Water Institute Chuo Cha Maji (WI) 

IAU-030582

IAU Member

Tanzania

top General Information

Address

Street:P.O. Box 35059
Off - Sam Nujoma Roadd, University Road, Ubungo

City:Dar es Salaam

WWW:https://www.waterinstitute.ac.tz

Institution Funding

Public

History

Founded 1974 as Water Resources Institute (WRI), renamed Rwegarulila Water Resources Institute (RWRI) 1980, Water Development and Management Institute (WDMI) 2008, acquired current title 2016.

Academic Year

October to July

Language(s)

English

Accrediting Agency

National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET); Ministry of Water

top Officers

Head : Adam Karia

Job title:Rector

Years of office:August 2025 - July 2030


Senior Administrative Officer : Tulinave B. Mwamila

Job title:Deputy Rector Academic Research and Consultancy


Senior Administrative Officer : William Senkondo

Job title:Deputy Rector, Planning, Finance and Admnistatraion


International Relations Officer : Ghanima Chanzi

Job title:Head of Communication and Marketing

top Divisions

Department/Division : Postgraduate and Continuing Education

Fields of study:Sanitary Engineering, Water Management, Water Science


Department/Division : Water Resources Management

Fields of study:Water Management, Water Science


Department/Division : Water Supply and Irrigation Engineering

Fields of study:Irrigation, Sanitary Engineering, Water Management

top Degrees

Bachelor's Degree

Fields of study:Community Development, Geology, Irrigation, Laboratory Techniques, Sanitary Engineering, Service Trades, Surveying and Mapping, Water Management, Water Science


Master's Degree

Fields of study:Sanitary Engineering, Water Management, Water Science

top Student & Staff Numbers

Staff

Statistics Year:2025-2026

Full Time Total:178

Staff with Doctorate

Full Time Total:14

Students

Statistics Year:2025-2026

Total:2179

Updated on 05-09-2025