The Institute of Finance Management (IFM) is Tanzania’s oldest higher learning institution specializing in finance and related fields. Established in 1972, IFM is a public institution under the Ministry of Finance, dedicated to providing education, research, and consultancy services in areas such as banking, insurance, social protection, taxation, accountancy, and information technology.

Academic Programs
IFM offers a range of academic programs across various levels:



Basic Technician Certificates in:



Accounting


Banking and Finance


Insurance and Social Protection


Taxation


Computing and Information Technology




Ordinary Diplomas in:



Accounting


Banking and Finance


Insurance and Risk Management


Taxation


Information Technology


Computer Science


Social Protection




Bachelor’s Degrees in:



Accounting


Accounting with Information Technology


Banking and Finance


Insurance and Risk Management


Taxation


Economics and Finance


Social Protection


Computer Science


Information Technology


Cyber Security




Master’s Programs in:



Accounting and Finance


Finance and Investment


Human Resources Management


Insurance and Actuarial Science


Social Protection Policy and Development


Information Technology and Management (in collaboration with Avinashilingham University for Women, India)


International Business (MBA, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, India)




These programs are designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge relevant to the current job market.

Campuses and Facilities
IFM's main campus is located on Shaaban Robert Street in Dar es Salaam. To increase accessibility, IFM has expanded its presence with additional campuses and teaching centers in:



Mwanza


Dodoma


Simiyu


Zanzibar


Geita


These campuses are equipped with modern facilities to support learning and research activities.

Accreditation and Partnerships
IFM is fully registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET). The institute has established strategic partnerships with international institutions, including Coventry University in the UK, aiming to enhance research collaboration, develop new PhD programs, and undertake joint consultancy projects.

Student Body and Alumni
Currently, IFM enrolls approximately 15,000 students across its various programs. The institute boasts a strong alumni network of over 38,000 graduates who have contributed significantly to various sectors in Tanzania and beyond.

Contact Information


Address: 5 Shaaban Robert Street, P.O. Box 3918, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania


Phone: +255 22 2112931-4


Email: rector@ifm.ac.tz


Website: www.ifm.ac.tz