By | July 10, 2020

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.

The State University of Zanzibar

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

SELECT PROGRAM YOU WANT TO APPLY FOR

To start your application,
Click on the Program category
Follow the Listed steps.
On each page there are instructions.

State University of Zanzibar Contact Details

P.O. Box 146

Main Campus,Tunguu

Zanzibar/Tanzania

Email: vc@suza.ac.tz

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