Details About State University of Zanzibar
The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) was established by Act No. 8 of 1999 of the Zanzibar House of Representatives which was then amended by Act No. 11 of 2009, and further re-amended by Act No. 7 of 2016. The latter amendment has justified SUZA to merge with other Zanzibar higher learning institutions; these are the then Zanzibar Institute of Financial Administration (ZIFA), College of Health Sciences (CHS) and the Zanzibar Institute of Tourism Development (ZIToD). His Excellency Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council is the Chancellor of the University. The University became operational in September 2001.
Currently, SUZA consists of seven campuses that are found at equally beautiful but different locations within the islands. Six campuses are located in Unguja and one campus in Pemba Island. Tunguu is the main SUZA campus located about 12 km away from Zanzibar town. The campus is actually huge and brand new decorated with green field that offers cutting-edge infrastructure of the World standard. It gives to students a local alternative to some of the world’s attractive learning environments.
The second campus is inherited from the first Teachers’ Training College in East Africa, Nkrumah campus at Beit el Ras. This is located along the coast of the Indian Ocean 5 kilometres away from the Stone Town; Nkrumah is a unique and unparalleled campus in the region that is constantly and naturally decorated by glittering blue sea and white sand beach along the perimeter of the campus. Here, our students enjoy very enriching learning environment along with the sea breezes.
Vuga as the third campus is located in the heart of the famous and historic Stone Town. Zanzibar is proud of this campus and it is very magnificently conserved by UNESCO World heritage site that vividly manifests rich culture and history of Zanzibar and its people. Thus, Vuga campus is composed of old but well kept historic structures that are surrounded by social amenities and public offices.
Benjamini Mkapa as the fourth Campus is located in Mchangamdogo at Pemba Island. This campus is inherited from the Benjamin Mkapa Teachers’ Training College. The fifth Campus is Maruhubi which is situated along the Indian Ocean sea shore 4 kilometres away from the town centre, and 14 kilomeres away from Zanzibar airport. To reach public and private transport is readily available at a reasonable cost.
Chwaka is the sixth Campus located at Chwaka village; scenic fishing village in Central District 30 kilometres away from Zanzibar town. The seventh Campus is inherited from the then College of Health Sciences at Mbweni. More new campuses that will house new schools are expected to be built in the next five years in accordance with the university strategic plan. These will be located in both, Unguja and the sister island of Pemba.
As an academic public institution, SUZA commits to deliver quality education to transform society to be well educated, to acquire responsible leadership and practical entrepreneurial skills, and to adopt democratic citizenry. Most importantly, SUZA fully contributes in preparing and shaping future leaders of the country both in private and public sectors. At heart, SUZA strives to fully contribute towards establishing a sustainable society amidst the ever emerging new challenges of the 21st century and challenges of the future.
SUZA aims at elevating its reputation even higher. In addition to its reputation in offering quality education, SUZA strengthens its research undertake in order to globally contribute in generating new knowledge and thus, answering difficult questions that puzzle the world today.
Our vision
To be the preferred higher institution of learning and research in Eastern Africa.
Our mission
To offer quality and broadly relevant education and research in order to develop a knowledge-based society that can tackle the challenge of 21st century and beyond.
Motto
SUZA is a catalyst for social changes.
Core values
Embrace and drive changes
Teamwork
- Build an open and honest community
Freedom of thought and expression
Punctuality and quality
Action oriented
Good Intentions
Patriotism
List Of Courses Offered At State University of Zanzibar
School of Health and Medical Sciences
Undergraduate programmes
Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Diploma programmes
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Diploma in Clinical Dentistry
Diploma in EnvironMental Health Sciences
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Future programmes:
Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing and Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
School of natural and social sciences
Programmes offered:
Bachelor of Arts in History and Archeology (BAHA)
Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies (BAGES)
Bachelor of Arts with Education (BA. Ed)
Diploma in Social Work (DSW)
Diploma in Arts with Education (DA. Ed)
Master of Science in Environmental Studies (MScES)
Master of Science in Climate Change and Natural Resources Management (MSc. CC & NRM)
MSc. Chemistry
Bachelor of Science with Education (B.Sc. Ed)
Diploma in Science with Education
Department future programmes:
PhD in Chemistry
PhD in Environmental Sciences
Available Research Equipment
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.Sc. CS)
Bachelor of Information Technology Application & Management (BITAM)
Bachelor of Science and IT with Education – IT Major (BSc & IT ED
Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Information Technology
Department future programmes:
BSc Communication Engineering
BSc Multimedia and Animation
BSc Informatics – GIS and remote sensing
BSc Informatics – mobile and web technologies
Msc in Computer Science
Msc in Information Technology
Spatial data and other Consultancy:
To be internationally recognised as an important research and innovation hub and a leader in East Africa for geospatial sciences, technologies and its application.
