Overview
The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is the only public university in Zanzibar, located on Unguja Island in Mboweni, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Established in 1999 and operational from 2001, it serves as Zanzibar’s flagship institution for higher education and research on the archipelago. SUZA contributes significantly to local development by training professionals in education, health, social sciences, languages, business, and environmental studies.
SUZA comprises multiple campuses across Zanzibar, including the Tongue main campus, coastal Beit‑El‑Ras, historic Vugar campus in Stone Town, Marhub, Chakka, Mboweni, and Pemba’s Benjamin Mkapa Campus. It currently enrolls around 2,000 students and is staffed by approximately 230 academic members
2. General Information
| Name | State University of Zanzibar |
| Established | 1999 (operational from 2001) |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Mwene District, Unguja Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| Website | http://www.suza.ac.tz |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Tuition Fee (per year, international) |
| Bachelor’s programmers | ≈ 1,000–2,500 USD |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ≈ 3,343,250 TZS (~1,400 USD) |
| Master’s and PhD programmers | Master’s ≈ 2,818,250 TZS; PhD Kiswahili ≈ 4,393,250 TZS |
4. Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili Language & Linguistics
- Bachelor of Arts in History & Archaeology
- Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics, Accounting & Finance
- Bachelor of Education (Primary, Secondary, Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Public Health, Environmental Health
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Master’s & PhD in Kiswahili, Environmental Science, Chemistry, IT, MBA and Education
5. Facilities
- Main campus in Tunguu and branch campuses in Vuga, Beit‑el‑Ras, Chwaka, Maruhubi & Pemba
- Institute of Kiswahili & Foreign Languages, School of Health Sciences, Education, Natural & Social Sciences, Business & ICT
- Research centers: Marine Sciences, Sustainable Development, Kiswahili & African Studies, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Computer centre, language labs, lecture halls and reading facilities
- Support for international collaborations and ACU membership
6. Accommodation
SUZA offers limited on‑campus housing in Tunguu and Vuga campuses. International students often rely on local host families or off‑campus housing. Cost of living is modest and accommodation may cost around 130–280 EUR/month depending on campus and arrangement
- Host family accommodation ~20 USD/day (~600 USD/month) including meals
- On‑campus dormitory rooms in Tunguu/Vuga with shared facilities
- University shuttle transport provided between campuses
7. Contact Information
- Email: admission@suza.ac.tz
- Phone: +255 773 333 167
- Address: P.O. Box 146, Tunguu Main Campus, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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