ABOUT US

Innovation for quality education and sustainable development.

The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) is the first constituent college of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) established through the Government Notice No. 202 published on 22nd July 2005 under section 55(1) of the University of Dar es Salaam Act No. 12 of 1970. It was established in response to the need for more primary and secondary education teachers following the implementation of the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP) and Secondary Education Development Programme (SEDP) which led to increased demand of teachers and educational administrators.

DUCE implements three core functions: teaching, research, and consultancy services. In teaching, the College offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses through its three Faculties: Faculty of Education (FoED), Faculty of Science (FoSc), and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS).

In research, members of staff carry out research works in fields of natural sciences, humanities, sciences, and education, and share the outputs with the broader community to improve livelihood. Also, the College offers consultancy services in a range of fields under the coordination of the Directorate of Public Service and Outreach Programmes.

Apart from academic activities, the College offers various medical services through its well-established health centre. The health centre also focuses on reproductive and child health. It benefits not only students and staff but also the community surrounding the College.

Also, DUCE owns three demonstration schools, namely: Chang’ombe Pre-primary School, Chang’ombe Primary School, and Chang’ombe Secondary School. The schools are known for quality education and exemplary performance in national examinations.

We welcome everyone to benefit with our flourishing academic environment for one’s academic excellence and societal transformation.

Our Vision

To become a prominent hub for technology driven transformative education, research, innovation and public service for sustainable and inclusive development.

Our Mission

To advance economic and social development through innovative teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange.

Our Motto

Innovation for quality education and sustainable development.

Core Values

In achieving its vision and fulfilling its mission, Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) will constantly subscribe to the following values, which are also stipulated in the Dar es Salaam University College of Education Charter and the Rules, 2010:
  • Academic excellence – by ensuring that the pursuit of academic excellence in teaching, research, and service to the public is well recognised and forms an important part of the academic and organisational life of the institution.
  • Academic freedom – by upholding the spirit of free and critical thought and inquiry, through the tolerance of diversity of beliefs and understanding, as well as fostering open exchange of ideas and knowledge amongst the staff and/or students.
  • Internationalisation – through participation in the regional and global world of scholarship, by being receptive and responsive to issues within the international environment, as well as the enrollment of an increasing size of the international student body.
  • Social responsibility – by promoting an awareness of and providing leadership in responding to the issues of priority and problems facing society, with a view to ultimately solving and alleviating them.