St. Joseph University in Tanzania

What St. Joseph University in Tanzania does

St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) is a private, non-profit higher-education institution registered and accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities since 2011, operating from two campuses in Dar es Salaam — the Mbezi-Luguruni campus hosting St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET) and the Boko Dovya campus hosting St. Joseph University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SJCHAS). It is the principal African higher-learning arm of the DMI (Daughters of Mary Immaculate) Group, a Catholic mission network founded by Rev. Fr. Dr. J. E. Arul Raj, which also operates universities in Zambia and Malawi plus schools, hospitals, and women's empowerment programmes across the region.

SJUIT offers a tiered academic catalogue spanning postgraduate programmes (MBA, ME Mechatronics, ME Power Electronics), undergraduate degrees (Civil, Mechanical, EEE, CEIT, ETE, ISNE, Computer Science, BSc with Education, MD), ordinary diplomas (engineering, IT, pharmaceutical, nursing and midwifery), certificates, and short courses. Academic delivery is supported by a technology stack that includes the VCampus student/staff portal, virtual and online learning platforms, and the WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion STEM 4 ALL digital outreach platform. Beyond traditional degrees, SJUIT operates the industry-linked TVS Product Training Centre (PTC) co-developed with TVS Motor Company India and Car and General Trading Ltd., the GILT (Global Institutional Learning and Training) India exchange programme priced in USD, STEM on Wheel mobile laboratories, and Form Six Live Revision Classes that feed the admissions funnel.

The business model is tuition-driven with six recurring revenue streams — degree, diploma/certificate, postgraduate, GILT (international, USD-denominated), TVS PTC industry training, and short courses — priced with separate Tanzanian and non-Tanzanian tiers and billed on multi-year contracts. Distribution runs through two physical campuses, an online admission portal (sjuitadmission.com), and direct admissions offices. SJUIT serves 4,000+ students across 30+ courses and reports an 11,000+ alumni base over 20+ years of operating history, with no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or equity investors — ownership and control remain concentrated within the founding DMI religious order and its Council.

Name

St. Joseph University in Tanzania

Legal name

St. Joseph University in Tanzania

Website

https://sjuit.ac.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) is a private, non-profit higher-education institution in Dar es Salaam operating two colleges — Engineering & Technology and Health & Allied Sciences — delivering degrees, diplomas, and short courses in engineering, ICT, health sciences, business, and education to 4,000+ students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Degree Programs): Recurring tuition revenue from undergraduate degree programs (Engineering, ICT, Health Sciences, Business, Humanities) with differentiated fee structures for Tanzanian and non-Tanzanian students across full-degree durations.
2. Tuition Fees (Diploma and Certificate Programs): Recurring tuition from diploma and certificate-level courses, including professional and short-course offerings delivered on campus.
3. Postgraduate Program Fees: Fees from postgraduate and master's-level programs charged per program duration.
4. Global Indian Languages and Training (GILT) Program Fees: USD-denominated fees from international students enrolling in the GILT program, providing foreign-currency revenue exposure.
5. TVS Product Training Centre Fees: Revenue from industry-aligned automotive/technical training delivered through the TVS PTC in partnership with TVS Motor Company India and Car and General Trading Ltd.
6. Short Courses and Continuing Education: One-time/short-duration course fees for continuing professional development and skill-up courses outside full degree programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) is a private higher education institution delivering degree, diploma, certificate, postgraduate, and short-course programs across two constituent colleges — St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET) and St. Joseph University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SJCHAS). It also operates the TVS Product Training Centre, the GILT international exchange programme, and STEM outreach initiatives under the DMI Group ecosystem.

