of the remaining UDSM-2024 Graduation Ceremonies
The University of Dar es Salaam is offering two (2) Masters research scholarships in academic year 2024/2025. The scholarships are part of the Advancement and adaptation of agricultural biologicals to meet sub-Saharan Africa smallholder farmers' needs and build sustainable food systems (AgBio4SSA)' project funded by COSTECH
This is to inform the University of Dar es Salaam Community and the public that, in exercise of the powers vested upon him, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. William A. L. Anangisye has appointed Heads of Departments effective from 10th October 2024.
Advent Construction Ltd is offering full scholarships to 5 students joining Bachelor’s programs in Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying at the University of Dar es Salaam for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for immediate employment to fill the following academic vacant posts:
This is to inform the University Community and the general public that on 26th August 2024 the Council approved promotion of members of academic staff from Senior Lecturer to Associate Professor, and Lecturer to Senior Lecturer
The University of Dar es Salaam is pleased to invite the following candidates for Written and Oral interviews to be held on dates and time as indicated below;
POST: Financial Administrator – (Department of Geography)
MAARIFA (Transformative Knowledge for People, Forests and Climate in Tanzania) is a new research project collaboration of interdisciplinary team (involving the fields of ecology, political ecology, information technologies, political science, geography and anthropology) from the University of Dar es Salaam, University of Dodoma and University of Copenhagen funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA) through the administration of Danida Fellowship Centre.
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Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuutangazia umma uwepo wa eneo wazi kwa ajili ya kutoa huduma kwa wanafunzi kama ifuatavyo:
Candidates are invited to apply for a full two-year Master degree scholarship to be funded by NORAD under the NORSTIP programme. The period of study is August 2024 to July 202
Eligibility Criteria
The School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF), University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) invites applications for a training workshop on environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for studying, monitoring, and conserving marine biodiversity. This workshop is supported by WIOMSA and will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 20th to 24th May, 2024.
The Department of Geography in collaboration with the University of Cape Town’s Environmental Humanities South (EHS) is implementing a four-year research project namely: Critical Zones Africa, South and East (CzASE). The project is funded by the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA). It brings several other African research institutions including Addis Ababa University, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), University of Zimbabwe, Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) of South Africa and University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment).
Objective
To empower impact assessors with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in environmental assessment and safeguarding practices.
PHD SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: ''HIMILI PAMOJA''– GENDERED ENCOUNTERS IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, TANZANIA, UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM (UDSM)
Eligibility
The entry requirements consist of:
This is to inform the University Community and the general public that on 19th March 2024 the Council approved promotions of a member of the academic staff from Senior Lecturer to Associate
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuutangazia umma kuwa kimetenga maeneo maalumu kwa ajili ya kutoa huduma kwa wanafunzi kama ifuatavyo:
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Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kinapenda kuutangazia umma uwepo wa eneo wazi kwa ajili ya kutoa huduma kwa wanafunzi kama ifuatavyo:
The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD), under the Project “Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global south on forced displacement: with a focus on East Africa” hereby calls applications for interns (6 positions) to work with an NGO called Care and Assistance for Forced Migration (CAFOMI) working in Uganda for three-months undertaking duties given to them by the NGO.
