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Tumaini University

Tumaini University Makumira (TUMA) was founded by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) in 1996 under the name: Tumaini University. The establishment of the University follows the decision of the government of Tanzania to liberalize the education sector and subsequent enactment of the Education (Amendment) Act No. 10 of 1995. The University is recognized by the Higher Education Accreditation Council.

The campus of the then Lutheran Theological College Makumira (LTCM) has now become the main campus of Tumaini University Makumira. For further information visit: http://www.makumira.ac.tz/.

Mission

The mission of the university is to engage its faculties and students in studies of higher learning committed to the pursuit of truth through scientific research and inquiries. Its main objective is to promote higher education in its broadest sense delving into fact-finding under the guidance of and in obedience to the Word of God.

University Structure

As of January 2013 the new structure and administration of the University became as follows:

• Tumaini University Makumira, formerly the Lutheran Theological College at Makumira, is now the main campus of the university.
• Iringa University College
• Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College
• Dar es Salaam College remains a branch of the university.
• Stefano Moshi University College remains a constituent college of Tumaini University Makumira.
• Josiah Kibirah University College was launched January 2013 as a constituent college of Tumaini University Makumira
• The Southern Highlands University College (SHUCO) formerly the Lutheran Mbeya Teachers Training College opens in May 2013.

Sebastian Kolowa University College became autonomous under a new name: Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU) as of October 2012.

Administration

The university administrative headquarters are located on the outskirts of the northern Tanzania town of Arusha.
For further information contact:

TUMAINI UNIVERSITY MAKUMIRA
P.0. BOX 55
Usa River, ARUSHA, Tanzania
Telephone: +255-272 541 034 or 255-272 541 036
Fax: +255-272 541 030
E-mail: vcmakumira.ac.tz
Website: http://www. makumira.ac.tz

Chancellor
Bishop Dr. Alex Gehaz Malasusa
He is also the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania.

Vice Chancellor
Rev. Prof. Joseph. W. Parsalaw

On August 5, 2011, Professor Joseph Parsalaw took over the leadership of the university, replacing Professor John Shao as Vice Chancellor at a ceremony held at Makumira.