Product overview

St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) operates as a multi-college higher education institution rather than a single unified product. The portfolio spans two main colleges: St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET) at Mbezi-Luguruni Campus and St. Joseph University College of Health & Allied Sciences (SJCHAS) at Boko Dovya Campus. Together they deliver a tiered academic catalogue of Postgraduate Programmes (MBA, ME Mechatronics, ME Power Electronics), Undergraduate Degrees (Civil Engineering, CEIT, ETE, ISNE, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, EEE, BSc with Education, MD), Ordinary Diplomas (Mechatronics, IMSE, CEIT, ECE, Civil, Mechanical, EEE, IT, Pharmaceutical, Nursing & Midwifery), Short Courses, and Short Courses in TVS Product Training. Beyond formal degrees, SJUIT offers the industry-linked TVS Product Training Centre (PTC) in partnership with TVS Motor Company and Car and General, the international GILT (Global Institutional Learning and Training) pre-final-year India study programme, the award-winning STEM 4 ALL outreach initiative, the STEM on Wheel mobile laboratory, the SJUITAA Alumni Association, and the internal VCampus student/staff portal. Research activities are organized through SJCET Research Centres of Excellence focused on Green Technology and SJCHAS clusters centred on 5P Medicine. The overall offering is therefore a platform-plus-modules architecture in which the two constituent colleges share a common IT, alumni, and ICT services backbone (Gmail-based email, VCampus portal, mycollegevcampus.com for STEM 4 ALL), while each college maintains its own degree, diploma, research, and outreach product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GILT (Global Institutional Learning and Training): A unique pre-final-year study and internship programme offered by SJUIT through which students spend time at partner institutions in India to gain modern skills and international exposure.
• STEM 4 ALL
• STEM 4 WHEEL (STEM on Wheel)
• TVS Product Training Centre (PTC)

