Introduction to Mbeya University of Science and Technology in Tanzania:

School Profile: Mbeya University of Science and Technology is an important institution of higher learning in Tanzania. It is committed to becoming a center of excellence in knowledge, skills and applied education in the field of science and technology, cultivating talents with professional qualities in science and technology for the society, and promoting the country's scientific and technological progress and economic development.

Basic Overview

Establishment time: 2012/2013.

Geographic location: Mbeya City in southern Tanzania.

Campus distribution: There are main campus and Rukwa campus.

Student size: According to data in January 2025, there are 11,312 students.

Number of employees: According to data in January 2025, there are 721 employees.

Number of courses: According to data in January 2025, 58 courses are offered.

Historical evolution: Its predecessor was Mbeya Technical College and Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology. In 2012/2013, it officially became Mbeya University of Science and Technology. Since then, it has continued to grow and develop, and has achieved certain results in teaching, scientific research and social services.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 721 employees, including professional teaching staff, to provide students with professional knowledge and guidance.

Teaching facilities: It has basic facilities such as laboratories and classrooms required for teaching. With the development, it is constantly improved and updated to provide students with better learning conditions.

Institutional nature: public university.

Educational philosophy: Strive to lead the trend in education in the field of science and technology, focus on cultivating students' knowledge, skills and the ability to apply what they have learned to practice, so that students can contribute to social development in science and technology related fields.

Key disciplines: As a university of science and technology, engineering disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, etc., as well as related disciplines such as computer science and natural sciences are its key development directions, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, and cultivating students' professional abilities in these fields.

Department settings: The specific department settings have not been disclosed in detail, but it can be inferred that there are major departments related to science and technology, such as the Department of Engineering and the Department of Science.

International ranking: There is no clear international authoritative ranking data, but it is a science and technology university with a certain influence in Tanzania.

Cost situation: There is no detailed tuition and other cost data, but as a public university, there are generally government subsidies, and the tuition fees may be more affordable than private universities.

Campus environment

Urban environment: Mbeya City provides a certain social, cultural and economic environment foundation for the school, and infrastructure such as transportation can meet the basic needs of the school.

On-campus environment: The campus has teaching facilities such as teaching buildings and laboratories, as well as basic supporting facilities required for student life, providing students with a good learning and living environment. The overall campus atmosphere focuses on academic and technological practice.