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Academics
- Immerse yourself in Tanzanian culture at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDS).
- Take Swahilli language classes.
- Choose from courses across the university.
This program appeals to students who are interested in participating in a full scholarship exchange, want to take courses in English and would like to learn about Tanzanian and African culture.
Academic Structure
Program type: IRSEP Tanzania is a full scholarship exchange. Participants attend the University of Dar es Salaam. Instruction is in English by Tanzanian faculty. Read more to find out if exchange programs are an ideal fit for you.
Level: Various levels.
Term: Academic year.
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA; juniors and above.
Courseload: 24-30 credits.
Coursework
Course options include the offerings of the university's nine faculties
and six institutes. Go to the University of Dar es Salaam website for full course listings.
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This optional, 1-credit online course will provide opportunities for you to make meaning of your learning abroad experience and prepare you to communicate your intercultural competence to future employers, graduate schools, or law schools. As global connectivity becomes increasingly important, you are asked to think beyond the borders of your own perception and better understand the world based on the new ideas and experiences to which you are exposed. Your ability to work in a multicultural setting and to succeed in different cultural contexts is vital to your future. This course will help you apply these skills to your post-graduation plans. The course is taught online with University of Minnesota instructors. Registration information will be provided with the program pre-departure orientation materials. The cost of the course is included as part of the program fee.
For tips on finding course information and understanding differences in terminology, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
Exchange students receive transfer credit for their coursework abroad. For more information, go to the Undergraduate Transfer Credit FAQ.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.
Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.
This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:
| Anthropology | |
| History | Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Sociology | Women's Studies |
If your major is not listed above, talk to an advisor.
Last modified on May 20, 2008 |