Products and services

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A 2-year postgraduate programme providing advanced education in business management, developing leadership, analytical, and strategic skills across core areas like finance, marketing, and operations. Requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
• Master of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering Advanced interdisciplinary postgraduate programme integrating mechanical, electrical, electronic, control engineering, and computer science for designing intelligent systems and smart technologies, with hands-on training using microcontrollers and CAD/CAM tools.
• Master of Engineering in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives Engineering Advanced programme on design, control, and application of modern electrical energy systems and drive technologies, integrating power electronics, electrical machines, control systems, and energy conversion. Targets renewable energy, electric vehicles, power systems, industrial automation, and smart grid applications.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (CE) A 4-year undergraduate degree covering structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, construction management, and environmental engineering, including planning, design, construction, and maintenance of physical infrastructure.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) A 4-year undergraduate programme focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining computer hardware, software, and information systems, covering hardware-software relationships, problem-solving, professional ethics, and entrepreneurship.
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE) An undergraduate programme encompassing design, development, and management of electronic circuits and telecommunication networks, focusing on signal processing, circuit design, network infrastructure, and integration of electronics in systems.
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Network Engineering (ISNE) Undergraduate degree on practical application of information systems and networks, developing skills in systems infrastructure, software development, organisational management, and IT project management.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ME) Undergraduate degree focused on designing, analysing, manufacturing, and maintaining mechanical systems and machines, covering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, machine design, control systems, and robotics.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Undergraduate programme on the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism, covering circuit theory, signal processing, digital electronics, telecommunications, control systems, and power electronics.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science A 4-year undergraduate programme covering programming (Python, Java, C++), algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, operating systems, databases, networks, software engineering, AI, and cybersecurity.
• Bachelor of Science with Education A 3-year degree preparing graduates as qualified secondary school teachers in science-related subjects, combining in-depth subject matter knowledge with pedagogical training across multiple sciences.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) A 5-year professional medical degree covering anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, fundamentals of doctoring, clinical rotations, and hands-on patient care.
• Ordinary Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering (MECH) A 3-year multidisciplinary diploma covering mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer engineering foundations with practical skills in robotics, automation, CAD/CAM, and PLC programming.
• Ordinary Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Systems (IMSE) Diploma covering operations research, manufacturing engineering, human factors and ergonomics, quality and reliability engineering, data analytics, machine learning, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Ordinary Diploma in Computer Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) Diploma equipping individuals with skills to design, implement, and maintain computer software, hardware, and information systems, with hands-on experience and training in professional ethics and entrepreneurship.
• Ordinary Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ECE) A 3-year programme providing practical skills and foundational knowledge in electronic devices, circuits, signal processing, telecommunications, microprocessors, and system design.
• Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering (CE) A 3-year vocational/technical diploma focused on the practical aspects of designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure such as buildings, roads, and bridges.
• Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (ME) Diploma focused on designing, analysing, manufacturing, and maintaining mechanical systems and machines, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, machine design, and control systems.
• Ordinary Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Diploma covering the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism, encompassing design, development, and testing of electrical and electronic devices and systems across power, signal processing, and communications.
• Ordinary Diploma in Information Technology (IT) Diploma equipping individuals with skills in computer architecture, digital logic, embedded systems, software development, networking, database management, and emerging technologies such as data science, machine learning, and the Internet of Things.
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences Diploma covering drug development, formulation, quality control, dispensing, pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, and pharmaceutical jurisprudence.
• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Diploma covering foundational nursing, midwifery, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, maternal and newborn care, and clinical experience in healthcare settings.
• TVS Product Training Centre (PTC) A training centre established in collaboration with TVS Motor Company India and Car and General Trading Ltd., offering short-term courses in Assembly & Disassembly, Diagnostics & Troubleshooting, Service & Maintenance Techniques, and New Technology Orientation for engineering students and industry technicians.
• GILT - Global Institutional Learning and Training A pre-final-year study and internship programme offered through which SJUIT students spend time at partner institutions in India to gain modern skills and international exposure, including networking certifications, security solutions training, and quality management education. Cost: USD 2,500 / TZS 5,875,000 plus regular tuition.
• Short Courses (Pedagogical Skills, Basic TVS Product Training, Deep Learning, RF Communication, GIS/GPS) Continuing professional development and skill-up short courses including SJCHS Pedagogical Skills, Basic TVS Product Training, Deep Learning and Neural Networks, RF-Communication Planning, and GIS and GPS Monitoring and Evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ happy students enrolled
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TVS Motor Company IndiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2025Co-development partnership establishing the TVS Product Training Centre (PTC) at SJUIT. An MoU was signed on 22 November 2025 with Car and General Trading Ltd. as operating partner. The PTC delivers hands-on automotive/technical training for engineering students and industry trainees.
• Car and General Trading Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2025Co-signatory to the MoU signed on 22 November 2025 alongside TVS Motor Company India for the Product Training Centre. Car and General functions as the local operating partner for PTC training delivery.
• DMI Group (DMI Foundation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2025Parent/strategic ecosystem organization. SJUIT operates within the DMI Group network of schools, colleges, and social programs supporting >500,000 women, 10,000+ college students, and ~8,000 school children.
• Tanzania Kabadi AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025MoU-based collaboration referenced alongside the TVS PTC signing, supporting event and community engagement activities.
• Elsewedy ElectricminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025Industry partner hosting a career-day workshop for SJUIT engineering students, supporting career outcomes and employer engagement.
• International Tamil Doctors (Association)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025Event/program partner supporting health-science events and outreach aligned with SJCHAS activities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ardhi University: Tanzanian public university specialising in engineering, architecture, and built-environment disciplines — directly comparable to SJUIT's SJCET college offerings in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
• Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST): Tanzania-based STEM-focused postgraduate institution in Arusha. Comparable to SJUIT's postgraduate engineering portfolio (Mechatronics, Power Electronics) and STEM 4 ALL outreach mission for African talent development.
• DMI-St. Eugene University: Sister DMI Group university in Zambia offering comparable engineering, health sciences, and business programmes. Operates under the same parent organisation (DMI) and shares governance DNA, curricula lineage, and TVS-style industry training model.
• Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS): Tanzania's premier public health-sciences university, directly comparable to SJUIT's SJCHAS college (Doctor of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences). Operates in the same regulatory regime under TCU and competes for health-sciences applicants.
• DMI-St. John the Baptist University: Sister DMI Group university in Malawi with overlapping engineering, ICT, and health-sciences programme mix. Closest analogue in terms of mission, scale, and operating model within the DMI ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• University of Nairobi: Kenya's flagship public university offering comprehensive engineering, ICT, and health sciences programmes. Regional benchmark for SJUIT's postgraduate ambitions and a competitor for cross-border East African student recruitment.
• Makerere University: Uganda's premier public university and a longstanding East African higher-education hub. Sets the regional benchmark on engineering and health-sciences accreditation that SJUIT's degrees are benchmarked against.
• Kampala International University: Large private East African university with a comparable multi-college structure, international student intake, and diploma-to-postgraduate pathway. Demonstrates the regional private-university model that SJUIT operates within.
• University of Dar es Salaam: Tanzania's flagship public university offering the broadest range of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering, ICT, and health sciences programmes. Competes with SJUIT for the same Dar es Salaam-based student pool, but at a much larger scale and with public-subsidy pricing.
• Aga Khan University: International faith-based private university with a health-sciences focus and East African presence (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda). Comparable to SJCHAS on mission-aligned private medical/nursing education and international tuition pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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