The University of Dodoma (UDOM) is a public university in Tanzania’s capital, established in 2007 on a 6,000-hectare site about 8 km east of Dodoma city centre.[1][2] It has six colleges, three schools and two institutes.[1] We could not confirm a position in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
UDOM’s programme list shows a tuition amount in Tanzanian shillings (TZS) for each bachelor’s programme, from TZS 700,000 to 1,800,000, and “USD (not set)” beside every programme.[3] The list does not say which year or which students these amounts apply to, so international applicants must ask the university for their fee.
Key facts
| Official name | University of Dodoma (UDOM); Swahili: Chuo Kikuu cha Dodoma[4] |
| Location | Chimwaga area, about 8 km east of Dodoma city centre (the establishment page says about 7 km); about 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres)[2] |
| Type | Public university[4] |
| Founded | 2007; charter signed in March 2007, first programmes began in September 2007[4] |
| Students | Figures differ: “25,000” in the Vice Chancellor’s welcome note (undated) and “15,000+” on the online application portal; planned capacity 40,000[5] |
| Structure | Six colleges (Business and Economics; Earth Sciences and Engineering; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Informatics and Virtual Education; Natural and Mathematical Sciences), three schools (Law; Medicine and Dentistry; Nursing and Public Health) and two institutes (Confucius Institute; Institute of Development Studies)[1] |
| Levels | Diploma, degree, master’s and PhD[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed |
| Tuition, bachelor’s programmes | TZS 700,000–1,800,000 as listed; no year or student category stated; USD “not set”[3] |
| Tuition, diploma programmes | TZS 900,000–1,200,000 as listed[3] |
| Application | Online application system at application.udom.ac.tz; international applicants apply directly to the university[6] |
| Official website | udom.ac.tz |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 8 November 2026.
About the University of Dodoma
The University of Dodoma was established in 2007. The university says it was built entirely with domestic finances and aims to enrol 40,000 students once its infrastructure is complete.[1] Wikipedia gives March 2007 as the date the charter was signed and September 2007 as the start of the first programmes.[4] The Vice Chancellor’s welcome note describes a start with 1,200 students in 2007/2008 and a collegiate structure under the University of Dodoma Charter and Rules, 2007.[5]
The site is at Chimwaga, about 8 km east of Dodoma city centre, and covers about 6,000 hectares.[2] Dodoma lies in the centre of the country, 455 km west of Dar es Salaam; the university notes that public transport links the campus with the city centre.[7]
The university lists six colleges, three schools and two institutes.[1] The Vice Chancellor’s welcome note, which is undated, speaks of seven colleges, and student numbers also differ between sources: 25,000 in that note and “15,000+” on the online application portal.[5][6]
How is the University of Dodoma ranked?
We could not confirm a position for UDOM in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published 18 June 2026). None of the sources we could read lists the university in the overall QS table. UDOM’s own pages state no ranking. Treat the absence of a figure as “not confirmed”, not as proof that the university is unranked. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of Dodoma?
UDOM says its fields of study include health, engineering (ICT, environment and earth sciences), education, energy, technology, business, economics, languages, arts, development studies, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences and law, from diploma to PhD level.[1] The programme list on the website includes, among others:[3]
- Bachelor’s degrees in Law, Nursing, Doctor of Medicine, Economics, Education, Computer Science, several engineering fields (for example mining, petroleum and renewable energy engineering) and languages such as Chinese, English and French
- Postgraduate diplomas in Computer Science, Education and Information Systems
- Master’s programmes such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology and Education, and PhD programmes by thesis
The Doctor of Medicine is a five-year full-time programme in the School of Medicine and Dentistry.[8]
How much does the University of Dodoma cost?
| Programme | Duration | Listed tuition (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies | 3 years | 800,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 3 years | 1,200,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4 years | 1,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Law | 4 years | 1,500,000 |
| Doctor of Medicine | 5 years | 1,800,000 |
The programme list on the university website gives one TZS amount per programme and “USD (not set)”. Across the bachelor’s programmes the amounts run from TZS 700,000 to 1,800,000; the ten diploma programmes run from TZS 900,000 to 1,200,000.[3] The page does not say which academic year or which category of student the amounts cover, whether they are yearly, or what international students pay, and it lists no fee at all for the postgraduate programmes (“TZS (not set)”).[3] We therefore cannot state a fee for international students; ask the university before you apply. For living costs, see our Tanzania guide.
How do you apply to the University of Dodoma?
- Online application: applications are made through the university’s online application system, where you create an account, select a programme and submit the application.[6]
- International applicants: Tanzania’s regulator reminded the public in July 2026 that international applicants apply directly to their chosen universities, which assess foreign qualifications.[9]
- Entry example, Doctor of Medicine: three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at A-level with at least 6 points and at least a D in each; direct applicants also need five credit passes at O-level in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English. A diploma route exists for holders of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine with an average of “B” or a GPA of at least 3.0.[8]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year. Check the current announcements on the university website.
Which language level do you need?
The pages we read do not state the language of instruction or name a language test. Programme entry requirements can include a credit pass in English at O-level, as for the Doctor of Medicine.[8] Confirm the teaching language and any language test with the programme before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the University of Dodoma cost?
The programme list shows tuition in TZS: bachelor’s programmes from TZS 700,000 to 1,800,000 and diplomas from TZS 900,000 to 1,200,000. It gives no year, no student category and no USD fee (“not set”).[3]
Is the University of Dodoma ranked by QS?
We could not confirm a position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and the university’s own pages state none.
How many students does the University of Dodoma have?
Can international students apply to the University of Dodoma?
What do I need to study medicine at the University of Dodoma?
Direct entry requires A-level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 6 points and five O-level credits including English. The programme lasts five years.[8]
More about studying in Tanzania
- Tanzania: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Tanzania
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
- Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology
- Sokoine University of Agriculture
- University of Dar es Salaam
Sources
[1] University of Dodoma: The University Establishment (page without a date)
[2] University of Dodoma: The University Location (page without a date)
[3] University of Dodoma: Programmes offered (page without a date; fees listed per programme without a year)
[4] Wikipedia: University of Dodoma (type, charter date and Swahili name; secondary source)
[5] University of Dodoma: Message from the Vice Chancellor (page without a date; refers to “the past eleven years”, so it is not current)
[6] University of Dodoma: Online Application System (page without a date; the student figure is a marketing statement)
[7] University of Dodoma: The University Background History (page without a date)
[8] University of Dodoma: Doctor of Medicine programme page (page without a date)
[9] Daily News: TCU opens first 2026/27 admission window (article of 11 Jul 2026)
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