Welcome note from the Head of Department of Education

Welcome to Department of education

I am delighted to invite students, researchers, academicians, and other interested stakeholders to the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology at the department of Education. The department can accommodate more than 500 students, of whom  international students are inclusive. Our research programmes range across multi-disciplines - including agriculture, Biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, geography and education. The Department is keeping very close to a wide range of interests within Tanzania and internationally to ensure the relevance of our academic programmes and the continued excellence of teaching, research, and public service.

The Department is a unique community of students and staff dedicated to bringing out the best in all its members. Our aim is to provide the best possible environment for teaching, learning, research, and public services, and our intent is to cater in East Africa, Africa, and the rest of the world. We will continue to ensure that our students’ years at this department will be filled with excitement and treasured experiences. We also recognize that the quality of student experiences derives from more than academic study.

Our mission is geared to ensure self-employability of our graduates, we use innovative approaches to provide knowledge and hands on skills technological development of Tanzania and beyond through excellent teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange. We are committed to creating a conducive environment that makes it increasingly relevant to national and global development.

We encourage students to join and actively participate in activities of the Students’ Union and use the various sports and recreational facilities available, including a swimming pool, athletics, soccer fields. Also, there are several shopping, dining, health, and standard accommodation facilities on the campus and in the vicinity.

For our students, we strongly encourage you to focus on your studies. You have a responsibility to ensure the maintenance of the environment, the learning infrastructure, and all the premises. You are welcome to contact our office at any time if you have anything that calls for our attention.

We look forward to welcoming you at the Department of Education.

Dr. Thobias Mwalingo Kalenga

EMail: thobias.kalenga@mjnuat.ac.tz