Introduction to the University of Arusha:

School Profile: The University of Arusha is a private Christian university in Tanzania, affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the second largest Christian school system in the world. It is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education and cultivating talents with all-round development in spiritual, intellectual, physical and social aspects.

Basic Profile

Established: 2006.

Geographical Location: Located in the Usa River in Arumeru County, Arusha Region, Tanzania.

Course Setting: Undergraduate and Master's degree programs as well as diploma and certificate programs are offered.

Historical Evolution: In 1970, the Tanzania Federation of Seventh-day Adventists established a pastoral training institution for its staff. In 1975, it merged the Seventh-day Adventist Health Gospel School at Kigo Mahri Hospital and the pastoral program in Ikizu, moved to the Usa River and was renamed the Arusha Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. In 1978, it was upgraded to a college and renamed the Tanzania Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and College. In 1992, it was renamed the Tanzania Seventh-day Adventist College. In 1996, it established an affiliation with Griggs University in the United States. In 1998, it established an affiliation with the University of East Africa, Balaton, Kenya. In 2003, it began to transform into a university, and in 2006 it became a fully licensed and accredited university.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a professional team of teachers who can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching Resources: It continuously enriches and improves library resources, teaching facilities, etc. to create good learning conditions for students.

Nature of the institution: Private university.

Educational philosophy: Adhering to the values ​​of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, emphasizing the comprehensive cultivation of students, focusing on the cultivation of students' spiritual growth, academic development, physical health and social responsibility, and helping students become moral, knowledgeable, and capable comprehensive talents.

Key disciplines: Master's programs include Master of Arts in Educational Management and Leadership, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, and Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting. Undergraduate programs include Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Bachelor of Arts in Religion, and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.

Departmental settings: There are seminaries, business schools, schools of education and other related departments to carry out teaching and research in different disciplines.

International rankings: There is no authoritative ranking that is widely recognized internationally, but it has a certain influence among local private universities in Tanzania.

Costs: There is no detailed public data on tuition fees, but as a private university, tuition fees may be higher than those of public universities.

Campus environment: The campus is located near Arusha National Park and has a beautiful natural environment. The campus culture is diverse, bringing together students from different cultures, languages ​​and ethnic backgrounds, and focusing on cultivating mutual respect, dedication, etiquette and fear of God among students.