Research Journals in Tanzania: A Verified List

Searching for a list of journals in Tanzania? Here we gather Tanzanian research journals with their publisher, subject and reported indexing, point you to more on the UDSM and Open University portals, and describe how to vet a journal prior to submission. It is intended for researchers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Dodoma, Tanzania; Arusha, Tanzania; Mwanza, Tanzania and throughout the country.

The Academic Publishing Scene in Tanzania

The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) regulates universities in Tanzania, while the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) coordinates national research. Like elsewhere, every university decides which publications count for appointment and promotion.

The University of Dar es Salaam publishes more journals than any other institution in the country. Its colleges produce the Tanzania Journal of Science, the Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology and The African Review, a social science journal founded in 1971. In November 2023, UDSM reported that Scopus had approved The African Review, and the university has stated that it intends to move more of its journals into Scopus. The Tanzania Journal of Health Research comes from the National Institute for Medical Research, and Huria is published by the Open University of Tanzania.

African Journals Online hosts a lot of Tanzanian journals, which raises their visibility. Find out what your institution requires before drawing up a shortlist. Hosting alone does not show quality, so read a few recent articles as well.

Directory of Research Journals in Tanzania

Each journal listed here is published in Tanzania by a recognisable university, society or research body. The “reported coverage” column records what the journal or its publisher claims; before submitting, verify any indexing in Scopus Sources or the Master Journal List.

Checked on 4 October 2026 with each journal's site or its publisher. Take it as a starting point for Tanzania rather than a ranking or a full list.

Online Journal Platforms and Directories to Use

University portals and AJOL host Tanzanian journals. Start from the links below, then send your submission via each journal’s own website.

Tanzania's Main Research Hubs

Research in Tanzania is led by Dar es Salaam, while Dodoma, Arusha, Morogoro, Mwanza, Moshi, Mbeya and Zanzibar also have universities and institutes.

Picking the Right Journal

Select the target journal while the manuscript is still being written. Read three recent articles to judge its scope, check the author guidelines for length limits and reference style, and learn what your institution recognises, be it a national list, Scopus, Web of Science or any peer-reviewed journal. Prepare a credible fallback too, in case the first journal declines.

Fees and Affordable Options

Each Tanzanian university journal decides its own fees, and many ask for little or nothing, while international journals may charge APCs in dollars. Read the official fee statement on the journal’s website, including what it covers.

Pay only after a genuine acceptance, only through official channels, and ask about waivers. By way of comparison, JMVRA's fee for foreign authors is $41 USD, due only after acceptance and covering up to five authors.

The complete method of comparison is in our guide to low-cost journal publication, whose checks apply in Tanzania and elsewhere, and in how a low-fee journal covers its expenses.

Checking a Journal Step by Step

• Match the ISSN and the journal title with the record on the ISSN Portal.
• Find the publisher, the editors and a contact address by searching yourself.
• Read the peer review policy; each decision should arrive with reviewer comments.
• Verify each indexing claim inside the database concerned.
• Look for fees that are openly stated beforehand and collected only after a paper is accepted.

Checklist Before You Submit a Manuscript

1. Journal validatedScope, requirement and indexing inspected
2. Template followedLayout, citation style and length
3. Similarity reviewedEvery source credited, including your earlier work
4. Ethics finishedApproval and consent in place, conflicts declared
5. Author particulars checkedNames and affiliations exactly as they should be shown
6. Covering note finishedSets out why the paper suits this journal, for Tanzanian authors as for any other

Practical Tips for Tanzanian Authors Writing Research Papers

Tanzanian researchers contribute to fields such as agriculture, health, marine science and education, often with limited resources. These tips focus on efficient preparation and clear communication of locally grounded findings.

• Write Swahili terms with explanations. When local words or concepts are essential, introduce them once with a short English explanation. This preserves meaning while keeping the text accessible to international readers.
• Summarise baseline conditions. Give a brief profile of the region, population or ecosystem before presenting results. Reviewers need this background to judge whether your conclusions are reasonable.
• Use shared writing days. Gather your team for focused sessions to draft sections together and resolve disagreements on the spot. Group sessions often move a stalled paper forward faster than emails.
• Keep analysis scripts and notes. Save the steps you followed in your statistical software, with comments. If a reviewer questions a result, you can show exactly how it was produced.
• Translate findings for communities. Prepare a short plain-language summary for participants and local officials. Sharing results builds trust and demonstrates the practical value of your research.

Explain local terms and conditions, write with your team and share your findings with the communities that made the research possible.

Questions Researchers Often Ask

Summary and What to Do Next

Tanzanian journal publishing revolves around UDSM and national institutes, and indexing is expanding at a slow pace. Treat the list as a starting point, check each journal and submit via its own portal.

1. Have your institution put its publication requirement in writing.
2. Choose a few journals from the table, then read their recent articles.
3. Check indexing with our Tanzania guide to journals listed in Scopus and Web of Science.
4. Put your manuscript into the journal's template and submit through that journal's site.

References and Sources

Checked on 4 October 2026. Indexing, fees and policies can change, so check them again before submitting.

• Tanzania Commission for Universities
• COSTECH
• University of Dar es Salaam Journals
• Open University of Tanzania journals
• UDSM — The African Review achieves Scopus indexing
• African Journals Online
• Scopus Sources
• Clarivate Master Journal List
• ISSN Portal