Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement
University of Dar es Salaam
Connecting UDSM to the World, Our Alumni, and Our Future
The Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement (DICA) coordinates international partnerships, student and staff mobility, alumni relations, convocation activities, and advancement initiatives that support the growth and global visibility of the University of Dar es Salaam.
About DICA
DICA is a central directorate of the University of Dar es Salaam responsible for strengthening the University’s global engagement, nurturing lifelong relationships with alumni, coordinating convocation activities, and mobilizing support for institutional advancement. Through its two core units, DICA ensures that UDSM remains globally connected, socially relevant, and sustainably supported.
Our Core units
Internationalization
This unit coordinates international partnerships, student and staff mobility, exchange programs, visiting scholars, international admissions, and global collaborations that position UDSM as a world-class university.
Explore More >>Convocation and Advancement
This unit manages alumni relations, convocation ceremonies, fundraising, partnerships for development, and advancement initiatives that support the long-term growth of the University of Dar es Salaam.
Explore More >>What we Do
Internationalization Services
- International student exchange and mobility programmes
- Staff exchange and visiting scholars coordination
- International admissions and student support
- Institutional partnerships and MoUs
- Global academic collaborations and networks
- Support for international delegations and visitors
Convocation & Advancement Services
- Alumni relations and engagement activities
- Organization of convocation ceremonies
- Fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives
- Partnerships for development and advancement
- Graduate tracking and alumni communications
- Support for institutional growth and sustainability