About Us

HISTORY

The Confucius Institute at UDSM (CI-UDSM) was established in 2013 under the Agreement between UDSM and the Confucius Institute Headquarters at Hanban and Zhejiang Normal University.

Under the Agreement between the two institutions, UDSM is mandated to run Chinese studies on Campus and elsewhere in the country. Subsequently, CI-UDSM has been running various degree and non-degree programs in Dar es Salaam and extending the service to other cities and institutions in the country.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of CI-UDSM are to meet the Tanzania’s growing need of understanding Chinese language, culture, technology and skills and to increase mutual understanding among the peoples of China and Tanzania.

CI-UDSM also acts as a platform for socio-political and economic exchanges and collaborations between China and Tanzania.

In addition, CI will stimulate research on various aspects of Sino-Tanzania relations; including history, education, science and technology.

Besides, CI-UDSM is linking the University students and companies in Tanzania.

VISION

Confucius Institute at UDSM devote itself to satisfying the demands of Tanzanian people who learn the Chinese language,

to enhancing understanding of the Chinese language and culture by Tanzanians,

to strengthening educational and cultural exchange and cooperation and deepening friendly relationships between China and Tanzania,

to promote the development of multi-culturalism, and to construct a harmonious world.

MISSION

Chinese language teaching;

Training Chinese language instructors and providing Chinese language teaching resources;

Holding the HSK examination (Chinese Proficiency Test) and tests for the certification of Chinese language teachers;

Providing information and consultative services concerning China’s education, Culture and so forth;

Conducting language and cultural exchange activities between China and Tanzania.

PROGRAM AND COURSES

The program and courses offered include Degree Program, Diploma in Chinese language, Chinese language short courses, Elective courses, Summer Camp to China, Hosting the Chinese language Proficiency Tests (HSK and HSKK) and providing scholarships to study Chinese language in China to students with prescribed qualifications.

INSTITUTES

Confucius Institute conducts Chinese language courses in the following academic institutes:

University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM Mwalimu JK Nyerere Campus),

Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE),

Ardhi University,

Mozambique-Tanzania Centre For Foreign Relations (CFR),

Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy (Dar es Salaam),

Tanzania Public Service College(TPSC),

Mkwawa University College of Education (Iringa),

Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST),

Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU),

Institute of Accountancy Arusha(Arusha),

Sangu Secondary School (Mbeya),

St. Augustine University (Mwanza),

Baobab High School,

Atlas Secondary School,

St. Mathew High School (Coastal Region),

St. Christina Girls Secondary School (Tanga),

King David Primary and Secondary School (Mtwara),

Nyangao Secondary School(Lindi) and J.W Bukanga High School(Musoma)

CONTACTS

For more information please contact:

Confucius Institute at University of Dar es Salaam (CI UDSM)

UDBS Building (B109& B201)

P.O Box 35146,

Dar es Salaam

Tel. Office: +255 22 2410651

Email: ci@udsm.ac.tz

Website: www.confucius.udsm.ac.tz

 

OR

Administrator, CI at UDSM: Mr. Antidius B. Rweyongeza

Tel: 0714 784154

Email: abrweyo@gmail.com, Office No. B109 UDBS

 

Assistant Director, CI at UDSM: Ms. Xue Xiaobin

Tel: 0756359072

Email: xxb_13@126.com

 

Co-Director of CI at UDSM: Prof. A.K. Mutembei

Tel: 0715426162

Email: kaimutembei@gmail.com

 

Director of CI at UDSM: Prof. Liu Yan

Tel: 0769055905

Email: rockyliu919@hotmail.com

 

 

Coordinator

Ardhi University

P.O BOX 35176

Dar es Salaam

Tel: 0714 519831

 

Coordinator

Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)

P.O BOX 2329,

Dar es Salaam

Tel:0713 592978

 

Coordinator

Centre for Foreign Relations (CFR)

P.O BOX 2824

Dar es Salaam

Tel:0625 510664

 

Coordinator

Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy

P.O BOX 9193

Dar es Salaam

Tel:0625496101

 

Coordinator

Tanzania Public Service College(TPSC)

P.O BOX 2574

Dar es Salaam

Tel:+255 222131849

 

 

Coordinator

Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)

P.O BOX 2513

Iringa

Tel:+255 766 836 953

 

Coordinator

Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU),

P.O BOX 1104

Mbeya

Mob:+255754557469, Mob: sekilerose@yahoo.com

 

Coordinator

Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST)

P.O BOX 131

Mbeya

Tel: 0755080316

 

Headmaster

Sangu Secondary School

P.O BOX 359

Mbeya

Tel. 0252503555, Email:sanguschool@yahoo.com

 

Coordinator

Chinese Language Studies

St. Augustine University (SAUT)

P.O BOX 307

Mwanza

Mob:+255757792289, Email: musanasibu@yahoo.com

 

Coordinator

Institute of Accountancy Arusha

P.O BOX 2798

Arusha

Mob:0653688820

 

Headmaster,

Baobab High School

P.O BOX 35692

Dar es Salaam

Tel:0715611538/0713611538/ 0754367 567

Email: baobabgirls@yahoo.com/ baobabboys@gmail.com

 

Coordinator

Atlas Secondary School

P.O BOX 79422

Dar es Salaam

Tel:+255 754651656

 

Headmaster

St. Mathews High School

P.O BOX 75451

Dar es Salaam

Tel:+255754698845

 

Headmistress

St. Christina Girls Secondary School

P.O BOX 5733

Tanga

Tel:0746663564

 

Principal

King David Primary and Secondary School

P.O BOX 806

Mtwara

Tel:0655 244 735

 

Coordinator

Nyangao Secondary School

P.O BOX 49

Lindi

Tel:+255 62 192 0356

 

Coordinator

J.W Bukanga High School

P.O BOX 1257

Musoma

Tel:+255 757909042