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Overview<\/h2>\n

Ardhi University (ARU), located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a public university focused on land, the built environment, and socio-environmental studies. The institution began in 1956 as a Survey Training School, later became the Ardhi Institute and then the University College under the University of Dar es Salaam, and received independent university status in March 2007.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a university where disciplines like land administration, surveying, GIS, architecture, planning, and environmental management are taught as connected fields, ARU is one of the best options in Tanzania. ARU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across architecture, planning, engineering, real estate, geomatics, informatics, environmental science and management, community development, and economics and finance. The university is also known for its project-based, practice-oriented approach, and for collaborations with partners across Europe, Africa, and Asia to support sustainable development and innovation. For context on the wider higher-education landscape in the region, you may also want to review the University of Dar es Salaam<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nArdhi University<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1956 (Survey Training School), university status 2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nMakongo, Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.aru.ac.tz<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (per year)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (many programmes)<\/td>\n\u2248 1,300,000 TSh (locals); \u2248 2,100 USD (international)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postgraduate Diploma \/ Master\u2019s by Coursework & Dissertation<\/td>\n\u2248 1,877,500 TSh first year (\u2248 2,950 USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s by Thesis<\/td>\n\u2248 1,997,500 TSh first year (\u2248 4,352 USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD by Coursework & Dissertation<\/td>\n\u2248 2,347,500 TSh first year (\u2248 6,452 USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD by Thesis<\/td>\n\u2248 2,397,500 TSh first year (\u2248 6,452 USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Fee amounts can change depending on academic year, programme requirements, and whether you are applying as a local or international student. Before budgeting, confirm the latest fee schedule directly with ARU\u2019s admission or finance office via their official channels listed below.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n