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UDSM Launches JUYE Scholarship to Deepen Tanzania–China Academic and Cultural Ties
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has reaffirmed its commitment to internationalisation and the strengthening of Tanzania–China educational cooperation with the launch of the 2025 Confucius Institute at UDSM JUYE Scholarship, an initiative designed to support outstanding students of Chinese language and culture.
Tanzanian Law Student from UDSM Clinches Top Honours in ICRC Regional Essay Competition
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has reaffirmed its global academic standing after Mr. Abel Michael Simwaba, a fourth-year Tanzanian law student, clinched both the Best Overall Essay and Best Country Paper for Tanzania awards in the 2025 International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Eastern Africa Essay Writing Competition.
Golden Glory on the Field: UDSM Dominates TUSA Competitions with Championship Triumphs

By Donald Boneka, CMU

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has reaffirmed its status as a leading force in university sports after delivering outstanding performances at the recently concluded Tanzania Universities Sports Association (TUSA) Competitionsin in Dodoma, emerging as one of the tournament’s most successful institutions across multiple disciplines.

UDSM Deepens China–Tanzania Cultural Partnership with Expanded China Bookshelf Initiative
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has strengthened China–Tanzania cultural and academic cooperation with the launch of the Third China Bookshelf Initiative, reaffirming the role of knowledge and culture as drivers of national development and international partnership.
ALAF Scholarship Initiative Strengthens UDSM Kiswahili Academic and Regional Role
A strengthened academia–industry partnership is advancing the promotion of Kiswahili across East Africa after ALAF Limited, in collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), awarded scholarships to three outstanding students to pursue a Master’s degree at the Institute of Kiswahili Studies (TATAKI).
PM Nchemba Breaks Ground for Southern Tanzania’s Agricultural Future with UDSM Lindi Campus
The establishment of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Lindi Campus is set to play a transformative role in advancing agriculture-led development, skills generation, and socio-economic growth in Southern Tanzania, Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba has said.