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Acquired Interim Registration in 1998, Certificate of Provisional Registration in 1999, and Certificate of Full Registration on 4th May, 2000.
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The Spring of Knowledge and Virtue.
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Prof. Mohammed Awadelkarim El-Hussein.
It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to welcome all to the official Webpage of the Zanzibar University. I would like to convey special greetings to the academic and administrative staff, non-degree, undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, parents and guardians, well wishers public and regulators. This site is intended to indicate the aspects of high-level quality education, relevant research, career planning, social commitment, reflection of history and enrichment of reputability of the University. It will continue maintain interest in the environment-friendly campus and the values of truthfulness, hard work, professional integrity and institutional diversity and inclusiveness. This site will respect human dignity and privacy and ensures trusted partnership with community...See More
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About ZU
The Zanzibar University was founded and is owned and governed by Darul-Iman Charitable Association. It was established on the basis of the following: The Constitution of Darul-Iman registered under the Society's Act No. 6, 1995 given at Zanzibar on 2nd August, 1996. A letter of Interim Authority issued by the then Higher Education Accreditation Council bearing Ref. No. HEAC/SU of 1st May, 1998. The Certificate of Provisional Registration No. 007 of 22nd December, 1999. The Certificate of Full Registration No. 003 of 4th May, 2000; The provisions of the Universities Act, 2005; and The Zanzibar University Charter, 2010 issued on 24th March, 2010 by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete..
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