Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University

country rank	26
world rank	11363

University Overview

Established in 1998, Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Zanzibar City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mjini Magharibi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University (SUMAIT) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University (SUMAIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 21 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Tanzanian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University
Acronym	SUMAIT
Founded	1998
Motto	Ethics and Innovations
Colours	Black and green
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University Location

Address	PO Box 1933 Zanzibar City (population range: 250,000-499,999) Mjini Magharibi Tanzania
T	+255 (24) 224 2101
F	+255

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	Not reported
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	Not reported

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	50-60%
Admission Office	PO Box 1933 Zanzibar City +255 773 774 838 772 000 243

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	1,000-1,999
Academic Staff	50-99
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	Islamic

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Not reported
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Tanzania Commission for Universities

Year of first Accreditation

1998

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

The Consortium of Tanzania Universities Libraries and Research Libraries (COTUL)
Tanzania Education and Research Network (TERNET)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium

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Site last updated: Sunday, 21 April 2019

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