Sokoine University of Agriculture

Overview

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), located in Morogoro, Tanzania, is the country’s national agricultural university and a key hub for training future professionals in agriculture and related disciplines. Established in 1984 by Act of Parliament, SUA grew out of earlier agricultural teaching at institutions dating back to the 1960s, including the University of Dar es Salaam and the Agricultural College. Today, SUA is known for specialization across agriculture, veterinary medicine, forestry, natural resources, environmental science, tourism, and rural development.

With five colleges and two schools, SUA offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and diploma programs designed to support research, outreach, and practical field training. The university typically reports a student population of over 7,500 and about 450+ academic staff (with a strong proportion holding PhDs). SUA’s teaching and research ecosystem is strongly connected to agriculture and resource-based livelihoods across East Africa.

2. General Information

Name	Sokoine University of Agriculture
Established	1984 (university status; origins from 1965)
Type	Public national agricultural university
Location	Morogoro, Tanzania (main campus at Chuo Kiku)
Website	https://www.sua.ac.tz/

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (per year, for foreign students)
Bachelor’s programmers (e.g. Rural Development, Agribusiness, Bee Management)	≈ 3,000–3,100 USD
Accommodation & Meals	≈ 70 USD per semester + meals ≈ 917 USD per semester
Application fee	≈ 30 USD (one-time)

Note: Fees can change by academic year. For the most current figures, applicants should confirm details through SUA’s admission office and official website before planning travel and enrollment.

4. Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General, Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Science, Crop Production & Management, Aquaculture, Range Management
BSc in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness; Agricultural Investment & Banking
BSc in Veterinary Medicine; BSc in Biotechnology & Laboratory Sciences
BSc in Tourism Management; Bee Resource Management; Rural Development; Community Development
BSc in Information & Records Management; Environmental Science & Management; Education-related combinations (e.g. Chemistry & Biology)
Diplomas in Laboratory Technology, Information Technology, and Animal Health
Master’s and PhD programs across agriculture, veterinary science, food & resources, land use, soil & water, education, and bio-engineering

If you are comparing programs within Tanzania’s university options, you may also want to review University of Dodoma for a broader range of academic offerings beyond agriculture-focused training.

5. Facilities

Main campus spans over 3,350 ha; plus Solomon Mahlangu Campus, SUA Training Forest, Mayumba Forestry Reserve, among others
Sokoine National Agricultural Library for research and stakeholder learning
African Seed Health Centre and SACIDS Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Disease Surveillance
Research laboratories, including pest management facilities with biobanking and climate-controlled chambers
Sports facilities (football, basketball, tennis, netball), cafeterias, mosques, and community spaces
Student support via the Institute of Continuing Education, ICT center, consultancy, and outreach units

SUA’s practical research environment can be a strong fit if you are looking to combine coursework with fieldwork and applied study—especially in areas such as seed health, land use, and environmental science.

6. Accommodation

SUA offers on-campus dormitory housing for students with shared rooms and basic communal facilities. Accommodation is arranged by the university and includes meal allowance options.

Hostel fees: approx. 70 USD per semester for international students
Shared rooms accommodating multiple students, gender-segregated
Meal allowance plan approx. 917 USD per semester
No cooking facilities in dorms; cafeterias available on-campus

Because accommodation planning is often time-sensitive, international students are advised to align their arrival dates with the university’s housing confirmation process, especially during peak enrollment periods.

7. Contact Information

Email: vc@suanet.ac.tz (Vice-Chancellor’s Office)
Phone: +255 23 2640021 (general enquiries)
Address: P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kiku, Morogoro, Tanzania

For applicants also exploring other Tanzanian campuses, you may find it helpful to compare student services and academic culture with options like Ardhi University or Moshi Co-operative University, depending on your intended field of study.

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