The United Republic of Tanzania is an East African unitary state located on the Indian Ocean. The name Tanzania is made up of Tanganyika, the name for the mainland area including the island of Mafia, Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous state with the islands of Pemba and Unguja, and the word Azania, a term for various areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Dodoma has been the official capital of Tanzania since 1996. However, the country's largest city is the coastal town of Dar es Salaam, which was the country's political capital between independence and 1996. Tanzania is often associated with its unique natural and cultural treasures between the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. It is also characterised as one of the most diverse countries in Africa, which is reflected in the fact that the country's 56 million inhabitants speak more than 158 local languages. Swahili is the widely spoken national language, while English is the official language in education, administration and business.
‘This is how life takes its course,’ Elleke once said. ‘It takes us one way, then it turns us around and takes us another.’ What she didn't say was that through it all, we manage to hold on to something that makes sense.
Abdulrazak Gurnah in „By the Sea“
University co-operations
Opportunities for a semester abroad in Tanzania
Students at Leibniz Universität Hannover have the opportunity to undertake study and practical placements of varying durations. Possible options include study visits lasting one or two semesters, research visits of at least four weeks to complete a dissertation or thesis, or internships in institutes and research facilities.
It is important to note that most collaborations take place at faculty level and therefore the mobilities are part of the Freemover Programme. Further information on study opportunities can be found under the following link.
You can also find direct contact details for the faculties at LUH via the following link.
Application for a partner university in Tanzania
Application deadlines
The application deadlines and more detailed information on the respective application process will be provided by arrangement with the exchange coordinator of your faculty.
Application documents
- Curriculum vitae (in English)
- Letter of motivation and description of the study project in English (min. 250 words)
- Proof of English language proficiency (DAAD language test at the Specialised Language Centre, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- Certificate and/or transcript of marks from the examination office (in English)
- Copy of the passport
- Printout of the LUH online application (this does not have to be signed by a coordinator)
- Letter of reference from a university lecturer (in English)
Important notes
If you are selected to study at a partner university, you undertake to act as a study buddy in Hanover.
At the end of your stay abroad at a partner university, you must submit an experience report.
Please contact your faculty to find out about other existing faculty programmes.
Counselling
The first consultation takes place at the Welcome Centre of the International Office, where you can obtain basic information.
You can find the consultation hours under the following link.
For further and detailed counselling appointments, please make an appointment with the exchange coordinator of your faculty.
