Ardhi University (ARU) 

IAU-001053

Tanzania

top General Information

Address

Street:P. O. Box 35176
Observation Hill, Plot No. 3, Block L
University Road

City:Dar es Salaam

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

Institution Funding

Public

History

Founded as Surveying Training School in Dar es Salaam 1956. Moved to its present location 1958. Became Ardhi Institute 1972. Affiliated to the University of Dar es Salaam 1996, it became a constituent college of the University known as the University College of Land and Architectural Studies (UCLAS). Became Ardhi University 2007

Admission Requirements

Certificate of secondary Education with passes in 5 approved subjects, obtained prior to the Advanced certificate of secondary education or equivalent

Tuition Fees

National:1,100,000-1,300,000 per annum for undergraduate programmes; 1,947,500-3,002,500 per annum for postgraduate programmes (TZS)

International:1,500-2,100 per annum for undergraduate programmes; 4,500-9,850 per annum for postgraduate programmes (USD)

Language(s)

English

Accrediting Agency

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

top Officers

Head : Evaristo Joseph Liwa

Job title:Vice-Chancellor

Years of office:2014-


Senior Administrative Officer : Ally Hassan Namangaya

Job title:Deputy Vice Chancellor - Planning, Finance and Administration


Senior Administrative Officer : John Modestus Lupala

Job title:Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic, Research and Consultancy


International Relations Officer : Sarah Phoya

Job title:Head, Department of Links and International Affairs

top Divisions

Centre : Continuing Education

More details:CCE


Centre : Disaster Management Training

Fields of study:Safety Engineering

More details:DMTC


Department/Division : Information and Communication Technology

Fields of study:Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Data Processing, Information Technology, Maintenance Technology, Surveying and Mapping

More details:ICTD


Institute : Building Research


Institute : Human Settlement Studies

Fields of study:Town Planning

More details:IHSS


School : Architecture, Construction Economics and Management

Fields of study:Architecture, Economics, Interior Design

More details:SACEM


School : Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business and Informatics

Fields of study:Business Administration, Mathematics and Computer Science, Real Estate, Surveying and Mapping

More details:SERBI


School : Engineering and Environmental Studies

Fields of study:Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Protective Services, Safety Engineering

More details:SEES


School : Spatial Planning and Social Science

Fields of study:Economics, Regional Planning, Social Studies, Town Planning

More details:SSPSS

top Degrees

Diploma

Fields of study:Surveying and Mapping


Bachelor's Degree

Fields of study:Accountancy, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Social and Community Services, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning


Master's Degree

Fields of study:Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Government, Management, Protective Services, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Safety Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning


Doctor of Philosophy

Fields of study:Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Government, Laboratory Techniques, Management, Meteorology, Protective Services, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Safety Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning

top Academic Periodicals

Periodicals

Journal of Building and Land Development

Journal of Land Administration in Eastern Africa

Main Press

ARU Publishing Center (APC)

top Student & Staff Numbers

Staff

Statistics Year:2023-2024

Full Time Male:212

Full Time Female:127

Full Time Total:339

Staff with Doctorate

Full Time Male:1

Full Time Total:1

Students

Statistics Year:2023-2024

Male:3500

Female:2955

Total:6455

Updated on 25-02-2025