University of Dar es Salaam

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TANZANIA: Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam was founded in 1862 by the Sultan of Zanzibar who named it Haven of Peace. Today the city is an eclectic mix of Swahili, German, Asian and British architecture, reflecting its colonial past and recent history. Tanzania has much to offer any visitor. An impressive array of wildlife, unique marine ecosystems, spice islands, tropical beaches, the highest mountain in Africa and a rich cultural heritage.

TH UNIVERSITY
University of Dar es Salaam is the major educational institution in Tanzania. it consists of six faculties and five institutes. The majority of students hale from neighboring east African countries Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Zambia. The university is located on a large, secured campus outside of the city center.

Academic community consists of 18,000 students
85% male students, typical for an African institution.
Near western style shopping center and grocery store

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

City, Country	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Session	Semester, Academic Year and/or Summer
Dates	Fall Semester: mid September - mid December Spring Semester: mid March - mid June Summer Session: mid June - mid July Summer with Internship: mid June - mid August
Requirements	2.5 GPA
Application Deadline	Fall Semester: June 10 Spring Semester: October 15 Summer Session: March 10 A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment.
Travel Information	Flight booked by participant. Travel planning, coordination and assistance provided by the Knowledge Exchange Institute.
Program Costs	Fall Semester: $9,850 Spring Semester: $9,850 Summer Session: $4,995 Summer with Internship: $6,395 The program price includes tuition and academic fees at the host university abroad, housing, comprehensive medical and travel insurance, predeparture guides and advising, Onsite Director and support, airport welcome, program orientation, cultural excursions and use of a mobile telephone. Students must factor in additional costs such as college fees, airfare, visa, personal expenses, etc. A program budget with estimated total costs is available at the Clark Center for International Education at SUNY Cortland.
Program Excursions	The following excursions and cultural activities are included with this program. Dar es Salaam City Tour Bagamoyo and tribal village Zanzibar Nature Reserve
Course Information	SEMESTER OPTIONS: 12 - 18 credits Development Studies (in Africa) is required Students select additional course from the following academic concentrations: African Cultures and Swahili Language Archeology, Anthropology and Evolution Business, Law and Diplomacy Computer Science and Software Engineering Education and Educational Psychology Environment and Ecology Journalism, Communications and Media Medicine, Health and Biomedical Science Psychology, Sociology and Human Behavior Science, Mathematics and Engineering Sport Science and Physical Training Tourism and Hospitality Management Visual and Performing Arts Internships are available to qualified students SUMMER OPTION: 6 - 9 credits Swahili Language is required Swahili Culture is required Internship is optional Click here for detailed course information.
Accommodations	Students live with a host family on the university campus. Bedrooms are shared with another study abroad student. Two meals a day are provided.
Program Notes	This program is a cooperative effort between SUNY Cortland and the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI). KEI provides logistical and student services, including predeparture guides and advising, on-site support (airport welcome, orientation, supervision, etc.), pre-registration for courses at the host university, housing arrangements, cultural excursions, medical and travel insurance, and mobile telephone. SUNY students must follow the SUNY Cortland application process. All fees, including application fee and program fee, must be paid to SUNY Cortland.