UDSM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES/INSTRUMENTS

GOVERNANCE INSTRUMENTS

  1. Katiba ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania (1977)
  2. The Universities Act (CAP. 346)
  3. UDSM Charter and Rules (2007)
  4. University of Dar es Salaam Vision 2061 (2014)
  5. University of Dar es Salaam Corporate Strategic Plan 2024-2033
  6. UDSM Brand Identity Manual
  7. Guidelines on Composition and Operation of Campus, College, School and Institute Boards (2021)
  8. The University of Dar es Salaam [Convocation and Alumni Relations Rules, 2025]
  9. University of Dar es Salaam Internationalization Policy (2022)

STUDENTS AFFAIRS INSTRUMENTS

  1. Student By-Laws (2021)
  2. Student Organisation (DARUSO) Constitution (2024)
  3. Students Affairs Policy (2025)
  4. Student Organisation (DARUSO) Five-Year Rolling Strategic Plan 2025/2026-2029/2030 (2025)
  5. Students' Accommodation Policy and Operational Guidelines (2022)
  6. Guidelines for the Registration and Supervision of Students' Associations (2024)

ACADEMICS, RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY INSTRUMENTS

  1. A Handbook for Competence-Based Assessment Methods for Lecturers and Instructors at the University of Dar es Salaam (2023)
  2. General Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes (2018)
  3. Guidelines for Staff and Students Industrial Attachment and Internship (2023)
  4. Professor Emerita/Emeritus Rules [Made under Rule 25 (2) (r) of the Charter of Incorporation (University of Dar es Salaam) Rules, 2007], Revised Edition, 2021
  5. University Quality Assurance Policy and Operational Procedures, 2nd Edition, (2021)
  6. Teaching Practice/Practical Training Regulations and Procedures [REVISED](2022)
  7. Reviewed Regulations on External and Internal Examination Processes (2013)
  8. Industry Advisory Committee Guidelines, 2024.
  9. Journal Policy and Guidelines, 2024.
  10. Policy on Intellectual Property, 2008 (Revised Edition 2022)
  11. Professorial Research Chairs Guidelines and Procedures, 2020.
  12. Research Agenda 2018 – 2028
  13. Research Ethics and Operational Guidelines, 2010. (under review)
  14. Research Policy and Operational Procedures- 2015 (UNDER REVIEW)
  15. Scholarly publication and dissemination policy and guidelines, 2021 (revised edition 2023)
  16. Consultancy Policy and Operational Procedures, 2024.
  17. Guidelines and Procedures for Management of Research Projects and Activities Funded from External Sources, 2020.
  18. Guidelines and Procedures for Professorial Inaugural Lectures and Professorial Valedictory Lectures, 2021.
  19. Guidelines for Collaboration on Applied Research, Innovation and Training Infrastructure, 2024.
  20. Guidelines for Commercialization of Intellectual Property, Innovations and Research Products, 2022.
  21. Guidelines for Outreach Programmes, 2024.
  22. Guidelines for Postdoctoral Scholar and Research Associate (PDSRA) Programmes, 2015
  23. Guidelines for Research Centers and Research Centers of Excellence, 2014.
  24. UDSM Honorary Degree Regulations
  25. UDSM Library User Guide

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENTS

  1. University of Dar es Salaam Human Resource Management Policy and Operational Procedures (2022)
  2. University of Dar es Salaam Staff Regulations (2013)
  3. Staff Code of Conduct
  4. Revised Harmonised Scheme of Service for Academic Staff in Public Universities and Constituent Colleges (2022)
  5. Harmonised Scheme of Service for Primary and Secondary School Teachers under Public Institutions (2022)
  6. Staff Development Policy (2010)
  7. Post-Retirement Contract Scheme for University of Dar es Salaam Academic Staff (2024)
  8. University of Dar es Salaam Succession Plan for Academic Staff (2024)
  9. Guidelines for Engagement of Assistants to Students with Disabilities (2023)
  10. Sera ya Mfuko wa Mazishi ya Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (2025)
  11. Kanuni za Utekelezaji wa Sera ya Mfuko wa Mazishi ya Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (2025)
  12. Mkataba wa Kuunda Baraza la Wafanyakazi la Chuo Kikuu Cha Dar es Salaam (2023)
  13. University of Dar es Salaam Guidelines for the Assessment of Academic Staff Performance (2022)
  14. Guidelines for Internship Programmes for Administrative and Technical Staff at the University of Dar es Salaam (2016)
  15. Rules and Guidelines governing Sabbatical Leave at the University of Dar es Salaam (2009)
  16. Mwongozo wa wanataaluma Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam kujisajili na kumaliza Masomo (2019)
  17. Promotion of Clinical Adjunct Academic Staff at UDSM-MCHAS (An Addendum to the UDSM Guidelines for the Assessment of Academic Staff Performance (2022)
  18. Policy for Adjunct Professors (2018)
  19. Guidelines for Engaging Adjunct Professors (2018)
  20. Adjunct Staff Guidelines (2024)
  21. Guidelines for Identification and Award of Best Workers (2024)
  22. Rules and Guidelines Governing Sabbatical Leave at the University of Dar es Salaam (2009)
  23. Mwongozo wa Namna Ya Kushughulikia Masuala Ya Wafanyakazi Waendeshaji Wa CKD Wanaoshindwa Kumaliza Masomo

ADMINISTRATION INSTRUMENTS

  1. Customer Service Charter (2021)
  2. Communication Policy (2019)
  3. Grievance Handling Guidelines (2024)
  4. Gender Policy (2021)
  5. Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy (2006) Revised Edition [2024]
  6. Guidelines for Managing Gender-Based Violence, Sexual, Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (2024)
  7. Health Services Policy (2017)
  8. HIV/AIDS and Non-Communicable Diseases Policy (2020)
  9. Guidance and Counselling Perspectives, Policy and Procedures (2018)
  10. Sports and Games Policy (2017)
  11. Policy on Disability and Special Educational Needs (2022)
  12. Guidelines for the Identification, Assessment and Provision of Support Services to Staff and Students with Disabilities (2024)
  13. Records and Archives Management Policy and Operational Procedures (2018)
  14. Security Policy and Operational Procedures (2020)
  15. Investment Policy (2023)
  16. Financial Regulations (2019)
  17. Estates Services Policy (2020)
  18. Housing Policy

ICT INSTRUMENTS

  1. Acceptable Use of ICT Resources Policy (2024)
  2. Computer, Applications and Network Security Management Guideline (2024)
  3. Guideline for ICT Service Management and Operations (2024)
  4. ICT Assets Disposal Guidelines (2020)
  5. Software Systems Acquisition Guidelines (2024)
  6. Information Assets Classification and Control Guidelines (2024)