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Tanzanian project brings graduates closer to jobs: over 10,000 industry placements

The University of Dar es Salaam exceeded its placement targets and has digitised 94% of its teaching.

Tanzanian project brings graduates closer to jobs: over 10,000 industry placements
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The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) in Tanzania reported progress on the World Bank-funded Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) project, with figures for July to September 2026.

Industry attachments reached 10,060 students and staff, above the 6,731 target. The university reviewed 494 programmes, consulted 3,000 employers and received more than 11,000 graduate tracer responses. Six industry advisory committees and 24 partnership agreements have been set up.

Digitisation stands at 94%, with over 35,000 student registrations on the online learning platform and 99 online or blended programmes approved. Construction of the new Lindi and Kagera campuses is 96% complete.

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