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UDSM Online Application 2025/2026

UDSM ONLINE APPLICATION 2025: The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is the oldest and premier public university in Tanzania. It is situated 13 kilometers on the western side of the city of Dar es Salaam, occupying 1,625 acres on the observation hill, famously known as Mlimani in Kiswahili. It was established on 25^th October 1961 as the University College Dar es Salaam (UCD), an affiliate college of the University of London. It was temporarily hosted in the premises belonging to Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) located in Lumumba Street, Dar es Salaam from its establishment up to 1964 when it was moved to the current location at the Hill. At its inception, it had only one faculty, the Faculty of Law, with 14 students among them one female, Julie Manning. In 1963, it became a constituent college of the University of East Africa together with Makerere University College in Uganda and Nairobi University College in Kenya. UDSM became a full-fledged university on 1^st July 1970 through Act No. 12 of 1970.

UDSM ONLINE APPLICATION 2025: For the academic year 2025–2026, the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has set up an online application process for potential students looking to enroll in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. A thorough explanation of the requirements, key dates, and application process can be found below.

UDSM ONLINE APPLICATION 2025: Applications for Undergraduate Programs: Applications for undergraduate programs are currently closed. It is important to remember, nevertheless, that the application season for the following school year normally begins in mid-July. For example, for the 2025–2026 academic year, potential candidates were asked to apply beginning on July 15, 2025.