International Opportunities
Discover scholarships, student exchange, staff mobility, internships, summer schools, fellowships, grants, research calls, and international opportunities offered through UDSM and its global partners.
Your Gateway to Global Opportunities
The University of Dar es Salaam connects students and staff to international opportunities that support learning, research, professional development, cross-cultural engagement, and academic mobility.
Through DICA and UDSM’s partner institutions, members of the University community may access scholarships, exchange programmes, internships, summer schools, fellowships, research grants, and staff mobility opportunities across different regions of the world.
Opportunity Categories
Scholarships
Funding opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, short-term study, and specialized training programmes.
Student Exchange
Semester-based or short-term exchange opportunities with partner universities and global academic institutions.
Staff Mobility
Teaching, training, research, and professional development opportunities for academic and administrative staff.
Internships
International internships, professional attachments, practical training, and institutional placement opportunities.
Summer Schools
Short-term international learning programmes, field schools, cultural exchange, and intensive academic experiences.
Fellowships & Grants
Fellowships, research grants, conference funding, innovation calls, and academic development opportunities.
Featured Opportunities
Student Exchange Opportunities
Student exchange opportunities allow eligible students to study for a defined period at partner universities while gaining international academic and cultural experience.
View Partner UniversitiesTeaching & Training Mobility
Staff mobility opportunities support professional development, international teaching exposure, training, and collaboration with partner institutions.
Contact DICAScholarships & Fellowships
Scholarship and fellowship opportunities may support degree studies, short-term training, research, professional development, and academic exchange.
Ask About Current CallsStudent & Staff Exchange with Partner Universities
Student Exchange Mobility
Through UDSM’s partnerships and MoUs, students may access exchange and mobility opportunities hosted by partner universities, subject to eligibility, availability, nomination procedures, and specific call requirements.
- Semester or short-term study exchange
- Summer schools and field schools
- Research visits and academic placements
- Cross-cultural learning experiences
Staff Exchange Mobility
Staff mobility supports teaching, training, research collaboration, professional development, and institutional knowledge exchange between UDSM and partner institutions.
- Teaching mobility
- Administrative staff training
- Research collaboration visits
- Professional networking and capacity building
How to Apply for Opportunities
Check Eligibility
Review the opportunity requirements, target group, academic level, staff category, and eligibility conditions.
Read the Call
Carefully read the full announcement, deadlines, host institution details, benefits, and application instructions.
Prepare Documents
Prepare required documents such as CV, transcript, motivation letter, recommendation letter, passport, or work plan.
Submit Application
Submit through the stated channel, which may be DICA, the host institution, an online portal, or a partner university.
Await Selection
Selection may involve screening, nomination, partner review, interviews, or final approval by the host institution.
Important Guidance
Deadlines Matter
Most international opportunities are time-sensitive. Applicants should prepare documents early and submit before the deadline.
Nomination May Be Required
Some partner university opportunities require institutional nomination through UDSM before final submission.
Read Requirements Carefully
Eligibility, benefits, required documents, funding coverage, and application procedures vary from one opportunity to another.
Find Your Next International Opportunity
Students and staff are encouraged to follow DICA announcements, review eligibility criteria carefully, and contact the Directorate for guidance on international mobility, scholarships, fellowships, exchange opportunities, and partner university calls.