Offered IT Consultancies in Different Fields
School of Continuing and Professional Education
Academic ProgrammesNon-Degree programmes
Certificate in Computing Technology (CCT)
Certificate in Library and Information Studies (CLIS)
Diploma in Library and Information Studies (DLIS)
Short Course programmes
Computer Application courses
Basic computer courses
Language courses
Minute Taking and Writing Skills
Customer Care services
Information Ethics for Employees
Professional programmes
CISCO CCNA
CISCO IT Essential
Airfare and Ticketing
IATA
Tour Guiding Operations
Upcoming programs
CCNP
Cyber Security
ICDL
School of Business (SoB)
- Undergraduate programmes.
Bachelor degree in Financial Administration – Accounting.
Bachelor degree in Banking and Finance
Bachelor degree in Procurement and Supply Management.
Bachelor degree in Information Technology with Accounting.
Diploma programmes
Ordinary Diploma in Financial Administration – Accounting
Ordinary Diploma in Information Technology with Accounting
Ordinary Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) with Accounting
Certificate programmes
Basic Certificate in Financial Administration
Certificate in Information Communication Technology(ICT)with Accounting
Institute of Tourism
IoT
Institute of Tourism (IoT) is a post-secondary training academic and professional service provider in the development of the human resource capital in the field of tourism, hospitality, entrepreneurship and ICT industries.
Vision
“Our vision is to become a learning centre of excellence for human capital development in tourism, producing well qualified graduates with enquiry mind and entrepreneurial attributes able to cope with the ever growing demands in the industry”
Mission
IoT’s mission is to equip the learners with relevant and adequate competence-based education and training in tourism, hospitality and ICT industries in order to empower them to support their own livelihood as well as boosting national economy.
IoT VALUES
- Producing qualified graduates that could satisfy industrial demands at individual, community, national and international levels.
- Observing environmental morals pertaining to ecological and heritage protection.
- Producing and retaining quality and qualified staff
- Managing diversity related to gender and the marginalized.
- Stimulating drive for self-employment and maintaining unity and harmony at the work place.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
The Library.
The Institute library is growing to be a unique resource center for Hospitality and Tourism education in Zanzibar. It houses a wide range of professional books and journals.
Practical training.
- The institute has a big restaurant, a conference overlooking room and green garden where students apply their theoretical knowledge into
- Tour guiding students learning the history of one of the populated historical attraction in Zanzibar.
- Food & Beverage students during practical drill serving for mini meeting session with lunch in the Institute conference room.
- Food production students during practical drill in the IoT Training Kitchen.
Academic Programmes:
Undergraduate programme
Bachelor of Art in Tourism Management and Marketing
Diploma Programmes(2 years)
Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Diploma in Heritage Management and Tourism
Technician Certificate Programmes (2years)
FTC Front Office Operations
FTC in Housekeeping and laundry
FTC in Food Preparation and Pastry
FTC in Food and Beverage Sales and Services
Tour Guiding.
Basic Technician certificate (1 year)
FTC Front Office Operations
FTC in Housekeeping and laundry
FTC in Food Preparation and Pastry
FTC in Food and Beverage Sales and Services
FTC in Tour guiding
State University of Zanzibar Online Admission
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State University of Zanzibar Contact Details
P.O. Box 146
Main Campus,Tunguu
Zanzibar/Tanzania
Email: vc@suza.ac.tz