Tanzania is a land of intriguing cultural and ecological diversity. Though this East African country is becoming increasingly modernized, the ancient traditions of dozens of ethnic groups remain uncompromised. When you study in Tanzania - from the arid savannah to the tropical coast - you will be awed by the country's natural beauty and lasting legacy.

Higher Education in Tanzania
Higher education in Tanzania is offered by universities, university colleges, and training colleges and institutes. In the last decade, the number of technical, vocational, and professional schools in Tanzania has increased substantially. These non-university-level postsecondary schools offer diplomas (two years), technician's certificates (two years), certificates (two to three years), full technician's certificates (three years), and advanced diplomas (three years).

University-level studies lead to a postgraduate diploma (one year), bachelor's degree (three years), master's degree (one to three years), or doctoral degree (two+ years).

Although Swahili is the de facto language, English is the language of higher education in Tanzania. Taking Swahili courses in-country will allow you to become completely immersed in the language and the culture of the land.

Areas of Study in Tanzania
When you study in Tanzania, the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the coral reefs of Zanzibar will be your classroom. What better way to learn about wildlife, ecology, and conservation than by spending time at the world-famous Serengeti National Park, composed of cheetahs, giraffes, lions, and native wildebeest? Plus, you can't miss the Selous Game Reserve, which features elephants, hippos, zebras, and African wild dogs. The Jozani Forest in Zanzibar is yet another prime example of Tanzania's natural bounty. This untouched rainforest is home to many bird species as well as the Duiker antelope and the red colobus monkey.

If you're exploring geology, you will find excellent programs at universities in Tanzania that allow you to investigate the extinct volcano of the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area. Anthropology students can also visit Olduvai Gorge ("The Cradle of Mankind"), where the discovery of fossils and artifacts date human habitation of Tanzania back nearly two million years. Stone Town in Zanzibar is a World Heritage Site, home to richly decorated Arab-style dwellings, and a prime location to learn about Tanzania's many indigenous cultures and history. Vast cultural diversity is ever-present in Tanzania, from the ancient Masai tribes to the Makonde people famous for their ornately carved ebony figurines and masks.

Universities in Tanzania also offer strong economic planning and policy programs, where you can discover the atmosphere of reform in the country. You can explore development via the diverse agricultural, agribusiness, and environmental management setting in Tanzania. Field trips to coffee and tea plantations, fruit and vegetable enterprises, spice markets in Zanzibar, and game parks in northern Tanzania offer an unparalleled education experience.

Whatever your area of study, this East African country offers endless opportunities for safari - the Swahili word for "journey." When you study in Tanzania, you'll experience the educational journey of a lifetime.