UDSM Programmes Synopsis (Prospectus)

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is the oldest public university in Tanzania. It is situated on

the western side of the city of Dar es Salaam, occupying 1,625 acres on the Observation Hill, and 13

kilometres from the city centre. It was established on 1st July 1970, through Parliament Act No. 12 of

1970. Later, the Universities Act No. 7, of 2005 repealed Act No. 12 of 1970 and all the enabling legal instruments of the constituent colleges. Prior to 1970, the University College, Dar es Salaam had started in 1961 as an affiliate College of the University of London. It had only one faculty – the

Faculty of Law, with 14 students. In 1963 it became a Constituent College of the University of East

Africa together with Makerere University College in Uganda and Nairobi University College in Kenya.Since 1961, the University of Dar es Salaam has grown tremendously in terms of student intake,academic units and academic programmes.

UDSM has released the booklet that aimed to give highlights of the undergraduate programmes offered by the University.It is expected that the information provided herein will give applicants the necessary facts about various programmes and therefore provide a tool for prudent decision making of their future career choices. Would-be students of the University especially those in secondary schools can use this booklet to determine their own career paths early in their academic life.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BOOKLET WITH BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES