ABOUT MUSLIM UNIVERSITY OF MOROGORO

Establishment

The Muslim University of Morogoro was founded by the Muslim Development Foundation (MDF) on 23 rd October, 2004 by a Charter proclaimed by MDF, proprietors of the University.

Location

The University is located to the north of the magnificent Uluguru Mountains, some 4 km from the centre of Morogoro Municipality, about 100m off the Morogoro-Dodoma highway and just about 10-minutes walk from the main bus terminal. The campus occupies 21 hectares,

Objects

The objects of the Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM) are to advance education through a variety of patterns, levels and modes of study and by a diversity of means by encouraging and developing learning and creativity, for the benefit of the community specifically the Muslim community in the United Republic of Tanzania and beyond; to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge and culture through teaching, scholarship and research, and to make available the results of such research; and to promote wisdom and understanding by example and, to develop the character of its students and staff by virtue of its corporate life guided by Islamic moral values.

Vision

Muslim University of Morogoro to be a higher education centre of excellence with cutting edge programmes, responsive to the needs of the individual and the nation in a globalised world under the guidance of Islamic moral values.

Mission

To contribute to the national effort to produce highly educated and well trained human resources inculcated with the appropriate aptitudes and attitudes for the material, moral and spiritual development of the society by upholding the highest standards of teaching, learning, research, outreach and consultancy in the provision of holistic and well integrated education and training.

Core values

The core values of the University are embodied in its daily functions. The most fundamental values are:

Knowledge Seeking

As prescribed in Islam, acquisition and advancement of frontiers of knowledge are an obligation of all men and women. Indeed, the first direct revelation to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was “Proclaim ( or Read ) in the name of Thy Lord and Cherisher, who created man out of a leach-like clot, Proclaim! And Thy Lord is most Bountiful , He who taught the use of the pen, taught man that which he knew not” (Qur'an-96: 1-5). The revelation bears witness to this noble obligation.

Integrity and Prudence

Seek nobility in both words and deed and act in an honest, ethical, prudent and professional manner in all endeavours.

Excellence

Muslim University of Morogoro is committed to sterling performance and continuous improvement in carrying out its activities.

Community Built on Respect and Tolerance

Respect for students, faculty, alumni and the general public as the source of strength will be upheld.

Collegiality and Collaboration

Collegial governance and collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts in teaching, scholarship, and service, and student life will be adopted as essential aspects to the successful functioning of the University.

Responsibility and Accountability

Adoption of responsibility and accountability in all levels of undertaking - financial and non-financial. MUM shall endeavour to disclose fully all pertinent information to clients and stakeholders in a transparent manner.

Academic freedom, Creativity and Innovation

Muslim University of Morogoro will support innovation, creativity and freedom of expression as a cradle of academic excellence and intellectual advancement. It will actively promote sharing of ideas and information across the community and will be receptive to new progressive ideas from different quarters.

Spiritual and Academic Balance

Muslim University of Morogoro shall facilitate students, staff and community at large to strive for a proportionate balance between spiritual development, personal fulfilment, rational thinking and academic/intellectual growth.

Trust and Teamwork

Commitment to trust and team work amongst all stakeholders including students, faculty members and all strategic partners with similar/complimenting mission.

Community Service

Provision of community service around the University and elsewhere in Tanzania aimed at raising living standards of the society

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