Detailed introduction of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS):

Basic Profile

Nature of the institution: Public university.

School Category: Medical University.

Establishment Time: Its origin can be traced back to the Dar es Salaam Medical College established in 1963. In 1991, it became a constituent college of the University of Dar es Salaam - Muhimbili University School of Health Sciences. In 2007, it was officially upgraded to Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.

Geographical Location: Located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, it has two campuses. The main campus is in the west of Upanga in Dar es Salaam, and the other is the Mloganzila campus 31 kilometers west of Muhimbili Hospital.

Historical Evolution

In 1963, the school was established as the Dar es Salaam Medical College.

In 1968, it became the Medical College of the University of Dar es Salaam.

In 1976, the School of Medicine was merged into Muhibili Hospital to form the Muhibili Medical Centre.

In 1991, the School of Medicine was upgraded to a college of the University of Dar es Salaam, the Muhibili University College of Health Sciences, by an Act of Parliament.

In 2000, the government dissolved the Muhibili Medical Centre and established the Muhibili University College of Health Sciences and the Muhibili National Hospital, which are related but independent.

In 2005, the 1991 Act of Parliament establishing the Muhibili University College of Health Sciences was repealed.

In 2007, the Muhibili University of Health and Allied Sciences was officially established in accordance with Section 1 of the University Charter.

School Strength

Faculty: According to 2018 data, the university has 306 academic staff and 342 administrative staff.

Student size: In 2018, there were 3,861 students, including 3,172 undergraduates, 662 postgraduates, and 29 doctoral students.

Research achievements: The school has participated in more than 40 major research projects, ranging from "Vitamin trials for women and children infected with HIV" to "Health insurance research in developing countries". Research partners include the European Union and many European and American universities.

Educational philosophy

Vision: To become a university that excels in high-quality training, research and public services for health professionals and has a good learning and working environment.

Mission: To provide high-quality training, research and services in health and related fields to achieve equitable socioeconomic development in Tanzania and other regions.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The school has strong strengths in professional fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, public health, traditional medicine, laboratories and related sciences, and offers undergraduate and graduate courses.

Featured laboratories: There is a special traditional medicine research institute that focuses on the research and development of traditional medicine.

Department settings: The school has five colleges and one institute, offering undergraduate courses such as biomedical engineering, midwifery, nurse anesthesia, and eleven graduate courses.

International ranking: According to AU-IBAR ECOSYSTEM data, it ranks 3884th among world universities and 89th among African universities.

Cost: There is no detailed cost information for the school at present, but as a public university, it generally has government financial support, and the tuition fee may be more affordable than that of private universities.

Campus environment

Main campus: Located in the western part of Upanga in Dar es Salaam, it has convenient transportation and relatively complete surrounding supporting facilities. The architectural style of the campus combines local characteristics with modern elements, and has teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories and other facilities.

Mloganzila Campus: The campus has a modern teaching hospital with 571 beds, which provides students with a good clinical practice environment. The campus is well greened and the environment is pleasant.