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University Institutions operating in Tanzania
Accreditation is a process of validation in which Colleges, Universities and other institutions of higher learning are evaluated. In Tanzania accreditation means an institution has met or exceeded minimum standards of quality. For any institution to be accredited the Commission must be satisfied that the institution concerned has adequate physical, human and financial resources, viable academic programme and sound structure of governance.NACTVET - UDAHILI WA VYUO VYA KATI
Institutions Admitting Students in 2023/2024 Academic Year| Name of Institution | Ownership Status | Location |
| Abdulrahman Al- Sumait University (SUMAIT) | Private | Zanzibar |
| Aga Khan University (AKU) | Private | Dar es salaam |
| Archbishop Mihayo University College of Tabora (AMUCTA) | Private | Tabora |
| Ardhi University (ARU) | Public | Dar es salaam |
| Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) | Private | Mwanza |
| Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCoM) | Private | Mbeya |
| Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) | Public | Dar es salaam |
| Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU) | Private | Dar es salaam |
| Jordan University College (JUCo) | Private | Morogoro |
| Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT) | Private | Dar es salaam |
| Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) | Private | Kilimanjaro |
| Marian University College (MARUCo) | Private | Bagamoyo |
| Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) | Public | Mbeya |
| Mbeya University of Science and Technology – Rukwa Campus College | Public | Rukwa |
| Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) | Public | Iringa |
| Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) | Public | Kilimanjaro |
| Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) Morogoro | Public | Dar es salaam |
| Muslim University of (MUM) | Private | Morogoro |
| Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU) | Private | Kilimanjaro |
| Mzumbe University (MU) | Public | Morogoro |
| Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam Campus College (MUDCC) | Public | Dar es salaam |
| Mzumbe University Mbeya Campus College (MUMCo) | Public | Mbeya |
| Open University of Tanzania (OUT) | Public | Dar es salaam |
| Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) | Private | Iringa |
| Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) | Public | Morogoro |
| Sokoine University of Agriculture - Mizengo Pinda Campus College (SUAMPC) | Public | Katavi |
| St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) | Private | Mwanza |
| St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Arusha Centre | Private | Arusha |
| St. John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) | Private | Dodoma |
| St. Joseph University College of Engineering and Technology (SJUCET) | Private | Dar es salam |
| State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) | Public | Zanzibar |
| Stefano Moshi Memorial University College (SMMUCo) | Private | Moshi |
| Stella Maris Mtwara University College (SteMMUCo) | Private | Mtwara |
| Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) | Private | Mbeya |
| Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College (TUDARCo) | Private | Dar es salaam |
| Tumaini University Makumira (TUMA) | Private | Arusha |
| United African University of Tanzania (UAUT) | Private | Dar es salaam |
| University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) | Public | Dar es salaam |
| University of Dodoma (UDOM) | Public | Dodoma |
| University of Iringa (UoI) | Private | Iringa |
| Zanzibar University (ZU) | Private | Zanzibar |
Accreditation of Universities is done in two stages namely; Proviisional Licence and Certificate of Accreditation; The process also involves Chattering which is granted by the President as evidence that the University meets the requirements and standards of academic excellence set by the Commission.
A Provisional Licence is a preparatory stage for issuance of Certificate of Accreditation. At this stage the institution is required to develop physical infrastructure, prepare administrative and academic policies, develop curriculum, establish governance structure and employ academic staff. An institution holding a Provisional Licence is not allowed to admit students. An institution holding Certificate of Accreditation has full autonomy in the administration of its academic affairs and can confer awards in its name.
However, before 2013 the process of accreditation of institutions included the third stage which is Certificate of Full Registration (CFR). A holder of CFR has well developed internal quality assurance system hence is allowed to admit students.