Tanzania universities produce best technologists from Computer Science, as the number one current course that already made the richest people in the earth.
The world of today is about technology, computer science and IT are current very competitive careers following demands from big tech companies in the world.
Elevate your career with computer science is not only give 100% getting job opportunities, but also give you a chance to establish your own company as well possibilities of earning income through your expertise.
Computer science ad IT are in same department, sharing most of studies that are the most paid salaries from the most companies in the world, opting it will make your life better.
Today I pick two top universities in Tanzania that offer Computer science course with same or different point of studies. I will start with St. Joseph University, then following University of Dar es Salaam as follows:
St. Joseph University (SJUIT)
The university is located in Dar es Salaam, the popular city in East Africa and business center of the country. The University offer short-course, certificate, diploma, bachelor’s and masters degree and countless opportunities that will enable you to pursue your desired course of study. The University comprises two colleges:
College of Engineering & Technology
Offering cutting-edge engineering programs with state-of-the-art labs and experienced faculty.
College of Health & Allied Sciences
Focused on healthcare training, producing highly skilled medical professionals.
Course Offered by SJUIT
Engineering Programmes
- Civil Engineering (CE).
- Mechanical Engineering (ME).
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE).
- Computer Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT).
- Information Systems and Network Engineering (ISNE).
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
- Bachelor of Science with Education.
Masters Programmes
- Master of Business Administration.
Diploma Programmes
- Civil Engineering (CE).
- Mechanical Engineering (ME).
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE).
- Computer Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT).
- Information Systems and Network Engineering (ISNE).
On Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, SJUIT offer these training modules:
| 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year |
| Business Communication | Computer Network & Security | Software Engineering |
| Computational methods | System Development Analysis & Design | Internet Concepts and Web Design |
| Computer organization and architecture | Embedded System Design | Data Analytics |
| Computer installation & servicing | .Net Programming | Web technology Lab |
| Modern Information System Laboratory | Computer Network & Security Laboratory | Industrial Practical Training-II(4 weeks) |
| C Programming Laboratory | Net Programming Laboratory | Project Phase – I |
| PC hardware Laboratory | Industrial Practical Training-I | Grid and Cloud Computing |
| Algorithms design and Analysis | Advanced Database Management System | Mobile Application and Development |
| Object Oriented Programming | Software Project Management | Industrial Practical Training-II – (4 weeks) |
| Operating System | Industrial Practical Training- I(4 weeks) | Principles of Management and Professional Ethics |
| Multimedia System Design | Artificial Intelligence | Deep Learning |
| Relational Database Management System | Data Mining and Warehousing | Deep Learning Laboratory |
| Object Oriented Programming laboratory | Python programming | Project Phase – II |
| Operating system Laboratory | Mobile computing | Wireless communications |
| Relational Database Management System Laboratory | UML case tools laboratory | Human Computer Interaction |
| Python programming Lab | ||
| Cryptography | ||
| E-Commerce |
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
The number one University in Tanzania for producing top scholars and politicians. UDSM continue to retain its reputation for offering top high learning to both undergraduates and higher learnings. The university is founded in 1970, situated at Dar es Salaam as many abroad students opt to join them due to enough facilities to boost education level to career opportunities. UDSM offer undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses.
Schools managed by UDSM
Arts and Humanities
- College of Humanities
- Confucius Institute
- Institute of Kiswahili Studies
Education
- Dar es salaam University College of Education (DUCE)
- Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)
- School of Education
Business and Economics
- University of Dar es salaam Business school
- School of Economics
Clinical and Health
- Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences
- Engineering and ICT
- College of Engineering and Technology
- College of Information and communication technologies
Law
- University of Dar es Salaam School of Law
Social Sciences and Psychology
- Institute of Gender Studies
- School of Education
- Institute of Development Studies
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Life Sciences
- School of Aquatic sciences and Fisheries Technology
- College of Agriculture Science and Food Technology
- Institute of Marine Sciences
Physical Sciences
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Mineral Resources Institute
- Institute of Resource Assessment
- School of Mines and Geoscience
On Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, UDSM offer these training modules:
| 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year |
| Communication Skills for Engineers | Computer Network Design and Administration | Human Computer Interaction |
| Development Perspectives I | Practical Training I | Practical Training II |
| Foundations of Analysis | Mobile Application Development | Management of Information Systems |
| Computer Organization and Architecture I | Object Oriented Analysis and Design | Systems Administration in Linux |
| Programming in C | Data Abstraction and Algorithms | Principles of Operating Systems |
| Introduction to Information Systems | Principles of Database Systems | Software Engineering |
| Computer Hardware and System Maintenance | Principles of Computer Graphics | Trends and Social-Cultural Implications of Information Technology |
| Business Computer Communication | Game Theory and Applications | Entrepreneurship for Engineers |
| Discrete Structures | Multimedia Systems | Final Year Project |
| Introduction to Computer Networks | Computer Organization and Architecture II | Principles of Systems Security |
| Programming in Java | Mathematical Logic and Formal Semantics | Mobile Computing |
| Web Programming | Structured Systems Analysis and Design | Artificial Intelligence |
| Development Perspectives II | Object Oriented Programming in Java | Open Source, Innovation and Emerging Technologies |
| Algorithms and Complexity | Data Mining and Warehousing | |
| Web Services and Technologies | IT Audit and Controls | |
| Introduction to GIS | ||
| Linear Programming |
Final Thoughts: Both University of Dar es Salaam and St. Joseph offer top training modules that meet current technology, which accelerate high chance of getting job.
Which University is the best?
Answer: it depends on what modules you are choosing, for me: St. Joseph University already offer what most things I covered while living in technology. Despite of Choosing SJUIT, UDSM has the almost same modules but differ in few things.