Discipline • Diligence • Excellence
A Constituent College of St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Training the next generation of health professionals in Ifakara — through quality education, applied research, and community engagement.
Celebrating Our Graduates
Every graduation marks years of rigorous training, clinical practice, and dedication to improving health outcomes across our communities.
A Modern Learning Environment
Our students learn through a blend of classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical exposure — preparing them for real healthcare settings from day one.
Our Campus
Lecture halls, laboratories and student hostels set in green grounds, in the heart of Ifakara.
Student Accommodation
Hostel accommodation within the college grounds, close to lecture halls and study areas.
Welcome
The Iteka complex and its gate, one of the college grounds where our community studies and works.
Laboratories
The Bishop Agapiti Ndorobo complex, which houses various laboratories used in our practical training.
“Medical education is an obligation of three parties: parents, students and academic staff, all aiming at producing a graduate who is knowledgeable and skillful in solving health problems.”
Prof. Albino Kalolo
Principal, SFUCHAS
About SFUCHAS
A constituent college of St. Augustine University of Tanzania, SFUCHAS trains health professionals in Ifakara for service across Tanzania and beyond. Through rigorous teaching, supervised clinical practice and research rooted in the needs of the communities around us, our graduates leave here with more than a qualification: with the skill, judgement and compassion that the people in their care depend on.
SFUCHAS prepares health professionals through rigorous academic programs, hands-on clinical training, and research that responds to the real health needs of Tanzania and the region. Explore our schools, meet our staff, and see the work our students and researchers are doing.
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2010
Provisional registration granted by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) — SFUCHAS becomes the first medical school established in a rural town in Tanzania.
2013
Full registration granted by TCU.
2025
Full accreditation granted by TCU (7 November 2025).
25 Oct 2026
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16 Oct 2026
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03 Oct 2026
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18 Sep 2026
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06 Sep 2026
Dr. Erick Luta represented SFUCHAS at the World Congress on Public Health 2026 in Cape Town (6-9 September), presenting a comparative study on integrating palliative care into public health systems in...
03 Sep 2026
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19 Aug 2026
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Established
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Students (2025/26)
Academic & admin staff
Programs
TCU Accredited (Nov )
Accreditation
Constituent college of: St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Location: Ifakara, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
[DEMO] College Hosts Annual Research Symposium
[DEMO] New Laboratory Equipment Commissioned
[DEMO] Statement on the Academic Calendar
[DEMO] Community Outreach Programme Reaches Milestone
SFUCHAS at the World Congress on Public Health 2026 in Cape Town
[DEMO] Library Extends Opening Hours for Examinations
Laboratory practicals
Library
Staff and students on campus
In the lecture hall
Chemistry laboratory
SFUCHAS main gate
Student accommodation
Students and staff
From diploma to degree level, our programs combine rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory and clinical training — preparing graduates for real healthcare practice.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Bachelor of Pharmacy · Doctor of Dental Surgery
Fully accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
Classroom learning paired with real laboratory and clinical exposure.
Taught and mentored by a committed academic and administrative team.
Research and outreach that responds to real health needs in the region.
Your journey to SFUCHAS starts here — the steps to applying for admission.
Review the programs SFUCHAS currently offers and decide which one fits your goals.
Check the entry requirements and qualifications for your chosen program before applying.
Prepare and submit your application together with the supporting documents requested.
Your application is reviewed by the admissions team against the program's requirements.
Once review is complete, you will be notified of the outcome and next steps.
Peer-reviewed research and reports authored across the college.
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Head of Unit and Assistant Lecturer
Directorate of Research, Partnerships and Community Services
Senior Tutor 1
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Tutor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tutor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tutor
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry and Physiology
Data Analyst
Directorate of ICT
Professor and Head of Department
Department of Biochemistry and Physiology
Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry and Physiology
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Tutor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Laboratory Technician
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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