Academic Index Last updated: May 09, 2026

13 Best Universities in Tanzania for Sociology

Focusing specifically on Sociology, our data science engine identified the 13 most influential universities in Tanzania. To determine these leaders, we isolated 36.6K specialized research publications which collectively generated 596.5K citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Arusha

Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology

For Sociology

#120 in Africa #2669 in the World

40% Acceptance

117 Enrollment

2009 Founded

2

Dodoma

University of Dodoma

For Sociology

#80 in Africa #2005 in the World

30% Acceptance

28,949 Enrollment

2007 Founded

3

Dar es Salaam

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

For Sociology

#28 in Africa #1003 in the World

25% Acceptance

2,100 Enrollment

2007 Founded

4

Dar es Salaam

Hubert Kairuki Memorial University

For Sociology

#322 in Africa #5906 in the World

81% Acceptance

2,100 Enrollment

1997 Founded

5

Morogoro

Sokoine University of Agriculture

For Sociology

#38 in Africa #1248 in the World

44% Acceptance

117 Enrollment

1984 Founded

6

Dodoma

St John’s University of Tanzania

For Sociology

#311 in Africa #5749 in the World

71% Acceptance

28,949 Enrollment

2007 Founded

7

Dar es Salaam

University of Dar es Salaam

For Sociology

#21 in Africa #822 in the World

10% Acceptance

45,155 Enrollment

1970 Founded

8

Mwanza

Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences

For Sociology

#110 in Africa #2478 in the World

74% Acceptance

2,100 Enrollment

1994 Founded

9

Zanzibar

State University of Zanzibar

For Sociology

#331 in Africa #6070 in the World

81% Acceptance

45,155 Enrollment

2002 Founded

10

Arusha

Tumaini University Makumira

For Sociology

#197 in Africa #3970 in the World

72% Acceptance

2,100 Enrollment

1997 Founded

11

Mwanza

St. Augustine University of Tanzania

For Sociology

#192 in Africa #3878 in the World

81% Acceptance

14,780 Enrollment

1998 Founded

12

Dar es Salaam

Ardhi University

For Sociology

#175 in Africa #3633 in the World

30% Acceptance

6,455 Enrollment

2007 Founded

13

Morogoro

Mzumbe University

For Sociology

#132 in Africa #2834 in the World

42% Acceptance

14,780 Enrollment

2003 Founded