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School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages (SKFL)

The school of of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages which was established in 1979. The School is located at Nkrumah Campus.

School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages (SKFL)

The School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages (SKFL) is responsible for the teaching of languages at diploma and degree levels. SKFL also provides opportunities for learning some of the major foreign languages which include English, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese and Chinese. In addition, the school also undertakes research in Kiswahili and provides facilities for both local and foreign students wishing to pursue short courses in Kiswahili.

Our Mission

To provide first-class teaching, research and services in Kiswahili and Foreign languages to national and international needs.

Our Vission

To be the leader in Kiswahili and Foreign languages training, research and services internationally.

The School Value Statement

The school of Kiswahili and Foreign languages is an innovative and industry-oriented School, pursuing excellence in teaching, learning, cutting edge value — added research and consultancy, community outreach, as well as providing a vibrant student life.

Dr. Zainab Ali Iddi

Dean of School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages (SKFL)

Dr. Zainab Ali Iddi is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the Department of Foreign Languages, School of Kiswahili and  Foreign Languages. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the State University of Zanzibar, a Master’s degree in Linguistics from the University of Dar es Salaam, and a PhD in Linguistics and  Language Literature, focusing on Swahili dialects. Apart from teaching, she  supervises research students at various levels and has conducted research on  Swahili language, and linguistics in general. She has also served as Head of the  Department of Kiswahili for Foreigners. Currently, Dr. Zainab is the Chairperson of  the Academic Staff Association at the State University of Zanzibar (SUZAASA).

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Deparments

Department of Kiswahili

Department of Foreign Languages

Department of Kiswahili for foreigners

Programs Offered

Our dedicated Staff have extensive experience and are enthusiastic about the courses they teach.

Postgraduate programmes

  • Master of Kiswahili
  • PhD in Kiswahil

Undergraduate programmes

  • Bachelor of Kiswahili with Education (BAKE),
  • Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAE)

Future programmes

  • Master of Arts in Arabic Language 
  • Online courses in Kiswahili for Foreigners 
  • Diploma and Degree in Translation and Interpretation