• Welcome to Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam (CI UDSM)
  • Welcome to Confucius Institute at the
    University of Dar es Salaam (CI UDSM)
The CI website describes the courses and different activities done at the CI which will give you an insight of our Institute activities in its various centres. The Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam (CI UDSM) was established in 2013 under the Agreement between UDSM on one hand and Confucius Institute Headquarters at Hanban and Zhejiang Normal University, China on the other.
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Confucius Institute at UDSM devote itself to satisfying the demands of Tanzanian people who learn the Chinese language, to enhancing understanding of the Chinese language and culture by Tanzanians, to strengthening educational and cultural exchange and cooperation and deepening friendly relationships between China and Tanzania, to promote the development of multi-culturalism, and to construct a harmonious world.
Chinese language teaching; Training Chinese language instructors and providing Chinese language teaching resources; Holding the HSK examination (Chinese Proficiency Test) and tests for the certification of Chinese language teachers; Providing information and consultative services concerning China's education, Culture and so forth; Conducting language and cultural exchange activities between China and Tanzania.

Programmes

Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam invites the applicants for the Chinese Language Short Courses (Evening/weekend Courses).
Main Objective
The main objectives of CI-UDSM are to meet the Tanzania’s growing need of understanding Chinese language, culture, technology and skills and to increase mutual understanding among the peoples of China and Tanzania.
CI-UDSM also acts as a platform for socio-political and economic exchanges and collaborations between China and Tanzania.
In addition, CI will stimulate research on various aspects of Sino-Tanzania relations; including history, education, science and technology.
Besides, CI-UDSM is linking the University students and companies in Tanzania.
Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam invites the applicants for the Chinese Language Short Courses (Evening/weekend Courses).
Main Objective
The main objectives of CI-UDSM are to meet the Tanzania’s growing need of understanding Chinese language, culture, technology and skills and to increase mutual understanding among the peoples of China and Tanzania.
CI-UDSM also acts as a platform for socio-political and economic exchanges and collaborations between China and Tanzania.
In addition, CI will stimulate research on various aspects of Sino-Tanzania relations; including history, education, science and technology.
Besides, CI-UDSM is linking the University students and companies in Tanzania.
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION (CHINESE AND ENGLISH)
Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics offers a full time three (3) years degree programme at the College of Humanities, University of Dar es Salaam. This is a new programme for the 2018/2019 academic year.
A candidate shall be deemed eligible for the consideration for admission to a bachelor of arts with education (Chinese and English) degree programme if he/she has one of the following qualifications:
Programme Details
Duration: Three (3) years
Programme Status: Full Time
Mode of Delivery: Mixed modes of delivery (i.e. Lectures, Practical, Seminars and Teaching Practice )
Location of the delivery: University of Dar es Salaam (including all the campuses and constituent colleges)
Minimum Entrance Requirements
A. Certificates of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes in FIVE approved subjects THREE of which must be at credit level obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent;
B. (i) For all applicants except graduates of 2014 and 2015:
Two Principal passes in art or science subjects in the A.C.S.E.E or equivalent with total points from three subjects not below 5 based on the following grade to point conversion scale: A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5 and F = 0. The minimum principal in this case is an "E" grade.
(ii) For Graduates of 2014 and 2015
Two passes of at least 'D' grade in relevant art or science subjects in the A.C.S.E.E or equivalent with total points from three subjects not below 5 based on the following grade to point conversion scale: A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; E = 0.5; F = 0 point. The minimum principal in this case is a 'C' grade. [Note: Principal level passes in Divinity/Islamic knowledge are not counted]
OR
(i) A Diploma in Chinese language of the University of Dar es Salaam or equivalent diploma from recognized institutions and approved by the UDSM senate. The candidates must have passed with an average of B or higher grade.
(ii) Those students with HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test, an international standardized Chinese test) Level III and above together with A level certificate holders and minimum of two principal passes.

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