Zanzibar University
| Motto | Chemchemi ya Maarifa (Swahili) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Spring of Knowledge and Virtue |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1998 |
Religious affiliation | Darul Iman Charitable Association |
Academic affiliations | AAU, ACU |
| Chancellor | Eng. Dr. Abdulkadir Hafiz |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Mohammed Awadelkarim Elhussein |
| Location | , Tanzania 6°13′31″S 39°18′45″E / 6.2253°S 39.3125°E |
| Website | www |
Zanzibar University is a private university in Zanzibar, Tanzania. It opened in 1998 as the first university in Zanzibar. It is a private university sponsored by the Darul Iman Charitable Association, an Islamic religious organization in Ontario, Canada. The university is situated in Tunguu area, in the Central District, some 12 miles (19 km) from Zanzibar Town. The university campus, with a total area of 170 acres (0.69 km2), is located among quiet countryside surroundings overlooking the Indian Ocean. There is public transport to the university.