Times Higher Education World University Rankings
1501+
2026
University
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- THE 2026 1501+
Overview
University of Dar es Salaam is a university in Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, in Tanzania. It appears in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 in the 1501+ band.
According to the data published with the THE 2026 rankings, it has around 38,201 students and a student-to-staff ratio of 20.9.
Course lists, entry requirements and fees change from year to year, so confirm the details on the official university website.
University Rankings
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Student Visa
Whether you need a visa to study in Tanzania depends mainly on your nationality and the length of your programme.
Requirements can differ by nationality, programme and length of stay. Depending on the rules, you may be asked for:
- an offer or confirmation of enrolment from a recognised institution
- a valid passport and passport photos
- evidence that you can cover tuition and living costs
- health insurance and, in some cases, medical checks
- proof of language ability or previous qualifications
Visa rules and fees change, so always check the current requirements with official government sources before you apply. The embassy or consulate of Tanzania in your country, and its official immigration authority, are the right places to confirm what applies to you.
Visa rules change. Always check the current requirements on the official government immigration website.
Documents Required for Admission
- Academic transcripts
- Degree or school-leaving certificate
- Passport
- English-language test result
- Personal statement or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- CV / résumé (often for postgraduate and MBA)
- Portfolio (for creative courses)
- Financial documents (where required)
Document requirements can vary by course and study level. Always check the official university requirements for your programme.
University Information & Contact
- Address
- P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
- Official website
- udsm.ac.tz (opens in a new tab)
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