The IMTU established in the East African city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, opened its doors for higher learning in 1995. A joint initiative of Vignan Educational Foundation and the Tanzanian Government's Ministry ofScience, Technology and Higher Education, the IMTU, is an autonomous body recognized and approved by the Governments of Tanzania and India.

Offering high standards of instruction, the university functions with a status equal to the other Tanzanian universities. In 1997, the university's College of Medicine was inaugurated by Shri. I.K. Gujral and now provides high quality graduate and post-graduate courses in medicine.

Close to the famous Mbezi beach area in Dar Es Salaam, the University provides an ideal natural setting for academic pursuits. The beautiful, relaxed tropical environment adds to the atmosphere of learning and is now becoming increasingly popular with a cross-cultural group of eager students from different countries.The University campus stands on the Bagamoyo highway off Mbezi beach.

It is planned that the University shall consist of the following Colleges:

College of Medicine ( Functional)
College of Nursing ( Commencing in Feb 2005)
College of Dental Sciences(Commencing soon)
College of Technology ( Commencing soon)
College of Management Studies ( Commencing soon).