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Advancing UDSM’s Global Mission

Internationalization at the University of Dar es Salaam supports the University’s global mission by promoting international partnerships, academic mobility, international student engagement, visiting scholars, collaborative research, and cross-border knowledge exchange.

Through the Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement, UDSM connects with universities, research institutions, development partners, alumni, and global communities to strengthen teaching, research, innovation, and institutional visibility.

Internationalization Impact at a Glance

500+ International students hosted at UDSM
42+ Countries represented through international students
200+ International MoUs and collaborations
Global Mobility, exchange and partnership opportunities

Explore Internationalization Services

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International Students

Guidance for prospective, admitted, and current international students at the University of Dar es Salaam.

Visit Students Hub
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Admissions & Fees

Information on application pathways, admission guidance, fee structures, and study preparation.

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Partnerships & Collaborations

Explore institutional partnerships, MoUs, strategic collaborations, and global academic networks.

Explore Partnerships
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Visiting Professors

Meet distinguished visiting professors and scholars hosted by the University of Dar es Salaam.

Meet Visiting Professors
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Opportunities

Find scholarships, internships, competitions, fellowships, mobility calls, and global opportunities.

Explore Opportunities
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Summer Schools & Mobility

Discover short-term programmes, exchange opportunities, study visits, and international mobility experiences.

Explore Mobility Programmes

Why Choose UDSM?

Academic Excellence

A leading public university in Tanzania with strong teaching, research, and innovation capacity.

Dar es Salaam Advantage

Study in a vibrant coastal city and regional gateway to East Africa.

Global Partnerships

Institutional collaborations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond.

Student Support

Guidance for international students from application and arrival to academic life at UDSM.

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For International Students

Learn how to apply, prepare, arrive, and study at the University of Dar es Salaam.

Start Here
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For Partner Institutions

Collaborate with UDSM through MoUs, exchanges, research partnerships, and joint academic initiatives.

Partner With Us
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For Scholars & Visitors

Explore visiting professor, scholar, delegation, and academic engagement opportunities at UDSM.

Explore Visits

Featured Global Engagement

International students and partners engaging at the University of Dar es Salaam

Global Partnerships

UDSM continues to strengthen institutional partnerships that support teaching, research, innovation, mobility, and knowledge exchange.

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Academic collaboration and partnership engagement at UDSM

Visiting Professors

Distinguished scholars contribute to UDSM’s academic mission through lectures, research collaboration, mentorship, and institutional exchange.

Meet Visiting Professors
University of Dar es Salaam campus supporting global learning and exchange

Opportunities & Mobility

Explore scholarships, internships, summer schools, exchange programmes, research calls, and international mobility opportunities.

Explore Opportunities
Start Your Global Journey

Connect with UDSM Internationalization

Whether you are a prospective international student, partner university, visiting scholar, or global collaborator, DICA is ready to support your engagement with the University of Dar es Salaam.

Telephone +255 22 2410615
Location Dr. Wilbert Chagula Old Library Building, UDSM