Tanzania, June 22 -- Arusha. The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) has urged higher learning institutions in Tanzania to learn from leading global universities to enhance international competitiveness, improve academic quality, and strengthen research and innovation.

The regional body also called on universities to deepen collaboration with regional and international institutions, describing partnerships as a key pillar in advancing the higher education sector.

The call was made on Sunday, June 21, 2026, by IUCEA senior principal for quality assurance and qualifications framework, Dr Cosam Chawanga, while presenting a paper on strategic approaches to strengthening university internationalisation through global best practi...