Duration

15/01/2025 to 14/01/2028

Coordinator

University of Alicante, Spain

Tanzanian Partners 

1. Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
2. Mzumbe University (MU)
3. Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)
4. Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM)
5. Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)

European Partners

1. University of Alicante (Spain)
2. EFMD AISBL
3. Universität des Saarlandes (Germany)

Funded by: Erasmus+

Project Overview

The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), as the principal regulatory body for university education in Tanzania, plays a central role in driving the internationalisation of the country’s higher education system. Through regulatory oversight, policy guidance, and quality assurance frameworks aligned with international benchmarks, TCU aims to build a globally competitive education system. These efforts include streamlining academic frameworks for international students, introducing bridging programmes, and providing transparent information to facilitate international student mobility, and foster cross-border academic collaboration.

A major step in this direction is the TANZIE Project (Tanzania – Internationalisation Strategies for Higher Education), a collaborative initiative that brings together eight institutions from Tanzania and Europe.

Project Goals and Specific Objectives

TANZIE seeks to strengthen internationalisation efforts in Tanzanian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through institutional development and capacity-building, enhancing the overall quality of teaching, research, and international collaboration.

Key Objectives

• Enhance institutional capacity to plan, implement, and evaluate internationalisation strategies, including the creation of dedicated internationalisation offices.
• Foster intercultural competencies among faculty, administrative staff, and students, supporting the development of a globalised academic environment.
• Develop tailored strategies that address current challenges and needs of Tanzanian HEIs, such as:
  • Lack of clear policies and guidelines
  • Inefficiencies in managing internationalisation
  • Financial, infrastructure, and equipment constraints
  • Gaps in language, and intercultural skills
  • Cultural barriers and brain drain
  • Asymmetrical international partnerships

Through structured training, exchange programmes, and collaborative planning, TANZIE aims to create sustainable international networks, increase mobility opportunities, and position Tanzania as a regional hub for academic excellence and global engagement.