UDSM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES/INSTRUMENTS

GOVERNANCE INSTRUMENTS

  1. Katiba ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania (1977)
  2. The Universities Act (CAP. 346)
  3. UDSM Charter and Rules (2007)
  4. University of Dar es Salaam Vision 2061 (2014)
  5. University of Dar es Salaam Corporate Strategic Plan 2024-2033
  6. Guidelines on Composition and Operation of Campus, College, School and Institute Boards (2021)
  7. The University of Dar es Salaam [Convocation and Alumni Relations Rules, 2025]
  8. University of Dar es Salaam Internationalization Policy (2022)

STUDENTS AFFAIRS INSTRUMENTS

  1. Student By-Laws (2021)
  2. Student Organisation (DARUSO) Constitution (2024)
  3. Students Affairs Policy (2025)
  4. Student Organisation (DARUSO) Five-Year Rolling Strategic Plan 2025/2026-2029/2030 (2025)
  5. Students' Accommodation Policy and Operational Guidelines (2022)
  6. Guidelines for the Registration and Supervision of Students' Associations (2024)

ACADEMICS, RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY INSTRUMENTS

  1. A Handbook for Competence-Based Assessment Methods for Lecturers and Instructors at the University of Dar es Salaam (2023)
  2. General Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes (2018)
  3. Guidelines for Staff and Students Industrial Attachment and Internship (2023)
  4. Professor Emerita/Emeritus Rules [Made under Rule 25 (2) (r) of the Charter of Incorporation (University of Dar es Salaam) Rules, 2007], Revised Edition, 2021
  5. University Quality Assurance Policy and Operational Procedures, 2nd Edition, (2021)
  6. Teaching Practice/Practical Training Regulations and Procedures [REVISED](2022)
  7. Reviewed Regulations on External and Internal Examination Processes (2013)
  8. Industry Advisory Committee Guidelines, 2024.
  9. Journal Policy and Guidelines, 2024.
  10. Policy on Intellectual Property, 2008 (Revised Edition 2022)
  11. Professorial Research Chairs Guidelines and Procedures, 2020.
  12. Scholarly publication and dissemination policy and guidelines, 2021 (revised edition 2023)
  13. Consultancy Policy and Operational Procedures, 2024.
  14. Guidelines and Procedures for Management of Research Projects and Activities Funded from External Sources, 2020.
  15. Guidelines and Procedures for Professorial Inaugural Lectures and Professorial Valedictory Lectures, 2021.
  16. Guidelines for Collaboration on Applied Research, Innovation and Training Infrastructure, 2024.
  17. Guidelines for Commercialization of Intellectual Property, Innovations and Research Products, 2022.
  18. Guidelines for Outreach Programmes, 2024.
  19. Guidelines for Postdoctoral Scholar and Research Associate (PDSRA) Programmes, 2015
  20. UDSM Honorary Degree Regulations
  21. UDSM Library User Guide
  22. Research Agenda 2018 – 2028
  23. Research Ethics and Operational Guidelines, 2010. (under review)
  24. Research Policy and Operational Procedures- 2015 (UNDER REVIEW)
  25. Guidelines and Procedures for Professorial Inaugural Lectures and Professorial Valedictory Lectures, 2021
  26. Guidelines for Research Centers and Research Centers of Excellence, 2014.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENTS

  1. University of Dar es Salaam Human Resource Management Policy and Operational Procedures (2022)
  2. University of Dar es Salaam Staff Regulations (2013)
  3. Staff Code of Conduct
  4. Guidelines for Internship Programmes for Administrative and Technical Staff at the University of Dar es Salaam (2016)
  5. Promotion of Clinical Adjunct Academic Staff at UDSM-MCHAS (An Addendum to the UDSM Guidelines for the Assessment of Academic Staff Performance (2022)
  6. Guidelines for Engaging Adjunct Professors (2018)
  7. Adjunct Staff Guidelines (2024)
  8. Guidelines for Identification and Award of Best Workers (2024)

ADMINISTRATION INSTRUMENTS

  1. Customer Service Charter (2021)
  2. Communication Policy (2019)
  3. Grievance Handling Guidelines (2024)
  4. Gender Policy (2021)
  5. Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy (2006) Revised Edition [2024]
  6. Health Services Policy (2017)
  7. HIV/AIDS and Non-Communicable Diseases Policy (2020)
  8. Sports and Games Policy (2017)
  9. Guidelines for the Identification, Assessment and Provision of Support Services to Staff and Students with Disabilities (2024)
  10. Security Policy and Operational Procedures (2020)
  11. Investment Policy (2023)
  12. Financial Regulations (2019)
  13. Estates Services Policy (2020)
  14. Housing Policy
  15. Guidelines for Managing Gender-Based Violence, Sexual, Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (2024)
  16. Guidance and Counselling Perspectives, Policy and Procedures (2018)
  17. Policy on Disability and Special Educational Needs (2022)
  18. Records and Archives Management Policy and Operational Procedures

ICT INSTRUMENTS

  1. Acceptable Use of ICT Resources Policy (2024)
  2. Computer, Applications and Network Security Management Guideline (2024)
  3. Guideline for ICT Service Management and Operations (2024)
  4. ICT Assets Disposal Guidelines (2020)
  5. Software Systems Acquisition Guidelines (2024)
  6. Information Assets Classification and Control Guidelines (2024)