University of Arusha

University of Arusha
Chuo Kikuu cha Arusha (Swahili)
Former names
Tanzania Adventist College
MottoWholistic Human Development
TypePrivate
Established2006 (2006)
AffiliationSeventh-day Adventist Church
Vice-ChancellorProf. Patrick Manu
Address, , ,
3°19′5″S 36°52′15″E / 3.31806°S 36.87083°E / -3.31806; 36.87083
CampusRural
WebsiteUniversity Website
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University of Arusha (UoA) is a chartered Tanzanian, private Christian university based in Usa River, Arumeru District, Arusha Region.[1] It is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Register of Universities" (PDF). Tanzania Commission for Universities. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  2. ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  3. ^ "Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts". Archived from the original on March 23, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  4. ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Archived from the original on 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
  5. ^ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.