HOME PROGRAMS: TANZANIA: DAR-ES-SALAAM: OVERVIEW
WHY DAR-ES-SALAAM?
  • Birthplace of Swahili
  • Rich natural history
  • Cultural center
  • Business center
  • Limited Western influence
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Dar-es-Salaam is a lively mixture of cultures, religions and languages. With relative isolation from Western influence, Tanzania has a profound African spirit. Learn more...
Live with a host family on campus and discover Tanzanian culture from the inside.

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  • Housing
  • Student activities
  • Onsite support
Cultural field-trips are an integral part of the program. Excursions may include the following destinations:
  • Dar-es-Salaam City Tour
  • Bagamoyo Tribal Village
  • Zanzibar (Spice Island)
  • Serengeti National Park
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Academic Year: early Sep. - late May
Fall Semester: early Sep. - mid Dec.
Spring Semester: late Jan. - late May
Summer Term: mid Jun. - mid Jul.
   with Internship: mid Jun. - mid Aug.
The curriculum offers a wide selection of courses and internships in the following academic and professional concentrations.
  • African Cultures & Swahili Language  
  • Animal Science & Wildlife  
  • Archaeology, Anthropology & Evolution  
  • Architecture & Built Environment  
  • Business, Law & Diplomacy  
  • Computer Science & Software Engineering  
  • Education & Educational Psychology  
  • Environment & Ecology  
  • Medicine, Health & Nutrition  
  • Psychology, Sociology & Behavior  
  • Sport Science & Physical Training  
  • Science, Math & Engineering  
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management  

Students may earn up to 18 credits during the semester and 9 credits during the summer.
KEI programs are hosted by the University of Dar es Salaam (UDES) and the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS). Academic credit and transcripts are issued by UDES and KEI's university of record (accredited in the USA).
KEI programs include the following:
  • Tuition and fees at host university
  • Internship placement for qualified students
  • Access to campus facilities
  • Official transcript
  • Housing with a host family or apartment
  • Meal plan (with homestay option)
  • Cultural excursions and activities
  • Pre-departure and on-site support
  • On-Site Coordinator
  • Airport welcome and transfer
  • On-site orientation
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Use of mobile telephone