University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam

Name: University of Dar es Salaam
Address: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

#28 among attractions in Dar es Salaam

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University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam

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The University of Dar es Salaam is a public university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was established in 1961 as an affiliate college of the University of London. The university became an affiliate of the University of East Africa in 1963, shortly after Tanzania gained its independence from the United Kingdom. In 1970, UEA split into three independent universities: Makerere University in Uganda, the University of Nairobi in Kenya, and the University of Dar es Salaam. ()

Local name: Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 6°46'48"S, 39°12'14"E

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University of Dar es Salaam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mlimani City, Uhuru Monument, Selander Bridge, Dar Free Market Shopping Mall.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mlimani City, Dar es Salaam
31 min walk • Mlimani City stands as a modern beacon of commerce and entertainment in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This expansive shopping center is a hallmark of urban development and a prime destination for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in retail...
5.8 miSE
Memorial
Uhuru Monument, Dar es Salaam
149 min walk • The Uhuru Monument, also known as the Uhuru Torch Monument, stands as an emblem of independence in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This significant memorial is located at the Mnazi Mmoja Park in the heart of the city and holds a place of pride among the...
5.4 miE
Bridge
Selander Bridge, Dar es Salaam
139 min walk • Selander Bridge, a vital artery in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is an architectural marvel that spans the Kurasini Creek, linking the central business district to the Oysterbay and the Msasani Peninsula.
5.1 miE
6°47'5"S • 39°16'39"E
Dar Free Market Shopping Mall, Dar es Salaam
129 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.5 miSE
6°50'23"S • 39°15'22"E
Quality Centre, Dar es Salaam
140 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.8 miSE
Universities and schools
College of Business Education, Dar es Salaam
149 min walk • The College of Business Education is a higher learning institution in Tanzania established in 1965, registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical Education to offer Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programmes in various fields of study.
5.5 miE
Lighthouse
Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse, Dar es Salaam
141 min walk • The Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse is located on the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania in Oyster Bay. The lighthouse works in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse to warn ships away from the cliffs at the Msasani peninsula.
7 miSE
Event space, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
National Stadium, Dar es Salaam
179 min walk • Tanzania National Main Stadium also known as Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Miburani ward of Temeke District in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It opened in 2007 and was built adjacent to Uhuru Stadium, the former national stadium.
4.3 miE
Neighbourhood
Ada Estate, Dar es Salaam
111 min walk • Ada Estate is a primarily residential suburb of Dar es Salaam. In this suburb there are several embassies, including the French embassy; the American embassy was also in Ada Estate before being transferred after the 1998 United States embassy bombings.
5 miE
Universities and schools
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam
129 min walk • Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences is a public university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
7 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam
180 min walk • Uhuru Stadium is adjacent to the National Stadium in Miburani ward of Temeke District in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.