International Medical and Technological University Tanzania 2022-23

The International Medical and Technological University^[1] is a private university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The university is popularly known as IMTU Tanzania, and it was established in 1995 by the Vignan Educational Foundation (VEF) to promote the spirit of South-South cooperation. The university is top-rated amongst the Indian students pursuing MBBS in Tanzania.

The Government of Tanzania recognized this university through the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and the charter awarded in 2010 that Tanzania signed.

Table of Contents

• International Medical and Technological University Tanzania
• College Summary
• Courses Offered
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admission Procedure
• Fee Structure
  • Fee Structure for the MBBS Course
  • Recommended Fee Payable In TSH To The Students By The Sponsor
  • Recommended Fee Payable In Usd To The Students By The Sponsor
• MBBS Syllabus in Tanzania
  • Biomedical Basic Science Years
  • Preclinical Year
  • Clinical Training
• Ranking and Reputation
• Country Summary
  • About Dar es Salaam City
    • Temperature
    • Rainfall
    • Daylight
• Contact Details
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

International Medical and Technological University Tanzania

The International Medical and Technological University, established by the Vignan Educational Foundation (VEF) of Bangalore, India, was Tanzania’s first private medical university. At the invitation of the Late Mwalimu Julius K Nyerere, the First President of Tanzania, the VEF moved to Tanzania with its resources to build IMTU.

College Summary

Before we go through the detailed information of International Medical and Technological University Tanzania, Let’s look at the college’s essential details

Name of Institute	International Medical and Technological University Tanzania
Popular Name	IMTU Tanzania, International Medical and Technological University
Year of Establishment	1995
Location	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Institute Type	Private
Approved by	National Medical Commission[2] (NMC), WHO[3] (World Health Organization)
Courses offered	MBBS, BSc MLT, BSc Nursing
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Ranking	Country Rank: 13 World Rank: 10946 (Source: UniRank)
Official Website	imtu.edu/
Category	Medical College in Tanzania

Courses Offered

International Medical and Technological University Tanzania (IMTU University Tanzania) offers quality medical programs under highly qualified faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The College is famous for its medical programs.

Program Name	Duration
Faculty of Medicine (MBBS)	5 Years
Faculty of Nursing (B.Sc Nursing)	4 Years
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT)	3 Years
PG Program
M.Sc Anatomy	Two years
Master Of Public Health	Two years
Master of Medicine (M.Med)	Three years

Eligibility Criteria

Tanzania has been one of the top preferred destinations for international students to pursue their Medical Degree Courses. If you want to study MBBS at International Medical and Technological University Tanzania, check the eligibility criteria below.

Age	The candidate must be 17+ and under 25 years of age on/before 31st December of your admission year.
Qualification	Candidates must be completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks in PCB from a recognized institute or board.
Minimum Qualifying  (%)	50% in (PCB)
Qualifying Entrance	NEET (Some Medical College offers Direct entry to a valid NEET Card Holder)
Medium of Teaching	English & Polish
Duration of Course	5 Years

Admission Procedure

If you want to take admission to International Medical and Technological University, you must qualify for the National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET). One must keep in mind that you only have to be eligible for the exam. Here are the valuable resources for NEET Exam that helps you to boost your NEET Exam preparation.

Fee Structure

The fees structure of the International Medical and Technological University Tanzania for all courses is mentioned below:

Fee Structure for the MBBS Course

Tanzanian Student’s Fee Payable To The University In TSH

S. No.	Item	First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year	Fifth Year
1	Registration fee	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000
2	Caution Deposit (Refundable)	75,000	—	—	–	–
3	Sports and Games	150,000	–	–	–	–
4	Examination fee	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
5	Development Fees	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000
6	Graduation fee	–	–	–	–	150,000
7	Tuition fee	6,250,000	6,250,000	6,500,000	6,500,000	6,500,000
8	Student Union fee	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000
9	Medical Insurance	55,000	55,000	55,000	55,000	55,000
10	Identity Card	10,000	–	–	–	–
11	Book Bank Borrowing	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000
12	Uniform	100,000	–	–	–	–
13	Research Supervisor / Guide	–	–	–	100,000	–
14	Quality Assurance fee to TCU	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000
	Total	6,930,000	6,595,000	6,845,000	6,945,000	6,995,000

Note:

1. The fee will be reviewed based on the government’s unit cost. If not, the price may be revised.
2. The fee, once paid, is not refundable.

• Tuition Fees do not cover Field Practical Training, Special Faculty Requirements and Clinical Rotation Transportation, as shown in the table below:

Recommended Fee Payable In TSH To The Students By The Sponsor

S. No.	Item	First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year	Fifth Year
1	Stationary	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
2	Books	400,000	400,000	400,000	400,000	400,000
3	Special Faculty Requirements	130,000	215,000	205,000	450,000	450,000
4	Field Practical Training			265,000	620,000	340,000
5	Research Project			100,000	100,000
6	Rotation within Tanzania (Transportation)			280,000	400,000	280,000
7	Accommodation	1,750,000	1,750,000	1,750,000	1,750,000	1,750,000
8	Meals	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
	Total	4,380,000	4,465,000	5,100,000	5,750,000	5,610,000

Non-Tanzanian Student’s Fee Payable To The University In USD^[4]

S. No.	Item	First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year	Fifth Year
1	Registration fee	50	50	50	50	50
2	Caution Deposit (Refundable)	50
3	Sports and Games	150
4	Examination fee	100	100	100	100	100
5	Development Fees	50	50	50	50	50
6	Graduation fee					150
7	Tuition fee	9,000	9,000	9,250	9,250	9,250
8	Student Union fee	15	15	15	15	15
9	Medical Insurance	30	30	30	30	30
10	Identity Card	10
11	Book Bank Borrowing	50	50	50	50	50
12	Uniform	100
13	Research Supervisor / Guide				100
14	Quality Assurance fee to TCU	15	15	15	15	15
	Total	9,620	9,310	9,560	9,660	9,710

Note:

1. The fee will be reviewed based on the government’s unit cost. If not, the price may be revised.

The fee, once paid, is not refundable.

• Tuition Fees do not cover Field Practical Training, Special Faculty Requirements and Clinical Rotation Transportation, as shown in the table below:

Recommended Fee Payable In Usd To The Students By The Sponsor

S. No.	Item	First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year	Fifth Year
1	Stationary	100	100	100	100	100
2	Books	200	200	200	200	200
3	Special Faculty Requirements	100	200	200	450	450
4	Field Practical Training			250	350	250
5	Research Project			100	100
6	Rotation within Tanzania (Transportation)			200	300	200
7	Accommodation	1,100	1,100	1,100	1,100	1,100
8	Meals	1,150	1,150	1,150	1,150	1,150
	Total	2,650	2,750	3,300	3,750	3,450

NOTE:- Mentioned fee is subject to change.

MBBS Syllabus in Tanzania

Before applying to the University of Tanzania, please compare the MBBS Syllabus of some of Tanzania’s top-ranked, NMC-approved medical universities. The structure and the pattern of MBBS in Tanzania are as follow:

Biomedical Basic Science Years

This shall consist of the first 2 Academic Years (Semesters 1-4), during which the student will cover the biomedical basic science subjects comprising:

Anatomy	Epidemiology and Research Methodology
Behavioral Sciences & Biostatistics	Development Studies
Microbiology and Immunology, Parasitology,	Clinical Pharmacology
Physiology, Biochemistry	Pathology

Preclinical Year

There shall be one preclinical year (year 3) during which the students will cover the courses that introduce the clinical practices. The preclinical courses include

Medical ethics	Management of disease
Forensic medicine	Introduction to clinical methods

Clinical Training

There shall be one preclinical year (year 3) during which the students will cover the courses that introduce the clinical practices. The preclinical courses include

Medical ethics	Management of disease
Forensic medicine	Introduction to clinical methods

Ranking and Reputation

Name of Institute	International Medical and Technological University Tanzania
Ranking	Country Rank: 13 Global Rank: 10946 (Source: (UniRank)
Reputation	Good
Education	Good
Faculty	Good
Infrastructure	Excellent

Country Summary

Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain.

Population	63,578,214
Area	945,087 km2
Capital City	Dodoma
Language	The official language: Swahili Other Language: English
Climate	Hot and Humid
Literacy Rate	77.89%
Time Zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Currency	Tanzanian shilling (TSh)
Religion	Christian: 61% Islam: 35% Folk Religion: 4%

About Dar es Salaam City

• Dar es Salaam, commonly known as Dar, is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania.
• With a population of over six million people, Dar is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa.
• Located on the Swahili coast, Dar es Salaam is an important economic centre and one of the world’s fastest-growing cities.
• Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s most prominent city for arts, fashion, media, film, television, and finance.

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Contact Details

International Medical and Technological University Tanzania
Address: PO Box. 77594, Mbezi Beach Area, New, Bagamoyo Rd
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +91-9999709233 (For Indian Students)
Email: info@rmgoe.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Reference:

1. International Medical and Technological University Tanzania, Wikipedia
2. National Medical Commission (NMC), Official website
3. World Health Organization (WHO), Official website
4. United States Dollar, Wikipedia