When you study abroad in Tanzania you get up close and personal with people who have a deep-rooted respect for their natural environment.
- A summer study program in Tanzania should consist of a stop at Lake Manyara National Park. This park, which is located in the Arusha region, is known for its tree-climbing lions, herds of buffalo and families of elephants that roam freely in the park borders.
- If you travel to Tanzania for a semester abroad you can take full advantage of your long stay by visiting Stone Town in Zanzibar. This town, which was once a trading center for slaves and spices, has been designated as a World Heritage Site and is composed of houses made of beautiful stone that were constructed during the 1830’s.
Any place that you visit when you study in Tanzania will be full of never-before-seen sights that you will remember long after your visit.
Tanzania Study Abroad Programs
Whether you choose to study about the history of Tanzania or to take classes in science and business, there are study abroad programs for everyone in this African country.
- Students interested in obtaining a degree in medicine can join a study abroad program at Hubert Kairuki Memorial University. Located near many tourist attractions, this school became the first accredited private university in Tanzania. Some of the degrees that can be obtained include Surgery, Nursing, Gynecology and Child Health.
- Another medical university is the International Medical & Technological University, which is located near the beautiful Mbeze beach in the city of Dar-Es-Salaam.
- One of the oldest and largest public universities in Tanzania is the University of Dar es Salaam. The university admits international students from around the globe to both its undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students can take classes such as Journalism, Electrical Engineering, Geology, Law and History. You can even obtain a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Environmental Science and Conservation!
- The Sokoine University of Agriculture was established in 1984 to help promote the study of Agriculture, Wildlife Management, Environmental Science and Nature Conservation and other natural fields of study.
For more study abroad Tanzania program information, see the Study Abroad Programs section, and for ideas to help pay for your experience see Financial Aid for Study Abroad.
Tanzania Transportation Options
Despite the poor quality of roads in Tanzania, transportation is always available to people who both live in and visit the country.
- Railways are the most common way to travel in Tanzania. Every town in Tanzania is connected by the railways system, so there is always a station nearby for passengers.
- With an abundance of waterways and ports Tanzania has many ferries and boats that carry both freight and passengers to their destinations.
- Bus rides are also common in Tanzania, and they are often cheaper than using the railway. This is the best way to travel between nearby cities.
- Self-drive car rental is another form of transportation in Tanzania, but it is often expensive.
- Taxi cabs are also found in Tanzania, but you should always be sure that it is a legit cab company so that you don’t get scammed.
Make sure that whatever form of transportation that you choose to use will be safe. Read our page on Study Abroad Health for more information.
Exchange Rates for Tanzania Currency
Tanzania currency is known as the shilling, which is divided into 100 cents.
Here’s what you need to know about the shilling:
- Coins = 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 shillings
- Bills = 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000
You can use a Tanzania currency converter like the one here to compare other amounts of U.S. dollars against the shilling.
Best Locations to Visit in Tanzania
There are many places that you should visit when you study abroad in Tanzania. Some of the most popular are:
- A visit to Tanzania just wouldn’t be the same without a stop at Serengeti National Park. Covering over 5,700 square miles of woodlands, grasslands, forests and more, this World Heritage Site is most known for the over one million wildebeest that visit every year.
- Composed of numerous small and large islands, Zanzibar is another World Heritage Site that is a popular tourist attraction in Tanzania. The city is full of romantic beach resorts, buildings with Arab architecture and a huge Indian Bazaar.
- Mount Kilimanjaro, which stands at 19,340 feet high, is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is the highest point in all of Africa, and it is located in one of the most ecologically diverse areas on Earth.
- A great place to enjoy the natural surroundings of Tanzania is the port city of Pemba. It is well-known for its diverse coral and marine life, as well as its amazing diving cliffs.
Important Study Abroad Tanzania Information
When you study in Tanzania you should always keep a list of important numbers with you in case of an emergency. Also, be sure to check with your school or program for any additional information you might need:
