Welcome to the University of Dar es Salaam!

Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue your studies, I warmly welcome you to the University of Dar es Salaam. As a postgraduate student, you are embarking on an exciting and transformative academic journey.

Graduate study is distinct from your undergraduate experience. Instead of exploring a broad range of subjects, you will focus more deeply within your chosen discipline, engaging in advanced research, critical inquiry, and scholarly debate. You will also find more opportunities for one-on-one interaction with academic staff and greater responsibility for managing your own academic progress.

We encourage you to explore unfamiliar areas within your field and to be open to new methodologies and perspectives. Your intellectual life will revolve around your programme’s curriculum, your academic mentors, and your cohort of fellow students. The relationships you build with your supervisors and peers will be vital to your success, and the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies is committed to ensuring you receive the highest quality of guidance and support.

The University of Dar es Salaam boasts a vibrant community of distinguished faculty and talented students dedicated to research, innovation, and creativity. As you work alongside them, you will contribute to advancing knowledge in your field—whether in science, social sciences, humanities, engineering, medicine, or business.

Beyond your academic work, we encourage you to participate in the rich intellectual and cultural life of our campus. Attend seminars, guest lectures, art exhibitions, musical performances, and social events. These experiences will broaden your perspective, spark new ideas, and help you engage with people and disciplines beyond your own.

Success in postgraduate studies requires careful planning, and we are here to support you in mapping out your academic and professional path. Dar es Salaam offers diverse cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities—take advantage of them as you pursue your career and personal growth.

I wish you every success in your studies and look forward to witnessing your contributions to our scholarly community.

Prof. Rose A. Upor

Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

University of Dar es Salaam