Short History of The United African University of Tanzania (UAUT)

The United African University of Tanzania (UAUT) is the fulfillment of a vision that was first conceived by our founder, Rev. Joshua Lee, in 1997. His dream was to establish a university in Tanzania focused on equipping and raising Christian leaders who would be committed to excellence, professionalism, and Christian virtues. Rev. Lee envisioned these leaders as the “light and salt” of the nation – individuals who would positively transform society through integrity, service, and a strong Christian foundation.

This vision began to take shape in 2008, when UAUT, initially owned by the Korea Church Mission, received the title deed for the land on which the university now stands. Two years later, in 2010, Dr. Dong Yun Won was appointed as the university’s first Chancellor, followed by the election of Prof. Chang as the first Vice Chancellor.

In 2012, UAUT received its Certificate of Full Registration (CFR) from the Tanzanian Commission for Universities, officially recognizing the institution as a Cluster 1 university. This milestone allowed UAUT to open its doors with two colleges: the College of Business and Administration and the College of Engineering and Technology. Each college offered bachelor’s degrees in their respective fields—Business Administration after three years of study and Computer Engineering and IT after four years.

In 2015, UAUT held its first graduation ceremony for students from the College of Business and Administration. The following year, the College of Engineering and Technology celebrated its inaugural graduating class. Today, we are proud to celebrate our 9th graduation ceremony, marking another significant milestone in the university’s journey of growth and academic achievement.

In 2023, the College of Business and Administration and the College of Engineering and Technology were merged to form the School of Technology, Engineering, and Business Studies. This new structure offers three innovative programs:

• Bachelor of Computer Engineering and IT – a four years program
• Bachelor of Business Information Technology – a three years program
• Bachelor of Business Administration (with specializations in Marketing and Accounting) – a three years program

This merger reflects UAUT’s commitment to integrating engineering and business disciplines, producing graduates equipped with the interdisciplinary skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive job market. The same year, UAUT received further accreditation from the Tanzania Commission for Universities, reinforcing our commitment to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence.

2024 marked a transformative period for UAUT as ownership transitioned from the Korea Church Mission to CTSI Company. This change in leadership opened new opportunities for development, with Dr. Kam appointed Chancellor, Prof. Sung Soo Kim as Vice Chancellor, and Prof. Mukandala appointed as Honorary Professor and Chairperson of the University Council. Under this new leadership, significant growth is underway, including the construction of Baraka Hall, a new three-story academic building, as well as major renovations to the JCC Hall and various other constructions projects. These developments aim to enhance both academic facilities and the overall student experience.

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