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Zanzibar University

country rank  14
world rank  10040

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Established in 1998, the Zanzibar University is a private higher education institution located in the medium city of Zanzibar City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mjini Magharibi. Officially recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, Zanzibar University (ZU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Tanzanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Zanzibar University (ZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. ZU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Zanzibar University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Zanzibar University's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Zanzibar University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Zanzibar University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym ZU
Founded 1998
Motto Spring of Knowledge and Virtue

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University Location

Address PO Box 2440
Zanzibar City
Mjini Magharibi
Tanzania
Zanzibar University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Zanzibar University Phone Number +255 (24) 223 2642
Zanzibar University Fax Number +255 (24) 223 6388

Study Areas / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of study areas they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Zanzibar University's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Zanzibar University's academic range and degree level offering.



Zanzibar University: Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate

PreBach
degrees
Bachelor
degrees
Master
degrees
Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Zanzibar University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Programs and courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Zanzibar University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Zanzibar University.

Zanzibar University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Zanzibar University's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Zanzibar University's admission information.

Zanzibar University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Zanzibar University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Zanzibar University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Zanzibar University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Zanzibar University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Zanzibar University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Zanzibar University.

Zanzibar University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Zanzibar University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Zanzibar University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


Zanzibar University's Control Type Control Type

Zanzibar University is a private higher education institution.


Zanzibar University's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Zanzibar University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Zanzibar University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Zanzibar University is Islamic Religious Affiliation

Zanzibar University has a Islamic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Zanzibar University's main facilities:


Zanzibar University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Zanzibar University's Library


Zanzibar University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Zanzibar University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Zanzibar University's main services:


Zanzibar University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Zanzibar University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Zanzibar University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Zanzibar University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Zanzibar University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Zanzibar University's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Zanzibar University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Zanzibar University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Tanzania Commission for Universities


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Zanzibar University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...


  • Colleges
  • Faculties
  • Schools
  • Institutes
  • Academies
  • Departments
  • Divisions
  • Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.

Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Zanzibar University's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).




Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Zanzibar University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Zanzibar University's X (formerly Twitter) page review Zanzibar University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Zanzibar University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

Zanzibar University's Wikipedia article

Video Presentation

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University Website

Feedback, Errors and Update

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Disclaimer: please visit Zanzibar University's official website to review that the information provided above is up-to-date. The uniRank World University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to apply for enrollment.

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